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Dear Evan Hansen (Touring)

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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 793 reviews

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Dear Evan Hansen on Tour

Continuing a national tour that kicked off in October 2018, the musical Dear Evan Hansen is proving no less enthralling a cultural phenomenon on the road as it became during its Tony-winning Broadway run. Deemed "one of the most evocative portraits of the inner turmoil of adolescence ever put on stage" by the Los Angeles Times, Dear Evan Hansen moves audiences as no other play has done in years. A seamless blend of memorable songs tied to a grippingly dramatic story, this emotionally gut-punching tale of the socially anxious title character's duplicitous transformation into a social-media hero is a rare example of a wholly original modern musical drawn from real life. Conceived by budding Broadway songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — and based on an incident from Pasek's high school years — Dear Evan Hansen premiered at Washington's Arena Stage and had its Off Broadway debut at New York's Second Stage Theatre prior to its official Broadway opening at the Music Box Theatre in December 2016. Newcomer Ben Levi Ross, who began his professional career as the Broadway understudy for role originator (and Tony Award winner) Ben Platt, brings a different but no less moving skill set to his portrayal of the vulnerable and confused title character. Michael Greif, who won a Tony for his streamlined direction of the musical, continues to helm the production. Composers Pasek and Paul, along with book writer Steven Levenson, all earned Tonys for their efforts. (Pasek and Paul went on to win a best-picture Academy Award for their subsequent project, La La Land.) Songs from the musical — including Evan's first-act finale, "You Will Be Found," and his mother's second-act heart-tugger, "So Big/So Small" — have entered pop music's pantheon, and the original cast album won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2018. Projections of phone and computer screens designed by Peter Negrini make the show a timely reflection of technology's ambiguous grip on our attention and emotions. Not only for the young, Dear Evan Hansen has something meaningful to say to all who've ever considered themselves "on the outside always lookin' in."

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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 793 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    A Little Disappointing

    by Kim on 3/15/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    I was bummed from the beginning that we were seeing an understudy for Evan, when his voice cracked horribly during the first song I was REALLY disappointed. When the play stopped just a few minutes into the play I was confused. When I heard that the part of Evan would be played by another understudy, I was weary. Once again, another terrible voice cracking. The actor rallied, but was not amazing. I had high hopes for the show, but was let down.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great Show!

    by cbb on 3/15/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Dear Evan Hansen performance was excellent. Highly recommend! We were in the Mezzanine at the Paramount... pretty much straight on with the stage. Great view until the woman sat down in the seat in front of me. My view was mostly of the back of her head the whole time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by Susan on 3/15/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    I love this musical! I enjoyed this stage production as much as I enjoyed the move which I also loved. I left the theater humming the tunes which, to me, is a sign of a great show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dear Evan Hansen review

    by Lisa and Dani on 3/15/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    We loved it! We laughed, we cried, we even went home and watch the movie. The acting and singing was on point! We were at the show where they stopped halfway into the first act to switch main actors. We are just dying to know what happened to the first guy and if he's OK. The Paramount staff was also wonderful and very efficient in keeping that huge crowed moving!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    3rd Try

    by CandyinWash on 3/14/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    I was a bit disappointed when the show started and the understudy was going on for Evan Hansen. He was ok but signing wasn’t great. About 20 mins into show it stopped and there was a 15 min break. Understudy was replaced with 2nd understudy. Not sure what happened. May have been sick. Regardless the show went on and the performance was great. Show is a tad bit long but music is great. Worth seeing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Evan Hansen

    by JDH on 3/14/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Excellent artist with amazing singing. A story worth laughter and tears.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Gorgeous show!

    by Anabelwren on 3/14/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    I have been wanting to see this show for years, and was not disappointed by this performance! The actors put their all into it and the emotional moments were heart wrenching. All the voices were amazing, but the Murphy family absolutely stole the show. The entire musical was beautifully put together (even the painful moments).

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Meh...

    by rlstattoo on 3/14/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    We were looking forward to seeing this show; we'd heard about it for years, but it was one we hadn't made it to yet. When the show started, and in particular, when the musical numbers started, we thought the poor sound might be related to where we were seated (lodge far left near the speakers). It wasn't very loud, and it was a bit "echo'y." However, as the first act went on, it seemed that it was more the lack of power in the actors' singing voices. The numbers didn't have much depth/power, which made it lack the emotion that they were meant to convey. "You Will be Found" - the final number before intermission redeemed the show slightly, but my husband and I both agreed, we weren't engaged enough to want to stay for the second act. We were not the only ones who left during intermission. Hopefully it was just an "off" show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The BEST ever

    by Becky Ray on 3/14/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    My daughters and I are huge theatre fans. We were amazed at the cast and crew of this production. They had a sick lead who had to be replaced. Never in my life have I seen that happen. They accomplished the switch with a quick pause and the actor who had to jump in so quickly killed it! You could see the other actors excited for him to be able to jump in so easily and flawlessly. We are DEH fams for life because of the actors we got to see in Seattle. Thank you so much for sharing your tallent with us. Much love!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent music, story, and cast

    by Tom on 3/13/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    We loved everything about the show! Great story, excellent acting, singing, and music.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent cast

    by Luna on 3/12/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Show: excellent cast, really enjoyed the production. For those who have only seen the movie the stage show works much better. Paramount Theater: plenty loud in the balcony, but you could hear the AC system whooshing in the quieter moments. Still overall a good theater.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Saw it when it was first on Broadway and this is as good !

    by play fanatic on 3/12/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Great lead..strong vocals and great story. Brought my 12 and 14 year olds. He has struggled with depression and felt it was great.. To BE SEEN ! Highly recommend it ..

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Finally!!

    by anna on 3/11/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    I’m so glad I finally got to see this show in person. Even though I was in the very back, it was a magical experience. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the theater.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Struggles

    by Trippy on 3/10/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    This was an amazing show. I bought tickets based on awards it won and knew nothing about the story before the show. I was in tears by end of first half. So powerfully written about struggles kids have feeling about not fitting in. The musical numbers were great and the singing was excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible performance

    by Alex D. on 3/10/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    This was an amazing show. The story is complex, requiring careful attention to understand the different layers at play with the main character's actions, and the circumstances affecting them, and the music does an excellent job at telling the story. But, those are things that are part of the play itself. What makes this performance stand out is the cast. The actors are excellent, particularly the lead (Anthony), who combines a flawless vocal performance with very expressive acting that accurately depicted the character. But that's not to say the rest of actors didn't do a superb job. I watched this show twice on opening week, and it had the same quality both times. Strongly recommend it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great production!

    by Andrew on 3/10/23Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Saw it on opening night at the Paramount theater in Seattle. The current cast is breathtaking and full of energy, highly recommend!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dear Evan

    by cornzky on 3/1/23Centennial Hall - Tucson

    It doesn't get much better than this. One of the best shows I have seen in the past 10 years (and I've seen a lot). It's difficult to take over from Ben Platt, but the performance here was excellent. In fact, I thought the casting was very well done and there was not one weak role. Some people think the play is too negative in its story, but I disagree. I look upon it as an opportunity to grow, and I think it wise that parents take their kids to see it. Important lessons and done very well. I recommend it strongly...a strain 5* all the way

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Yes and no!

    by AnneV on 3/1/23Centennial Hall - Tucson

    Notifying before that understudies are working at a particular performance matters. I drove 2 hours to see a specific actor and was thoroughly disappointed. The musical is amazing. A thoughtfully written script set in current affairs of human's behavior en masse.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ok, not great

    by Ardy R on 3/1/23Centennial Hall - Tucson

    I love all musicals; never miss one that comes to town. We drove to Tucson (from Phoenix area) for Dear Evan Hansen. The cast was talented; the theater was nice; the songs are great. I just don’t like the whole premise of the story: lie after lie after lie after lie. Ugh.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A MUST SEE

    by Moi on 3/1/23Centennial Hall - Tucson

    The entire cast was phenomenal and my daughter and I loved the show. My only regret: We only got to watch it once! Wonderfully story-telling and a beautiful musical for our times. Each actor brought it and their voices were amazing, strong, and full of talent. Thank you!