Dear Evan Hansen

What is Dear Evan Hansen about?

Dear Evan Hansen follows a socially anxious teenager who gets caught up in a lie after the death of a classmate. When a letter Evan wrote to himself as a therapy exercise is mistaken for a note from the deceased student, Evan finds himself at the centre of a grieving family and a social media movement. The musical explores loneliness, connection, and the stories we tell ourselves and others in the age of social media, with a contemporary pop-rock score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Why see Dear Evan Hansen?

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen features one of the most emotionally demanding lead roles in modern musical theatre. The score includes the anthemic "You Will Be Found" and the intimate "Waving Through a Window", both of which have become defining songs of contemporary Broadway. The show's exploration of teenage mental health, social media, and the universal desire to belong resonates powerfully with audiences of all ages.

Practical information for visitors

Dear Evan Hansen plays in the West End. Check current listings for venue and performance schedule. The show deals sensitively with themes of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and is recommended for ages 12 and above. The running time is approximately two hours and thirty minutes including an interval.

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