Dear Evan Hansen: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of Evan, a high school student with social anxiety, who becomes entangled in a web of lies after the death of a classmate. When a letter he wrote to himself is mistaken as a farewell note from the deceased, Evan finds himself at the center of a wave of sympathy and attention. As he navigates this newfound popularity, Evan must confront his own insecurities, face the consequences of his actions, and learn the importance of authenticity.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast Size: 17+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 2010s / USA
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Book: Steven Levenson
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2017)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Family, Mega Musical, Original, Pop/Rock, Popular, School, Tony Award
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