Dear Evan Hansen (NYC)

See it if you're a millennial who thinks shallow high school kids are interesting.

Don't see it if you want a memorable score or sympathetic characters.

See it if you want to experience masterful performances by the talented ensemble

Don't see it if you want an uplifting evening or if you are not a fan of the composers

Also There's no doubt that the performances are wonderful. And it's orchestrated beautifully. But honestly, I felt a little emotionally manipulated. I have personal connections to the topics of suicide, anxiety, and depression, and it didn't work for me. You're rallying behind a kid who lies! Sure, he has reasons for doing so, and Ben Platt makes you see how someone could possibly do the things he does, but come on. I can see how it has helped some people deal with those issues, but it didn't grab me.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see the next "big thing" on Broadway. If you like acting that is completely encompassing.

Don't see it if You think too much - this show actually shows the worst of humanity and the songs are TERRIBLE.

See it if you don't ask too many questions.

Don't see it if you appreciate a real moral backbone.

Also The show condemns something the characters collectively do to a character, while doing exactly that.... Read more Read less

See it if Uninteresting, unrealistic story.

Don't see it if Uninteresting, unrealistic story.

See it if you enjoy the music of Pasek & Paul

Don't see it if you don't like liars. This was triggering for me!

See it if You like catchy, if forgettable, pop tunes

Don't see it if You or someone you love lives with anxiety, depression, autism, or any other neurodivergency

Also This show poses neurodivergent people as a menace to society. Reminded me of being bullied in high school. Would not recommend to anyone.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the cookie cutter broadway musical and don't really see a point in engaging with ideas that make you think about... anything.

Don't see it if If you like seeing characters make mistakes and face consequences that aren't the chance to sing in a apple orchard at the end of the show.

See it if bad music and bad acting

Don't see it if cant stand bad singing

See it if You want to see a ben Platt as his performance is a must see but the show overall just isn’t that good.

Don't see it if If you are expecting a great story, or great staging. Overrated show.

See it if you're medicated. you might understand the premise, the narrative, the title character's perf and the audience's response better than i did

Don't see it if you're interested in memorable tunes, interesting subject matter, a believable storyline, an insightful point of view

See it if You hate humanity and society

Don't see it if You have values and morals

Also I can’t believe this is rated so high. Was looking for something thoughtful for a change and what I got is a bunch of emo teenagers and a main character who is a psychopath. How else would you describe a kid who lies and makes up stories to manipulate others and even worst, a girl, so she likes him? Yuk. At least King Kong doesn’t pretend to be more than a giant impressive puppet and nothing more. I would forgive this if in the 2nd act, we see pitchforks and torches and the main character burned alive but no ramifications at all and the girl talks to him like nothing happened. In a word, Stupid.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to know what all the hype is about and see a show with unique staging and dramatic plot

Don't see it if You want a show with a consistent, healthy message or you want a show with mind-blowing music or acting

Also The characters were disappointing and unsympathetic considering the critic reviews I've seen about the show. I generally like musicals and am an easy fan for broadway shows, but the lyrics, cheap comic relief, and unhealthy interactions in the show were extremely disheartening. I left the show feeling like I'd gained nothing emotionally.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the music for the show

Don't see it if You are interested in a non-offensive portrayal of mental illness.

See it if If you want to hear great singers sing some very catchy tunes.

Don't see it if If you or anyone you know is dealing with depression and suicide. What the main character does is unforgivable and yet he is somehow a hero

See it if You're unfamiliar with mental health/disability issues, you like hype, you have a disposable income

Don't see it if You experience depression, anxiety, or are on the Autism Spectrum or love people who are.

See it if You love generic pop scores, misrepresented mental illness, 2 dimensional characters, and an unsatisfying end.

Don't see it if You want diversity, quality music, an interesting plot, or have a shred of taste.

See it if Ben Platts performance is worth seeing. The music is non offensive. See it if cliches don't offend you.

Don't see it if You like nuance, subtlety, realistic and complex human emotions. If you are intelligent and think for yourself.

See it if you champion outsiders for being outsiders, regardless of their actions.

Don't see it if you have a moral code. The main character is an empathy-lacking monster who uses his skills to sexualy manipulate his crush and more.

Also I’m SHOCKED that anyone could see Evan Hansen as a hero.

See it if you are easily sold a bill of goods by terrible people.

Don't see it if you are smart.

See it if You're into lame stuff

Don't see it if You're into interesting well written stuff.

See it if One might like the show if the subject matter appeals to you

Don't see it if The show seemed over rated. I do not understand why most people like rthis show.

See it if You like musicals.

Don't see it if If you are offended by a show based on lies. It was disturbing that there was no resolve about the issue of not being truthful.

See it if you are more into having a dramatic story than show tunes.

Don't see it if you like dazzle dazzle-style show stoppers.

See it if you like a show about nothing, highly overrated; waste of time and money!

Don't see it if your expecting a great evening of theatre, show is trite and tedious and never ending.