Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%

(5598 Ratings)

Positive

96%

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Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Great singing, Relevant, Must see

About the Show

2017 Tony winner for Best Musical, this show is about being young and surviving the modern world.

Winner of six Tony Awards including for Best Musical, this show quickly gained a cult following. Pasek and Paul's catchy and emotional score, which includes 'Waving Through a Window,' poignantly tells the story of a socially anxious teen, raised by a single mom, who struggles to fit in at school. When a classmate commits suicide, a lie puts Evan Hansen at the center of the tragedy. But as his social currency skyrockets, Evan is forced to make a decision: Will he give himself over to the fantasy he’s created, or will he bite the bullet and risk losing everything he’s ever wanted?

The Tony-winning book of the musical is by Steven Levenson and the show is directed by Michael Greif ('Rent,' 'Next To Normal').

Evan Hansen is currently being played by Zachary Noah Piser, who made history as the first Asian-American actor to play the role full time.

Show-Score Member Reviews (5,598)

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Intelligent

See it if You enjoy musicals with a message.

Don't see it if You are looking for a "big" Broadway show.

Great singing, Great acting, Overrated, Great design

See it if you want to see what all of the buzz is about, if you are a teen with a lot of disposable income.

Don't see it if you want a genuine portrayal of someone suffering from social anxiety. Read more

Cliched, Fluffy, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You are a teenager or have one

Don't see it if You know the “tricks” Read more

Confusing, Great acting, Quirky, Thought-provoking, Ambitious

See it if enjoy a quirky musical with very good acting but with a peculiar story line.

Don't see it if you don't find suicide musical and amusing. Read more

Thought-provoking, Intense

See it if For an eye opening experience into today's teen world

Don't see it if If you are under 12 years old. This is not a show for children.

Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if The talent on that stage is undeniable. I enjoyed the singing and acting. The set was great. Overall, hands down to the talent!

Don't see it if I remember watching and enjoying the movie as a teen. Watching this story as an adult was difficult. I dont like the story at all.

Profound, Emotional, Thought-provoking, Intense

See it if you have a teenager who is begging you to see it. It's really intense though for a parent. It makes you think through multiple perspectives.

Don't see it if You want a show to root for the protaganist. You want a large ensemble. You want to leave the show with a happily ever after feeling.

Overrated, Problematic, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You are a teen or a parent, I think it resonates with those people the most. If you like to see emotional journeys

Don't see it if You don't like to see suicide used as a plot device.

Critic Reviews (53)

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