Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%

(5598 Ratings)

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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, Edgy, Masterful, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if you're looking for a dramatic musical with an original plot and contemporary music, beautifully and poignantly performed. I predict Tonys!

Don't see it if you have young children, or you want a light, dance heavy musical. The material is dark but important!

Absorbing, Great singing, Great acting, Profound, Relevant

See it if you have ever been or know someone who was an outsider...or if you want to see how Social Media can be corrupted in a click

Don't see it if you don't want to be challenged by 21st technology overplayed with age old issues.

Absorbing, Great singing, Must see, Relevant, Resonant

See it if You like contemporary musicals with amazing vocal performances. You like emotionally charged stories with memorable songs.

Don't see it if You don't want to be put through an emotional wringer! (Bring tissues!)

Absorbing, Great acting, Must see

See it if you want to see something unique. Great acting and music. Perfect combination of humor and drama.

Don't see it if you want a classic fluffy fun musical.

Great acting, Entertaining, Refreshing, Ambitious, Slow

See it if This show will appeal to a wide audience, but I can especially see younger audiences (18 under)?appreciating it.

Don't see it if If your not a fan of shows like 'Next to Normal'. Read more

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Quirky, Refreshing

See it if like your musicals fresh and engaging.

Don't see it if your musicals light hearted. It is not a "breezy" show.

Great singing, Great acting, Refreshing, Profound, Relevant

See it if you're looking for the most relevant, well-written musical currently playing! Ben Platt is a revelation. You will not leave without tears...

Don't see it if you're heartless.

Profound, Relevant, Resonant, Emotional, Great performances

See it if you are ready for a highly emotional musical experience that takes you from laughter to full blown sobs. Ben Platt is extraordinary.

Don't see it if you aren't ready to peer into the raw reality of young people with challenges trying to navigate the complexities of life.

Critic Reviews (53)

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