Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(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, Clever, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if you like shows relevant to what is happening in our society today.

Don't see it if nothing really bad to say.

Great acting, Thought-provoking, Intense, Great staging, Emotional

See it if you believe theater should make you think about serious issues and you're not scared off by tough topics. Ben Platt is phenomonal.

Don't see it if you prefer lighter fare or want a flashier show. It's an emotional work that will stay with you for a while. Read more

Relevant, Must see, Intense, Great writing, Original

See it if you want something new and fresh, are interested in mental health, understand pressures of social media, and want a unique experience.

Don't see it if you are triggered by topics of suicide or mental health, are uninterested in family dynamics, want everything to be wrapped in a bow! Read more

Intense, Must see, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if you want an intense show surrounding how isolating growing up can feel nowadays. It will rip your heart out in the best way.

Don't see it if you are looking for something light hearted. While there are comedic moments, the premise of the show is quite dark.

Delightful, Funny, Must see, Great writing, Entertaining

See it if You’re looking for an original musical with a great score

Don't see it if You don’t like shows with a confusing theme or high school shows Read more

Must see, Intelligent, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if If you want to see the future of Broadway. Music of a new generation. Combine with a universal story.

Don't see it if If you’re looking for hummable songs and just want a fully show.

Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great singing, Great acting

See it if you want an emotional play dealing with social issues of teens, good/bad parenting, heart rendering story , a perfect contemporary musical.

Don't see it if no reason not to see it unless you can't handle any of the above . Read more

Must see, Intelligent, Great acting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy true Broadway excellence! Very moving and appropriate for today’s world of differences and loneliness.

Don't see it if You expect an upbeat musical or corny one liners. This is a serious and meaningful work. Read more

Critic Reviews (53)

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