CANCELLED: Dear Evan Hansen
CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the DEAR EVAN HANSEN tour is not proceeding, and therefore all performances at the Canberra Theatre Centre will no longer go ahead. Ticketholders have been contacted. If you have any further questions, please email our friendly Box Office team at Canberra.Ticketing@act.gov.au or call (02) 6275 2700 during our opening hours.27 February – 23 March 2025
Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group join forces for the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Called a “breathtaking knockout of a musical” by The New York Times and the winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Book by writer Steven Levenson, DEAR EVAN HANSEN features music from the Grammy and Academy Award-winning geniuses Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a story that journeys to the heart of the contemporary teenage condition with a tenderness and wit that will set your heart alight. Socially anxious Evan Hansen is forced to make a decision. Play along with the charade, receiving the attention he’s always craved. Or speak out and risk losing it all. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the raw, moving and inspiring story of a socially anxious high schooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy. Intimate and deeply personal, this multi-award winning coming of age tale carries a reputation as one of the most profound stories in contemporary musical theatre, and brilliantly illustrates our desire for authentic human connection in a hyper-connected, digital world. Now making its Australian premiere with an all-new production design and direction, this radiant Broadway sensation will be delivered with revitalised energy by Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group. An empowering and uplifting experience for anyone who’s ever considered themselves “on the outside, always looking in”. “A breathtaking knockout of a musical”. – The New York Times ★★★★★ “Polished, moving and heartfelt”. – Time Out “Thoroughly entertaining and thought provoking”. – Australian Financial ReviewShow details:
Synopsis
CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the DEAR EVAN HANSEN tour is not proceeding, and therefore all performances at the Canberra Theatre Centre will no longer go ahead. Ticketholders have been contacted. If you have any further questions, please email our friendly Box Office team at Canberra.Ticketing@act.gov.au or call (02) 6275 2700 during our opening hours.
27 February – 23 March 2025
Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group join forces for the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Called a “breathtaking knockout of a musical” by The New York Times and the winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Book by writer Steven Levenson, DEAR EVAN HANSEN features music from the Grammy and Academy Award-winning geniuses Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a story that journeys to the heart of the contemporary teenage condition with a tenderness and wit that will set your heart alight.
Socially anxious Evan Hansen is forced to make a decision. Play along with the charade, receiving the attention he’s always craved. Or speak out and risk losing it all.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the raw, moving and inspiring story of a socially anxious high schooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy.
Intimate and deeply personal, this multi-award winning coming of age tale carries a reputation as one of the most profound stories in contemporary musical theatre, and brilliantly illustrates our desire for authentic human connection in a hyper-connected, digital world.
Now making its Australian premiere with an all-new production design and direction, this radiant Broadway sensation will be delivered with revitalised energy by Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group.
An empowering and uplifting experience for anyone who’s ever considered themselves “on the outside, always looking in”.
“A breathtaking knockout of a musical”. – The New York Times
★★★★★ “Polished, moving and heartfelt”. – Time Out
“Thoroughly entertaining and thought provoking”. – Australian Financial Review
Dates & Times
Thursday 27 February 2025, 7.30pm (Preview)
Friday 28 February 2025, 7.30pm (Preview)
Saturday 1 March 2025, 7pm (Opening Night)
Sunday 2 March 2025, 1pm & 6pm
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 7pm
Wednesday 5 March 2025, 7pm
Thursday 6 March 2025, 7pm
Friday 7 March 2025, 7.30pm
Saturday 8 March 2025, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 9 March 2025, 1pm & 6pm
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 7pm
Wednesday 12 March 2025, 7pm
Thursday 13 March 2025, 7pm
Friday 14 March 2025, 7.30pm
Saturday 15 March 2025, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 16 March 2025, 1pm (Auslan Interpreted) & 6pm
Wednesday 19 March 2025, 12pm (School performance) & 7pm
Thursday 20 March 2025, 7pm
Friday 21 March 2025, 7.30pm
Saturday 22 March 2025, 2pm (Audio Described) & 7.30pm
Sunday 23 March 2025, 1pm & 6pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Michael Cassel Group and Sydney Theatre Company
TICKET DELIVERY:
Please note your tickets will only become available 72 hours before your performance, via the delivery method outlined in your order confirmation email.
DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including interval.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
ACCESS SERVICES:
Sunday 16 March 2025, 1pm – Auslan Interpreted | PROMO CODE:AUSLAN
Saturday 22 March 2025, 2pm – Audio Described | PROMO CODE: AUDIODESCRIBED
SHOW WARNINGS:
This performance contains haze effects and may contain strobe lighting.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
This production contains references to suicide and drug use, sexual references, and strong language.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
SEATING PLAN
ACCESS INFORMATION
Meet the Cast
Meet the Australian cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN!
Beau Woodbridge takes on the powerful role of Evan Hansen.
Star of the Australian stage, Verity Hunt-Ballard, takes on the role of Evan’s mother, Heidi Hansen. Joining her is Natalie O’Donnell as Cynthia Murphy, alongside Martin Crewes as her husband Larry Murphy.
We are delighted to introduce newcomer Georgia Laga’aia as Zoe Murphy, and rising star Harry Targett as Connor Murphy. With Carmel Rodrigues as Evan’s classmate Alana Beck and Jacob Rozario as family friend Jared Kleinman, this stellar cast will together bring to life a new version of the Tony Award-winning musical that has captivated audiences worldwide. Rounding out the cast are Lawrence Hawkins, Jessica Kok and Ariyan Sharma.
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