No one deserves to be forgotten. That is the message “Dear Evan Hansen” presents to its audience through the stories of the titular Evan and the people he interacts with.
Even on a stage flooded with backdrops of scrolling social media posts and notifications, the individual hopefulness and heartbreak of the characters shine through, evoking a multitude of emotions from the audience.
Like many others, I flocked to Hancher Auditorium on Saturday night to experience the first installment of its 2024-25 Broadway series, and I must say, the standing ovation at the end was well-deserved.
Broadway
Dear Evan Hansen
Presented by
Hancher
Tickets
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Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2:00 pm
Part of Hancher's Broadway Series
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look—from the point of view of both the parents and young people—at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Please note: DEAR EVAN HANSEN is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
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Avoid the lines by making your food selections before you come to Hancher Auditorium. Most entrées are only available through pre-order and cannot be purchased on-site at the performance. Snacks and beverages will be available on-site.
Orders must be placed by noon two days before the performance.
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Rhoda Vernon (1926–2024)
Stuart L. Weinstein, M.D. & Mrs. Lynn Weinstein
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News
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The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Gazette - Friday, November 29, 2024
Previous generations found touchstones in “A Chorus Line,” then “Rent,” followed by “Spring Awakening” and “Hamilton.”
Gen Y and Z found themselves drawn to “Dear Evan Hansen,” which ran on Broadway from 2016 to 2022 and swept up six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The 2024-25 national tour of this tour de force is coming to Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City from Dec. 6 to 8.
It’s the story of Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety and few friends, who would rather be on his computer than speak to anyone face to face or even on the phone. But when a letter he wrote falls into the wrong hands, he gets caught up in a social media frenzy spinning off another family’s tragedy.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.