Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, September 18, nearly six years after opening at the Music Box Theatre, producers announced today.
At closing, the musical will have played 1,678 regular performances and 21 preview performances, making it one of the 50 longest-running Broadway shows in history.
The closing was announced today by producer Stacey Mindich.
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After opening on Broadway on December 4, 2016, Dear Evan Hansen broke multiple box office records at the Music Box and recouped its investment in less than 9 months.
Though once one of Broadway’s hottest tickets, Dear Evan Hansen has seen box office declines since reopening in December following the Covid shutdown. In recent weeks, attendance has often been at 80 of capacity or even lower.
With a book by Steven Levenson , a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and direction by Michael Greif,...
At closing, the musical will have played 1,678 regular performances and 21 preview performances, making it one of the 50 longest-running Broadway shows in history.
The closing was announced today by producer Stacey Mindich.
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After opening on Broadway on December 4, 2016, Dear Evan Hansen broke multiple box office records at the Music Box and recouped its investment in less than 9 months.
Though once one of Broadway’s hottest tickets, Dear Evan Hansen has seen box office declines since reopening in December following the Covid shutdown. In recent weeks, attendance has often been at 80 of capacity or even lower.
With a book by Steven Levenson , a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and direction by Michael Greif,...
- 6/7/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo will return to Broadway this summer in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. Beginning July 19, Matarazzo will play the role of Jared Kleinman in the long-running musical.
The casting was announced today by producer Stacey Mindich. Dear Evan Hansen is playing at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre.
“Words could never express how truly honored I am to be a part of this company,” Matarazzo said in a statement. “This show has taught me so much about myself and to be able to participate in any capacity, let alone on Broadway, makes me want to melt. I am ecstatic to be back on stage and eternally grateful for the opportunity.”
Matarazzo made his Broadway debut in the 2011 production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and returned for Les Misérables in 2014.
Also joining the Dear Evan Hansen cast on July 19 are Ann Sanders as Cynthia Murphy,...
The casting was announced today by producer Stacey Mindich. Dear Evan Hansen is playing at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre.
“Words could never express how truly honored I am to be a part of this company,” Matarazzo said in a statement. “This show has taught me so much about myself and to be able to participate in any capacity, let alone on Broadway, makes me want to melt. I am ecstatic to be back on stage and eternally grateful for the opportunity.”
Matarazzo made his Broadway debut in the 2011 production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and returned for Les Misérables in 2014.
Also joining the Dear Evan Hansen cast on July 19 are Ann Sanders as Cynthia Murphy,...
- 5/25/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jordan Fisher, who was playing the title role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway when the Covid pandemic shutdown hit in March 2020, will return to the role when the musical reopens at the Music Box Theatre on December 11.
Producer Stacey Mindich said Monday that casting for the show’s three productions — Broadway, London and the North American tour — will pick up where the shows left off before the pandemic. In addition to Fisher, Sam Tutty, an Oliver Award-winner for his performance as Hansen, will return to the show when it reopens in London at the Noël Coward Theatre on October 26, and Stephen Christopher Anthony will return to the role when the North American tour relaunches on December 7 in Greensboro, Nc.
In addition to Fisher, the returning Broadway company will include all cast members who were there at the time of the shutdown: Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery,...
Producer Stacey Mindich said Monday that casting for the show’s three productions — Broadway, London and the North American tour — will pick up where the shows left off before the pandemic. In addition to Fisher, Sam Tutty, an Oliver Award-winner for his performance as Hansen, will return to the show when it reopens in London at the Noël Coward Theatre on October 26, and Stephen Christopher Anthony will return to the role when the North American tour relaunches on December 7 in Greensboro, Nc.
In addition to Fisher, the returning Broadway company will include all cast members who were there at the time of the shutdown: Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery,...
- 9/20/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf) held their Virtual Hot Pink Evening, taking their renowned Hot Pink Party to a virtual platform for the second year in a row and featuring a very special live-streamed viewing experience.
The evening raised $6 million – a record for a Bcrf virtual event, to support Bcrf’s global legion of 275 scientists pursuing high-impact breast cancer research that is helping save lives.
Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening featured appearances by Jordana Brewster, Edie Falco, Cheryl Hines, Patti Labelle, Lisa Ling, Joan Lunden, Carolyn Murphy, Emma Myles, Amy Robach, Molly Sims and others. To hear a special message, please click here.
The evening opened with an all-star performance of “Cabaret” from the musical Cabaret, including breast cancer survivor and Bcrf Advisory Board Member Mandy Gonzalez, Tony Award-nominee Kathryn Gallagher, Bcrf ambassador Carly Hughes, Catherine Brunell,...
The evening raised $6 million – a record for a Bcrf virtual event, to support Bcrf’s global legion of 275 scientists pursuing high-impact breast cancer research that is helping save lives.
Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening featured appearances by Jordana Brewster, Edie Falco, Cheryl Hines, Patti Labelle, Lisa Ling, Joan Lunden, Carolyn Murphy, Emma Myles, Amy Robach, Molly Sims and others. To hear a special message, please click here.
The evening opened with an all-star performance of “Cabaret” from the musical Cabaret, including breast cancer survivor and Bcrf Advisory Board Member Mandy Gonzalez, Tony Award-nominee Kathryn Gallagher, Bcrf ambassador Carly Hughes, Catherine Brunell,...
- 5/24/2021
- Look to the Stars
Gilda’s Club New York City celebrated 25 years of providing free cancer support and raised $1 million to keep its extraordinary work going at its Virtual Anniversary Benefit Gala.
Emma Stone Online For Gilda's Club Gala
Gilda’s Club is dedicated to being the premier cancer support organization in New York City providing a welcoming community for everyone impacted by cancer – cancer support for the whole family, the whole time. The organization founded in memory of Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedienne Gilda Radner honored Giovanni Caforio, M.D., Chairman & CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb (Bms), with the Red Door Award for Leadership; Emma Stone, actress and Gilda’s Club NYC Ambassador, accepted the Gilda Radner Award.
Wabc-tv anchor Bill Ritter returned as Gala host for the 9th year. Ben Platt performed his new song “So Will I;” guests were also serenaded by his Dear Evan Hansen castmate Nicole Van Giesen and The Workshop NYC A Cappella.
Emma Stone Online For Gilda's Club Gala
Gilda’s Club is dedicated to being the premier cancer support organization in New York City providing a welcoming community for everyone impacted by cancer – cancer support for the whole family, the whole time. The organization founded in memory of Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedienne Gilda Radner honored Giovanni Caforio, M.D., Chairman & CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb (Bms), with the Red Door Award for Leadership; Emma Stone, actress and Gilda’s Club NYC Ambassador, accepted the Gilda Radner Award.
Wabc-tv anchor Bill Ritter returned as Gala host for the 9th year. Ben Platt performed his new song “So Will I;” guests were also serenaded by his Dear Evan Hansen castmate Nicole Van Giesen and The Workshop NYC A Cappella.
- 11/17/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Bears from Missouri State University roared loud and proud at Broadway Sessions recently. 2018 Musical Theatre grads were joined by talented alumni for an unforgettable night of music and merriment. Enjoy highlights from performances by Dear Evan Hansen's Nicole Van Giesen, Hamilton's Antuan Raimone and Broadway veteran and Broadway Dolls founder Hollie Howard Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Annie Get Your Gun.
- 4/2/2018
- by Ben Cameron
- BroadwayWorld.com
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