UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts will present the Penn State engagement of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical that connected the world — “Dear Evan Hansen” — at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, “Dear Evan Hansen” takes a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives.
Call 814-863-0255 or visit “Dear Evan Hansen” online for more information and to purchase tickets.
Visit discounts for information on available ticket-discount programs, including the Arts Engagement Family Program, a free ticket program for Penn State students, and a ticket discount for Penn State employees.
This production is recommended for ages 12 and older and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for — the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theater songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window” and “For Forever,” “Dear Evan Hansen” features an uplifting score by the Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar Award-winning team behind “The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land” and “Only Murders in the Building” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; and a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson.
“Dear Evan Hansen” was originally produced on Broadway, a North American tour, and in Toronto and London by Stacey Mindich. The Broadway production opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews on Dec. 4 2016, won six 2017 Tony Awards and ran through Sept. 18 2022. A record-breaking North American tour launched in October 2018 and played over 100 cities before ending July 2 2023.
“Dear Evan Hansen” is produced by Crossroads Live North America and is presented through a special licensing arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York.
