The UK touring production of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will be staged at the Theatre at Solaire this September and presented by GMG Productions.
In a statement, GMG CEO Carlos Candal expressed excitement about bringing the musical to the country, saying, “The story, music, and message of Dear Evan Hansen resonate so deeply with so many people, and we can’t wait for Filipino fans to experience it live.”
With music and lyrics by the EGOT-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), the musical has been regarded as one of the most impactful of the century, as it explores relevant themes and a personal narrative that has resonated with a generation.
The musical follows Evan, a socially anxious high schooler who writes letters to boost his confidence on his therapist’s advice. When a misunderstanding arises, he must choose between telling the truth and risking everything or embracing a lie that brings him closer to the life he dreams of.
It won Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Orchestrations at the 2017 Tony Awards, Best Musical Theater Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards, and Best New Musical and Best Original Score or New Orchestrations at the 2020 Laurence Olivier Awards.
Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen will be available starting April 15 via Ticketworld. Early access will be offered through UnionBank.
Listen to Dear Evan Hansen: Original Broadway Cast Recording below:
It was adapted for the big screen, directed by Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), and starred Ben Platt as the titular character, receiving mixed-to-negative reviews.