Dear Evan Hansen Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

The world-premiere Pasek and Paul musical makes its official D.C. debut.

The world-premiere cast of Dear Evan Hansen celebrate opening night at Arena Stage.
The world-premiere cast of Dear Evan Hansen celebrates opening night at Arena Stage.
(© Cameron Whitman Photography)

Dear Evan Hansen, a world-premiere musical by Steven Levenson and Tony-nominated songwriting team team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, celebrated its opening night at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage on Thursday, July 30.

Directed by Tony nominee Michael Greif, the brand-new show stars Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect, The Book of Mormon) in the title role, alongside Rachel Bay Jones (Pippin), Laura Dreyfuss (Glee, Once), Tony nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson (Wicked), and Emmy winner Michael Park (As the World Turns, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof). Mike Faist (Newsies), Alexis Molnar (Harbor), and Will Roland (The Black Suits) round out the company. Take a look at the celebratory team (along with with renowned Internet theater critic Iain Armitage) smile for the camera on opening night.

Lyricist Benj Pasek and Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt rejoice on opening night with their harshest critic Iain Armitage.
Lyricist Benj Pasek and Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt rejoice on opening night with their harshest critic Iain Armitage.
(© Cameron Whitman Photography)

Dear Evan Hansen will offer performances through August 23.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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