Dear Evan Hansen Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

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.

Dear Evan Hansen will offer performances through August 23.

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