DEAR EVAN HANSEN
May 21 – EXTENDED through July 5, 2026!
Book by Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Directed by Terrence J. Nolen
Production co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Terrence J. Nolen
Choreographed by Billy Bustamante
Music Direction by Ryan Touhey
F. Otto Haas Stage
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission
View the DIGITAL STAGEBILL
Synopsis
A letter meant to stay private, a truth that was never supposed to come to light, a life he never imagined possible. Evan Hansen is on the verge of getting the one thing he’s always desired, a chance to truly belong. Winner of six Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical for anyone who’s ever felt alone in a crowded room.
Contains mature themes including mental health challenges as well as strong language.
“One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” –The Washington Post
Special Performance Information
Pay-What-You-Choose – Final Dress Rehearsal Performance Benefitting 
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM | In-person donations accepted
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
– Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
– Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Teen Night – $15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night – Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee – Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Talkbacks – Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM and Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM
Evan A. Kaushesh (Evan Hansen) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Hailey Lara (Zoe Murphy) and Evan A. Kaushesh (Evan Hansen) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Blake Ehrlichman (Jared Kleinman), Evan A. Kaushesh (Evan Hansen), Julian Perez (Connor Murphy) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Evan A. Kaushesh (Evan Hansen) and Julian Perez (Connor Murphy) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Asia DeShields (Alana Beck) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Mary Fishburne (Cynthia Murphy) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Blake Ehrlichman (Jared Kleinman) and Julian Perez (Connor Murphy) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Photos by Ashley Smith Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Creative
Director
Terrence J. Nolen
Assistant Director
CaSandra Kay
Music Director
Ryan Touhey
Assistant Music Director
Jake Collins
Scenic & Projections Designer
Jorge Cousineau
Lighting Designer
Thom Weaver
Costume Designer
LeVonne Lindsay
Sound Designer
Elizabeth Atkinson
Choreographer
Billy Bustamante
Stage Manager
Alexis Wells
Assistant Stage Manager
Matthew Ryan Melchior