Dear Evan Hansen
Cape Town & Johannesburg | 2025
Book by
Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Orchestrations & Additional Arrangements by
Alex Lacamoire
Vocal Arrangements and Additional Arrangements by
Justin Paul
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 USA. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
How Now Brown Cow and Showtime Management proudly presented
The South African Premiere Production of the Broadway Smash-Hit Musical
How Now Brown Cow Productions and Showtime Management were proud to present the South African premiere production of the Tony Award-Winning, Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Artscape, Cape Town from 12 February to 9 March 2025 and then at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from 15 March to 6 April 2025.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the raw, moving, and inspiring story of a socially anxious high schooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy. As he navigates this complex situation, the musical explores themes of mental health, loneliness, and the human need for connection.
With a powerful score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, DEAR EVAN HANSEN delivers an emotionally charged narrative that resonates deeply with audiences. An instant hit on Broadway for its deeply personal and profoundly contemporary take on life and the way we live it. This brand-new reimagined production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Showtime Management and How Now Brown Cow is an empowering experience for anyone who’s ever considered themselves on the ‘outside, always looking in.’ Called a ‘breathtaking knockout of a musical’ by The New York Times, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has won six Tony Awards, including Best Book by writer Steven Levenson.
The musical's creative team included Greg Karvellas (Director); Charl-Johan Lingenfelder (Musical Supervisor); Niall Griffin (Set, Lighting & Costume Designer); Kurt Haupt (Musical Director); Louisa Talbot (Choreographer) and David Classen (Sound Designer). Additional members of the production team are Shelly Lothian (Resident Director) Alistair Kilbee (Technical Director) and Frances Moerdyk (Wardrobe Supervisor).
The Musical features music from the Grammy, Tony, Olivier, and Academy Award-winning geniuses Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It is a story that journeys to the heart of being a teenager with a tenderness and wit that will set your heart alight.
Parental guidance was advised for strong adult themes and language. Recommended for children 12+ years.
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen in Rehearsal!
This was Our INCREDIBLE Creative Team!
… and our AMAZING all South African Cast!
