The Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will visit Wales Millennium Centre in 2025 as part of a first major UK tour.
The new production will land in the Donald Gordon Theatre on 29 April – 3 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now, with details at the bottom of the page.
The new production from Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse will be directed by Nottingham Playhouse’s Artistic Director Adam Penford, and will open in Nottingham in September 2024.
The full cast for this brand-new production has now been announced.
RYAN KOPEL (Newsies) will play the iconic role of Evan Hansen, alongside LAUREN CONROY (Into The Woods) as Zoe Murphy and ALICE FEARN (Wicked, Come From Away) as Evan’s mum, Heidi.
They will be joined by Helen Anker (Mamma Mia!) as Cynthia Murphy, Richard Hurst (The Lion King) as Larry Murphy, Killian Thomas Lefevre (Bat Out Of Hell) as Connor Murphy, Tom Dickerson (Heathers)as Jared Kleinman, Vivian Panka (9 to 5 the Musical) as Alana Beck and Sonny Monaghan (discovered via TikTok) as alternate Evan.
This is the first production of Dear Evan Hansen in the UK to perform the show with an ensemble. The ensemble are Lara Beth-Sas, Will Forgrave, Daniel Forrester, Jessica Lim, Sonny Monaghan and Shakira Simpson.
Director Adam Penford told us……
“I am beyond thrilled with the talented cast we have assembled. An exciting mix of musical theatre legends and rising stars. It’s been nine years since the original show premiered, and it’s an honour to be the first production to reimagine this powerful story through a contemporary lens.”
Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman) and a book by Steven Levenson. Its many awards include the Tony® Award for Best Musical, Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why…
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Graeme Farrow, Artistic Director of Wales Millennium Centre, said…..
“Make sure you’re not left Waving Through A Window when this smash-hit comes into town – get your tickets early! Sincerely, Me.”
The production is also delighted to announce its partnership with THE MIX, the UK’s leading digital charity for under 25-year-olds. The show deals with sensitive topics, very relevant to young people today, and this partnership will ensure that anyone affected by the issues explored in the show knows where to find support.
The Mix will provide training to the cast and creative team on how to appropriately respond to queries from the public, both online and offline, and equip them with the knowledge to direct individuals to the right support channels. The partnership also aims to create engaging and informative content to help elevate and empower young people at a time when they need it most. This will include resources and tips on essential life skills for transitioning into adulthood.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN gets to the Wales Millennium Centre from Tuesday 29th April – 3 May 2025. Performances are at 7.30pm each evening with a 2:30pm on Thursday and Saturday.
Tickets from £17, offers will be available for members, groups, 16-30s and under 16s
Age guidance: 12+ (no under 2s). Performance contains strong language and flashing/strobe lighting.
More details and tickets available HERE.
