The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical sensation “Dear Evan Hansen” will stop at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center March 25

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, “Dear Evan Hansen” is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives. The national tour will stop at the WVU Canady Creative Arts March 25 for one show only. Tickets are on sale now at the Arts & Entertainment Box Offices in the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center lobby and the Mountainlair Student Union, and online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 304-293-SHOW (304-293-7469).

Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other—and ourselves—along the way.

Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” “Dear Evan Hansen” features an uplifting score by the Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning team behind “The Greatest Showman” and “La La Land,” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.

“Dear Evan Hansen” was originally produced on Broadway, North American Tour, Toronto and London by Stacey Mindich. The Broadway production opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews December 4, 2016, won six 2017 Tony Awards and ran through Sept. 18, 2022. A record-breaking North American Tour launched in October 2018, and played more than 100 cities before ending July 2, 2023.

Tickets range from $59 to $89, depending on location. Tickets are on sale now at the Arts Entertainment Box Offices in the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center lobby and the Mountainlair Student Union, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 304-293-SHOW (304-293-7469). 

This event part of The University Arts Series presented by WVU Arts & Entertainment. Stay connected with the latest event updates through Facebook, X and Instagram by following @wvuevents.

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