An honest and original story for all of us who just want to be seen. Six-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Chicago-area premiere.
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Theater seating begins 30 minutes prior.
Dear Evan Hansen
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Steven Levenson
Directed by Jessica Fisch
An honest and original story for all of us who just want to be seen.
Six-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.
Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Chicago-area premiere.
“Dear Evan Hansen: Today is going to be a good day and here’s why…” That’s how Evan starts every day, writing himself a letter about why it’s going to be a good day. A coping mechanism for this lonely, anxious high schooler looking to fit in. It’s because of these letters that Evan finds himself telling a well-meaning, little white lie that snowballs into a blizzard of untruths. In the end, his unforgettable journey demonstrates there is a place for everyone to feel love, acceptance and to be seen—even when you make mistakes.
Content advisory: This show contains mature and potentially triggering content centered on mental health issues and teenage suicide. If you or someone you know is facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, the caring counselors at 988 Lifeline are available for you. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You are not alone.
Accessible Performances
Open Captioned Performances
The open captioning setup includes a LED screen close to the stage. Purchase tickets to these performances online, over the phone or in person. Standard ticket prices apply.
- Come From Away: September 25, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: December 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
American Sign Language Interpreted
There will be two certified sign interpreters translating all dialogue and lyrics into American Sign Language.
Broadway Series – Use code: ASLPARAMOUNT
- Come From Away: October 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 12, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Audio Described Performances
Please call the box office at 630-896-6666 to reserve a headset to hear the audio description at the performance. Audio Described Performances for other shows available by request. Please contact the box office at 630-896-6666 at least 6 weeks before desired date.
- Come From Away: September 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Sensory-friendly/relaxed performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is intended for patrons who have autism or other social, cognitive and physical challenges that create sensory sensitivities and their families.
- Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
For sensory-friendly tickets, use code SENSORY, OR call the Box Office.
Audio Described Performances available by request. Please contact the box office at 630-896-6666 at least 6 weeks before desired date.
Meet the Cast
Cody Combs*
Evan Hansen
Making Paramount debut.
Megan McGinnis*
Heide Hansen
Making Paramount debut.
Isabel Kaegi*
Zoe Murphy
Making Paramount debut.
Jake DiMaggio Lopez*
Connor Murphy
Previously in The Sound of Music, Next to Normal, Frozen, Cats, and White Christmas.
Bri Sudia*
Cynthia Murphy
Previously in Sweeney Todd.
Devin DeSantis*
Larry Murphy
Previously in The Who’s Tommy, Les Miserables, Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, The Little Mermaid, Kinky Boots, Into The Woods, and Next to Normal.
Ty Shay*
Jared Kleinman
Making Paramount debut.
Elaine Watson*
Alana Beck, Intimacy Captain, Fight Captain
Making Paramount debut.
Jake Ziman*
Offstage vocals, u/s Evan Hansen
Previously in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, and Next to Normal.
Sara Reinecke*
Offstage Vocals, Dance Captain, u/s Heidi Hansen, u/s Cynthia Murphy
Previously in Mamma Mia!, Elf, Legally Blonde, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Come From Away.
Angel Alzeidan*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Zoe Murphy, u/s Alana Beck
Previously in Next to Normal, and The King’s Wife.
Maxwell J. DeTogne*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Larry Murphy
Making Paramount debut.
Jordan Radis*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Connor Murphy, u/s Jared Kleinman
Making Paramount debut.
Virtual Chorus
Caitlyn Cerza, Kaitlin Feely, Joryhebel Ginorio, Carisa Gonzalez, Patrick Johnson, David Moreland, Luke Nowakowski, Nathe Rowbotham, Haley Jane Schafer, Morgan Schoenecker, Andrew Sickel, Diego Vazquez Gomez, Missy Wise Vanderzee
Artistic Team
Jessica Fisch‡
Director
Clara Zucker
Associate Director
Kasey Alfonso
Choreographer
Kory Danielson
Music Director
Celia Villacres
Associate Music Director & Conductor
Kevin Reeks
Associate Conductor
Andrew Boyce^
Scenic Designer
Stephanie Cluggish^
Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann^
Lighting Designer
Adam Rosenthal
Sound Designer
Anthony Churchill^
Projections Designer
Ethan Deppe
Electronic Music Designer
Katie Cordts
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer
Aimee Plant
Properties Designer
Max Fabian
Fight and Intimacy Director
Jinni Pike*
Stage Manager
Lanita VanderSchaaf*
Assistant Stage Manager
Emma Franklin*
Assistant Stage Manager
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
^ indicates member of Stage crew (IATSE-Local 2)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)