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.
Lobby doors open 1 hour prior to show time.
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.
Accessibility 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 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
BOLD Series – Use code: ASLBOLD
- True West: August 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by August 8, 2025.)
- Covenant: November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by October 17, 2025.)
- Ride The Cyclone: May 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by April 10, 2025.)
For tickets ($30), visit our website at paramountaurora.com and use the promotional codes, OR email mariew@paramountarts.com.
Audio Described Performances available by request. Please contact the box office at 630-896-6666 at least 6 weeks before desired date.
