Dear Evan Hansen

One of the best broadway shows to see right now is the contemporary musical called Dear Evan Hansen. The music and style of the show is extremely modern but it's not the only thing that pertains to this generation. The show brings up very serious topics that are a product of the new age of social media and technology. The personalities that are presented in the show are ones we see in our day to day lives. It's is especially impactful with the problems we have to face in this era of communication. This show is special because it doesn't convey the story of a hero but a person who messes up and learns from it making him improve on his existing personal problems. It is a relatable and relevant piece of art that is not only enjoyable but can bring inspiration to all. It is an enlightening performance that has captivated broadway lovers and sparked interests in people just getting into theater.

As you could guess the story follows a senior in highschool Evan Hansen and how he copes with his constant anxiety and his problems fitting in. He is thrown into a situation where he has to lie to a family who lost their son so they could find closure but he finds himself taking it too far. By the end of the show he realized he was lying not for the grieving family but for himself. The journey he makes to find himself and how he can cope with his problems leaves a wake of people he hurts. By the end he figures out how to finally accept himself and realize who is legitimately import to him and his life. The musical covers all of our modern day problems like misinformation posted on the internet to kids and parents dealing with divorce.

Evan Hansen is being played by the very talented Ben Platt who has been in movies like Pitch Perfect. Ben has dealt with anxiety problems in the past so his performance as Evan his super realistic to a person with the actual symptoms. The New musical is by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson, directed by Michael Greif and is looking to get a lot of Tony love when the time comes around. The Musical is a huge success and has no sign of stopping its run at the Music Box Theater in New York City. The soundtrack of the original broadway cast is also very popular because of its contemporary style of music. The hit single from the show “Waving Through a Window” was also something that attracted audiences to see the show.

I have seen the show twice already and the show never failed to make me walking out of the theater entertained and help me to try and make someone's day better. The musical uses the hashtag #youwillbefound as a way to convey what the shows core meaning is and how it is used to affect people who see the show. You will be found is not only act one’s final song but it's also a message to everyone who feels like they aren't enough. You will be found by either someone or something that will bring meaning to your life. It's an important message to send especially because of the exposure self hate gets in this day and age and how people feel as though it's normal to be lonely or feel lonely. Just like any other musical it's done to grab your attention with good music to convey an important message that the creators want to put out in the world.