‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to be Staged in Manila this September
GMG Productions has confirmed that the UK touring production of Dear Evan Hansen is coming to The Theatre at Solaire this September 2025.
“Filipino audiences have been asking for Dear Evan Hansen for years, and we’re beyond excited to finally bring this production to Manila,” shares Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions. “The story, music, and message of Dear Evan Hansen resonate so deeply with so many people, and we can’t wait for Filipino fans to experience it live.”
Featuring music by the Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of Evan, an anxious high school student longing for a sense of belonging. When a misunderstanding spirals into something far bigger than he ever imagined, he faces an impossible decision: tell the truth and lose everything or embrace a lie that brings him closer to the life he has always dreamed of. As the story unfolds, Evan navigates the complexities of truth, connection, and self-acceptance in a world that often feels isolating.
Dear Evan Hansen won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
The UK touring production of Dear Evan Hansen is produced by ATG Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, and Nottingham Playhouse.
Director Adam Penford also shares, “Dear Evan Hansen has thrilled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic since it first premiered in 2016. Evan’s powerful story grips and moves people told through a captivating script and musical score. This exciting UK and International tour production offers the opportunity to reexamine some of its contemporary themes and present this brand-new version to more people.”
Joining Penford in the creative team are Morgan Large (set and costume design), Carrie-Anne Ingrouille (choreography), Matt Daw (lighting design), Tom Marshall (sound design), Ravi Deepres (video design), Matt Smith (musical supervision), and Michael Bradley (musical direction). Casting is by Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion & Natalie Gallacher Casting, with Michelle Payne as associate director and Laura Llewellyn-Jones as orchestral manager.
Tickets will officially go on sale this April 15 exclusively via TicketWorld. Interested parties can also enjoy early access through UnionBank of the Philippines, GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, or join the GMG Dear Evan Hansen waitlist at www.gmg-productions.com. The pre-sale period runs from April 8 to 14.
Casting and other information will be announced soon.
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