Casting has been announced for a brand new production of a ground-breaking musical — ahead of its premiere in Nottingham and UK-wide tour.
The latest production of Dear Evan Hansen will premiere at Nottingham Playhouse on September 9, and remain at the venue until September 28, before embarking on a UK wide tour.
A coming of age tale about Evan, who just wants to fit in, the show is packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade.
Ryan Kopel (Newsies) will play the iconic role of Evan Hansen alongside Lauren Conroy (Into The Woods) as Zoe Murphy and Alice Fearn (Wicked, Come From Away) as Evan's mum Heidi.
They will be joined by Helen Anker (Mamma Mia!) as Cynthia Murphy, Richard Hurst (The Lion King) as Larry Murphy, Killian Thomas Lefevre (Bat Out Of Hell) as Connor Murphy, Tom Dickerson (Heathers) as Jared Kleinman and Vivian Panka (9 to 5 the Musical) as Alana Beck.
The show collaborated with TikTok during the audition process, inviting those interested in being cast in the production to upload a video singing any number from the show. Over 2,000 videos were submitted, and 36 TikTok users were invited to in-person auditions.
Sonny Monaghan was cast in the ensemble and as alternate Evan, performing the role twice a week at every matinee performance.
The brand new production of Dear Evan Hansen is the first in the UK to feature an ensemble, which will consist of Lara Beth-Sas, Will Forgrave, Daniel Forrester, Jessica Lim, Sonny Monaghan and Shakira Simpson.
Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson. Its awards include the Tony Award for Best Musical, Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
