My sister Valerie and I watched Dear Evan Hansen at the Solaire Theater last night and it was transformative. I didn't watch the movie but I have been listening to the Original Broadway Cast Recording on Spotify since 2017 and there are days that it reduces me to tears, but seeing the full production live was so much better because I finally got to hear the dialogue and learn how the story unfolds.
I couldn't help but be emotional hearing my favorite songs from the musical performed live, like Waving Through a Window, For Forever, If I Could Tell Her, and of course, You Will Be Found. Even though we were seated in the balcony area, I was blown away by the raw emotions the actors conveyed.
I acknowledge how this musical could be divisive given how Evan Hansen is an anti-hero who lied and doubled down on his lies until they all caught up with him, but as someone who has also felt invisible and unappreciated and broken, I was able to relate to his character.
We made a beeline for the stage door when the show ended to catch the actors for autographs and photos.
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| Rhys Hopkins as tragic character Connor Murphy |
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| Tom Dickerson as Jared Kleinman provided excellent comic relief |
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| The star of the show, Joseph Peacock was excellent as the shy, clumsy, bumbling Evan Hansen |
We got home very late because of the long lines in each photo area, but I'm so happy we were able to score these photos.
Great night! Thanks, GMG Productions for bringing Dear Evan Hansen to Manila! ♡
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