The full cast of the Dear Evan Hansen international tour has been announced, with actor Ellis Kirk playing the titular protagonist.
GMG Productions has officially announced the full cast for the Manila season of the Dear Evan Hansen international tour. The United Kingdom (UK) touring production of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is set to open this September 2025 at The Theatre at Solaire; prior to this, it already enjoyed a celebrated run, playing in 32 venues across the UK.
Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of titular protagonist Evan Hansen, an anxious high school student longing for a sense of belonging. When a misunderstanding spirals into something much bigger than he ever imagined, he’s faced with an impossible decision: tell the truth and lose everything, or embrace a lie that brings him closer to the life he always dreamed of.
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Introducing Dear Evan Hansen
The international touring company is led by Ellis Kirk as Evan Hansen (with Sonny Monaghan serving as the Alternate Evan Hansen). Joining Kirk are Rebecca McKinnis as Heidi Hansen; Zoë Athena as Zoe Murphy; Helen Anker as Cynthia Murphy; Hal Fowler as Larry Murphy; Rhys Hopkins as Connor Murphy; Tom Dickerson as Jared Kleinman; and Olivia-Faith Kamau as Alana Beck.
Rounding out the company are Jake Halsey-Jones, Sheri Lineham, Joseph Peacock, Annie Southall, and Ashlyn Weekes.
Both Kirk and McKinnis previously appeared in Dear Evan Hansen’s London West End production, while Anker was part of the Asian tour of Mamma Mia!.
“We’re pleased to officially introduce the cast bringing life to Dear Evan Hansen in Manila,” shares Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions. “We’ve assembled a fantastic cast, and we’re looking forward to seeing how audiences connect with their performances.”
GMG Productions also recently announced a final extension to the Manila season due to the overwhelming response from Filipino audiences. The production will now run from September 4 to October 5, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire.
The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions, with UnionBank of the Philippines as GMG Productions’s official 2025 season bank sponsor.
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Photos courtesy of GMG Productions.
