The Tony Award-winning, coming-of-age musical about belonging and self-acceptance is finally making its way to the Philippines for the first time.
It’s official: the critically-acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen is making its way to Manila. Today, GMG Productions confirmed the run of the United Kingdom (UK) touring production of Dear Evan Hansen, bringing one of the most celebrated musicals of the past decade to Filipino audiences for the first time. The highly-anticipated production is set to run this September 2025 at The Theatre at Solaire.
“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, Chief Executive Officer 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.”
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You Will Be Found: A Story That Speaks To A Generation
Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of titular character Evan, a socially anxious high school student longing for a sense of belonging. He finally gets the human connection he seeks when a letter, meant to be a writing exercise, reaches a grieving couple whose son took his own life.
This small misunderstanding spirals into something far bigger than he ever imagined as 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—but carries its own set of repercussions. As the story unfolds, Evan navigates the complexities of truth, human relationships, and self-acceptance in a world that often feels isolating.
The UK production of Dear Evan Hansen is produced by ATG Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, and Nottingham Playhouse. 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 has been recognized as one of the most impactful musicals of the past decade.
Praise For Dear Evan Hansen
It has won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical; the Olivier Award for Best New Musical; and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
“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,” shares Director Adam Penford. “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.”
Dear Evan Hansen earned praise for its powerful themes and performances, with The New York Times calling it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical,” and The Washington Post hailing it as “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history.”
Critics have also praised the UK tour production, with WhatsOnStage raving, “Voices you could listen to for forever,” Birmingham Mail calling it “truly breathtaking,” and Nottingham Post declaring it “one of the most relevant, compelling, thought-provoking musicals I’ve seen… and it’s also hugely entertaining.”
Dear Evan Hansen will run this September 2025 at the Theatre at Solaire, with the Manila season presented by GMG Productions. Tickets will officially go on sale on April 15, 2025 exclusively via TicketWorld.
Theatre fans 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, 2025.
Stay updated on upcoming productions by visiting www.gmg-productions.com or following @gmg.productions on social media.
Photos by Marc Brenner, courtesy of GMG Productions.
