Dear Evan Hansen Leaves a Lasting Impression

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December 28, 2021 – Orpheum Theater – Omaha, NE

Finally, after a lengthy delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the on-stage version of, Dear Evan Hansen, made its way to Omaha’s Orpheum Theater! The show ran for a week, but I was fortunate enough to be there on opening night, Tuesday December 28th.

Although I wanted to see the movie version of Dear Evan Hansen, I never got around to it, so I was extremely excited to cover this show.

From what I could see, the show was nearly sold out, and everyone in the crowd seemed just as eager to see the production as I was.

The stage was equipped with moving set pieces, awesome lighting, and really cool video screens which really added to the ambience during the show.

Going into the show with no expectations, I can honestly say that I was blown away.

The cast was phenomenal, the music was amazing, and the message the show delivers is one of hope, compassion, and awareness. It was an emotional rollercoaster that left me inspired.

The cast for this performance included:

Stephen Christoper Anthony as Evan Hansen
Ciara Alyse Harris as Alana Beck
John Hemphill as Larry Murphy
Matthew Edward Kemp as Jared Kleinman
Stephanie La Rochelle as Zoe Murphy
Nikhil Saboo as Connor Murphy
Jessica E. Sherman as Heidi Hansen
Kelsey Venter as Cynthia Murphy

In the starring roll of Evan Hansen, Stephen Christopher Anthony delivered an unforgettable performance. His vocals were on point, and his facial expressions were amazing. To me, Anthony’s vocals remind me of the Grammy Award-winning duo, A Great Big World. He delivered the kind of performance that literally touches your soul, and it was powerful!

Combined with talented performers and musicians, it’s no wonder why the broadway version of Dear Evan Hansen has garnered a Tony Award for Best Broadway Musical.

If you have the chance, take your friends and family with you to see this amazing production.

5 Stars all the way around!

Photos by Matthew Murphy

2 Comments

Sara, January 22, 2022 @ 8:59 pm

I absolutely loved Dear Evan Hansen! I actually read the book first. (That’s a big step for me.) My son had sung You Will Be Found when he was in 6th grade. When Dear Evan Hansen was here in March 2020, we had tickets but it was the first show canceled due to Covid. When I heard it was back, I got us the best seats I could. We were there on night two. It was absolutely amazing! I had goosebumps and tears- the works! We finally made it! It was everything I expected and wayyy more. My son, now 14, was just loving every minute! We were singing along and singing all the way home. I just wished I could have gone to every performance! BTW- the movie was not that great. Things were changed around so don’t worry- you were better off NOT seeing the movie. Read the book, get lost in the soundtrack…see it live. In my opinion, skip the movie. It messes with your head. We only watched it to try and update my husband who didn’t read the book or know the music. It helped only a little. I love my Dear Evan Hansen hoodie. Besides it having thumb holes, it has the suicide hotline stitched into the back. This show is one of my favorites now and the music…I’m still singing it. It helps my day go by. If you all have made it this far-congratulations! Thank you for reading my rambling. I get overexcited about the things I love!!
- joedesanti, February 7, 2022 @ 3:08 am
  
  I absolutely loved it too!
  Thank you for sharing!