Dear Evan Hansen (Script) by Steven Levenson, Justin Paul, Benj Pasek

Dear Evan Hansen (Script)

Steven Levenson, Justin Paul, Benj Pasek

165 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary play young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

An original musical that explores the poignant desire for human connection in the tumultuous life of one young man. Evan is shy, lonely, and bullied for it―teeming with the irrepressible emotions all too familiar with anyone who's ever been a teen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 708 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 78%
reflective 46%
inspiring 40%
dark 31%
funny 31%
hopeful 21%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.22

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