Audiences In Awe, Rave Reviews For Broadway Phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen On Stage At Montecasino
Special Fan Meet And Greet Opportunities After Specific Shows
Presented by Showtime Management and How Now Brown Cow Productions, the Tony Award-Winning, Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen is now on at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg for a limited season ending on 6 April. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.co.za
This brand-new, reimagined production of Dear Evan Hansen combines talent and innovative technology, with its incredible multi-media set design and a live, eight-piece band supporting the all- South African cast at each performance.
There are two special early Wednesday matinee performances at 4pm on March 26 and April 2. These early shows are ideal for students and pensioners especially with a 25% ticket discount offer on Wednesday performances. For fans and theatregoers wishing to meet the cast of Dear Evan Hansen, they will be in the Teatro foyer after both the 4pm performances on March 26 and April 2. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet these incredibly talented performers.
The 25% discount ticket offer is also extended to students and pensioners for Sunday 6pm performances. Terrific Tuesday discounts available for weekly 8pm performances. T’s and C’s apply.
Dear Evan Hansen recently played at Cape Town’s Artscape to critical acclaim and standing ovations at every show! From the time the first curtain went up at Montecasino on 15 March, Johannesburg audiences are raving, on their feet at every performance followed by words of praise and accolades on social media platforms.
The musical is celebrated for its emotional depth, cultivated in beloved, memorable songs like “Waving Through a Window” and “You Will Be Found”. A deeply personal and profoundly contemporary take on life and the way we live it, the show resonates with audiences of all ages, especially teens and young adults.
Dear Evan Hansen is a powerful ‘drama musical’, with a score created by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon). The show is winner of six Tony Awards (including Best Musical), the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, and an Olivier Award for Best Musical.
Evan Hansen is a relatable, socially awkward high school student navigating anxiety and the universal desire to connect. What begins as a misunderstanding becomes an incredible journey of self-discovery, connection, and the power of community. As Evan’s story unfolds, he learns valuable lessons about authenticity, courage, and the beauty of being true to oneself. Dear Evan Hansen has touched audiences worldwide with its unforgettable music and its hopeful message: even in the most challenging moments, we are never truly alone.
The all-South African creative team, cast, crew and live 8-piece band combines the finest local talent both on and off stage. Fleur du Cap Theatre Award winner Stuart Brown (We Will Rock You, MAMMA MIA!) joins the likes of Ben Platt and Sam Tutty in playing Evan Hansen. In other lead roles, established musical theatre stars include Lucy Tops (The Rocky Horror Show, Kinky Boots) as Heidi Hansen; Sharon Spiegel Wagner (Hairspray, Grease) as Cynthia Murphy; and Charlie Bouguenon (Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd) as Larry Murphy. Justin Swartz (West Side Story, Janice Honeyman’s Jack And The Beanstalk, The Afterlife Of The Party) features as Jared Kleinman alongside Ntshikeng Matooane (MAMMA MIA!) as Alana Beck. Singer-songwriter Keely Crocker makes her professional debut as Zoe Murphy and Michael Stray (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Dead At The Box Office, Abraham Lincoln) stars as Connor Murphy.
Hazel Feldman from Showtime Management, says:
“It’s been a wonderful journey to bring this non-replica version of this incredible show to South Africa and we’re so excited for the first run underway in Cape Town. The way our brilliant cast has gelled and all the elements, from the design and lighting to the sound and costumes, have come together underlines the world-class show we are presenting.”
Julie-Anne McDowell and Daniel Galloway of How Now Brown Cow Productions agree:
“The show combines talent and technology in this uniquely local production. Expect the unexpected! We believe South African audiences will connect with the characters and identify with this moving, powerful story.”
The musical’s creative team includes Greg Karvellas (Director); Charl-Johan Lingenfelder (Musical Supervisor); Niall Griffin (Set, Lighting & Costume Designer); Kurt Haupt (Musical Director); David Classen (Sound Designer); Louisa Talbot (Choreographer) and Alistair Kilbee (Technical Director).
Show Information:
Johannesburg: Teatro, Montecasino
Until 06 April 2025
Performances:
Weekdays:
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm
Wednesdays: 19 Feb, 26 Feb and 05 March at 6pm
Weekends:
Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, 16 March at 5pm
Public Holiday:
Friday, 21 March at 3pm
Bookings:
Showtime or Ticketmaster
Ticket Prices:
Midweek:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sunday’s 6pm: R200, R280, R380, R450 (including VAT)
Weekend:
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2pm: R250, R350, R450, R500 (including VAT)
Special Discount Offers:
Terrific Tuesdays:
Only valid for Tuesday performances: R150, R200, R300, R400
Not valid with any other discount offer such as Early Bird special
Group Bookings:
20% Discount on groups of 20 and more
Wednesday, Thursday 8 pm and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.
Contact Jill Somers office hours only, 9 am to 5pm on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za
Age Restriction:
Parental guidance advised, strong adult themes and language
Recommended for children 12+ years. No children under 4 years permitted
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