How Now Brown Cow Productions and Showtime Management are proud to present the South African premiere production of the Tony Award-Winning, Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Artscape, Cape Town from 12 February to 9 March 2025 and then at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from 15 March to 6 April 2025. Tickets are now on sale!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the raw, moving, and inspiring story of a socially anxious high schooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy. As he navigates this complex situation, the musical explores themes of mental health, loneliness, and the human need for connection.

With a powerful score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, DEAR EVAN HANSEN delivers an emotionally charged narrative that resonates deeply with audiences. An instant hit on Broadway for its deeply personal and profoundly contemporary take on life and the way we live it. This brand-new reimagined production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Showtime Management and How Now Brown Cow is an empowering experience for anyone who’s ever considered themselves on the ‘outside, always looking in.’ Called a ‘breathtaking knockout of a musical’ by The New York Times, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has won six Tony Awards, including Best Book by writer Steven Levenson.

The musical's creative team includes Greg Karvellas (Director); Charl-Johan Lingenfelder (Musical Supervisor); Niall Griffin (Set, Lighting & Costume Designer); Kurt Haupt (Musical Director); Louisa Talbot (Choreographer) and David Classen (Sound Designer). Additional members of the production team are Shelly Lothian (Resident Director) Alistair Kilbee (Technical Director) and Frances Moerdyk (Wardrobe Supervisor).

It features music from the Grammy, Tony, Olivier, and Academy Award-winning geniuses Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It is a story that journeys to the heart of being a teenager with a tenderness and wit that will set your heart alight.

Parental guidance advised, strong adult themes and language. Recommended for children 12+ years. No children under 4 years permitted.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Hazel Feldman and her dynamic Showtime Management Team to bring this multi -award-wining, moving and powerful story to South Africa. We can’t wait to welcome you to experience this relevant and relatable piece of musical theatre!”  says Julie-Anne McDowell and Daniel Galloway of How Now Brown Cow Productions.