“Everybody's Talking About Jamie" at the Apollo, "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's, “The Woman in Black” at the Fortune Theatre, The Menier Chocolate Factory production of “Merrily We Roll Along”, “Henry IV Parts 1 and 2″ at Shakespeare’s Globe. All three are included in scenes of psychological complexity that ensure depth. From a plot point of view, there are a couple of leaps of faith you’ll need to take. Rebecca McKinnis is superb as Evan’s struggling mum, while Lauren Ward and Rupert Young play Connor’s grieving parents with believable intensity. Picture: Matthew Murphy. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. As Evan promises his lost and lonely cohorts “You Will Be Found” – becoming an internet hit himself – the drama that he will be found out is considerable. The story follows Evan as he struggles to cope with the day-to-day life of a high-schooler. Seclusion is the prevailing theme; which is especially sad as you never forget this is a show for young people. Theatrical responses to young adult mental health hit the big time with this highly anticipated tear-jerking transfer from Broadway. Winner of the 2014 BBC Radio 2 Audience Olivier Award. Lambert Jackson and London Coliseum to stage streamed production of (Title of Show), Next Thing You Know is the third musical at the Garden Theatre, West End return for The Showstoppers with new season at the Garrick, West End run of Les Miserables – The Staged Concert is extended by two weeks, Half-term run for Unusual Theatre Company’s The Three Little Pigs. Please note: There is a strictly-enforced limit of 6 tickets per person, per booking period. Thankfully, support and a sense of perspective are present – they give the piece an underlying wisdom. There’s plenty of variety in the writing, which runs the gamut from tender guitar-only ballads to giant X Factor-style belters (complete with that obligatory drop then key change! Facilities & Hospitality. Josh Strobl – U/S Evan Hansen, Jared Kleinman, Connor Murphy Jordan Fisher – Evan Hansen Sign up to receive news and updates from Musical Theatre Review. The original Dear Evan Hansen director Michael Greif re-creates the original Broadway production on the stage of the Noël Coward – and thanks to a phenomenally talented leading man, perhaps even improves upon it. The balance to retain sympathy for Evan proves fascinating. BEN DOWELL REVIEWS: A bright, socially withdrawn teenager called Evan is desperately lonely, taking comfort in the internet and not much else. Jessica Phillips – Heidi Hansen Dear Evan Hansen continues at the Noël Coward Theatre, London, currently booking until 2 May 2020.. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The multi-Tony-winning smash hit finally arrives in London, and it was worth the wait. And the show’s success provides inspiration; the audience response, amidst much sniffling, is contagious. Even the cop-out ending is palatable thanks to the relationship you end up forming with this compelling character. The show has its own pace, handled boldly by Greif, that is distinctive. Mmm, not sure about this. As if anyone can get a mortgage in London these days…. PS Talking of young people… I’m inclined to knock off a star for the ticket pricing: £177 for a centre stalls seat and as much as £82 for a seat four rows back in the rear stalls is outrageous (although ever more common, sadly). Musical director Matt Smith leads a carefully scored string-heavy band – violin, viola, cello, guitars, bass and drums – that sounds fantastic, and the sound design (Nevin Steinberg) ensures that these beautiful voices are heard clearly, even when the likes of Tutty and Young are falsettoing quietly at the top of their registers. Ticking both boxes, the part of Evan is sure to make a star of Sam Tutty. It’s a great premise for a show – indeed, despite its shortcomings, I’d be engaged enough by Steven Levenson’s book to enjoy this as a straight play, particularly given the strength of the casting here – but it’s also perfect fodder for a tugging-at-the-heart-strings pop-rock musical. And Zoe and Evan getting it on? Vocal arrangements and additional arrangements are by Justin Paul. A campaign, including Kickstarter, and the inevitable empowering vocabulary that follows, is treated with a mature, sometimes sceptical, touch. Scenes of extended dialogue mean that Dear Evan Hansen is – almost – as much a play with songs as a musical. On saying that, when she opens up about why she’s championing the cause of someone she never really met, it’s heartbreaking. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Upmarket hotel with free WiFi, steps from British Museum Culture and couture This upmarket hotel places you steps from the British Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of artwork and.. All contents © Musical Theatre Review, 2013 - 2019. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. These numbers are not easy to perform. Sash Bischoff, Adam Quinn and Danny Sharron are the Associate Directors. Dan Macke – Connor Murphy The multi-Tony-winning smash hit finally arrives in London, and it was worth the wait. As well as demanding considerable acting skills, the score acts symbiotically with the performances to make the show increasingly impressive. The story may be simple, even predictable, but it broadens gracefully. Reuniting the original Broadway creative team for this West End production, Dear Evan Hansen is produced by Stacey Mindich and features choreography by Danny Mefford, scenic design by David Korins, projection design by Peter Nigrini, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Nevin Steinberg and hair design by David Brian Brown. The same pressure makes the title role especially exciting, as you need a superb singer and a strong actor. The music is good, although more of it, as well as more variety, would be welcome. The action revolves around social media (these kids are more online than at school). Connor’s death is the best thing that’s happened to Evan; he finally has a profile at school. It’s emotionally exhausting but wholly rewarding: I’ve already booked to see it again. The comforting lies and email correspondences faked by Evan and Jared give succour to the fractious Murphy family, who effectively adopt Evan in order to hear him spin fanciful yarns about their dead son’s friendships and interests. To complicate matters, Evan and Zoe start to bond, and Heidi feels ever further from her troubled son. Covering everything from new writing at the grassroots of the industry to the latest red-carpet openings in the West End and on Broadway, the Musical Theatre Review spotlight falls on all aspects of professional musical theatre. Along the way, the roles provide strong parts for Doug Colling and Lucy Anderson, who contribute to the uneasy atmosphere that Michael Greif’s direction explicates. May Dear Evan Hansen’s sun shine bright in the West End, and (we can but hope) for forever. London Theatre 1 and London Theatre One are Registered Trademarks Again, Levenson allows a considerable complexity that Tutty can develop: this isn’t your average hero, or even your everyday misfit. Access. The standout musical number for me, ‘For Forever’, elements of which are repeated periodically thereafter, sees Hansen envisioning what time spent between “two friends on a perfect day” would be like. For information about our privacy practices, click here. Phoebe Koyabe – Alana Beck Currently Booking to 17th October 2020 He’s adorable, and boy can he act and sing. For information about our privacy practices, click here. He’s painfully authentic, pinballing from cute and funny to gut-wrenchingly tragic. Gabrielle Carrubba – Zoe London Theatre: Tickets Reviews | News | West End | Off-West End | UK Touring Productions. DEAR EVAN HANSEN Noel Coward Theatre 85-88 St Martin’s Lane London WC2N 4AU Currently Booking to 17th October 2020 Running time 2hrs 30mins. Real, relatable, authentic, and if it can help young people talk about the issues surrounding loneliness, mental health and suicide, then it’s done its job. Contact Us Book Tickets. Sunday – –, DEAR EVAN HANSEN Unashamedly, rather than learning from themselves or their peers, they are the characters for their children to learn from. Music supervision, orchestrations and additional arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire. If the conclusion of Dear Evan Hansen is a little pat, it is also impressively understated; any positivity isn’t cloying. David Jeffery – Connor Murphy Zachary Noah Piser – Alternative Evan Hansen, U/S Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman Award winning Dear Evan Hansen starring Sam Tutty at the Noel Coward Theatre 165 customer reviews A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a … A neurotic, socially anxious, tick-plagued teen – not a million miles from Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – he’s the stuff awards are made on. Deservedly, lonely Evan Hansen should prove to be a long runner. Following government advice, our customer contact centre is now closed until further notice, and so we are unable to take any calls. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen – Noel Coward Theatre By Maryam Philpott In a very strong year for musical theatre with big revivals and plenty of brand new shows opening in the West End it can be difficult to stand out, especially for young performers looking … Nathan Levy – U/S Evan Hansen, Jared Kleinman, Connor Murphy David Korins’ simple set of sliding bed –and dining rooms – sits beneath Peter Nigrini’s glittering kaleidoscope of social media chatter projected on to sliding glass screens. In the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. Running time 2hrs 30mins. Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre. And the lyrics are superb – not a word jars. Wednesday 14:30 – 19:30 CREATIVES Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. Contact Us. Striking a compelling chord with audiences and critics all over, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a six-time Tony Award®-winning musical about life and the way we live it. Fall in love with Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre.. A misunderstanding gives teenager Evan Hansen the one thing he thought he could never have – the chance to fit in – in this moving West End musical about life and the way we live it. Nicole Van Giesen – U/S Heidi Hansen, Cynthia Murphy Ultimately, though, wonderful performances – especially that of Sam Tutty, who’s surely destined for big things after this – and intelligent, well-written songs make for an emotional night of theatre. Bravo to the producers for collaborating with Shout, Young Minds, The Mix and Speak Your Mind – four important charities giving invaluable support to young people and particularly those with mental health issues. You might ask what we were doing there. You can tell that this story started off as a satire – the character of Alana seems to be a totemic one representing all of the lonely lost voices on social media, and her plot-furthering actions are a little difficult to swallow. Things start to get out of hand, however, when the story is picked up on social media and championed by classmate Alana (Nicole Raquel Dennis). He lives with his single and hardworking mom, Heidi (the excellent Rebecca McKinnis), and has just one friend, Jared (a hilarious Jack Loxton). I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Thursday – 19:30 £15 bench seating at the top of the Noël Coward will at least give some the chance to see the show without needing to remortgage. Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen are available HERE. Ben Cohn is the Associate Music Supervisor. Saturday 14:30 – 19:30 Asa Somers – Standby Larry Murphy While the show is more of an ensemble piece than you might expect, the role of Evan is crucial. Benj Pasek, Dear Evan Hansen, Doug Colling, Jack Loxton, Justin Paul, Lauren Ward, Lucy Anderson, Michael Greif, Nicole Raquel Dennis, Noel Coward Theatre, Rebecca McKinnis, Rupert Young, Sam Tutty, Steven Levenson.

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