(Rent, ) will direct the musical, featuring a book by Steven Levenson, that runs July 10-Aug. 23. choreographs with musical direction by .
Platt is joined by (Pippin) as Heidi, ("Glee," Once) as Zoe, Tony Award nominee (Wicked, Urinetown) as Cynthia and Emmy Award winner ("As the World Turns," Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Larry with (Newsies) as Connor, Alexis Molnar (59E59's Harbor) as Alana and Will Roland ('s The Black Suits) as Jared.
Pasek and Paul earned a Tony Award nomination for their first Broadway score, A Christmas Story (2012). They also wrote the music for the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Dogfight and James and the Giant Peach.
Broadway producer Stacey Mindich is attached to the contemporary musical.
The creative team also includes scenic design by , costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by , projection design by , music direction by Ben Cohn, New York casting by Tara Rubin, stage manager Judy Schoenfeld and assistant stage manager . Here's how it's billed: "A letter, a lie, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to find out what it really means to belong... Dear Evan Hansen is a contemporary, intimate story of hope, heartache and the things in life we all need鈥攆riends, family and a place to call home."
"It's an incredibly beautiful show," . "And, it's just so new and accessible in a way that a lot of modern musicals I don't think are for a wider range. Of course, the young people are going to love it, but I think there is something for everyone because it's really about parents and children."
Listen to a clip of Platt singing a song from the show, titled "Waving Through a Window":
Arena Stage is under the leadership of artistic director and executive producer . Visit .
