LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2026) – Broadway Stage Collective is proud to announce the Nevada premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, coming to Las Vegas this spring. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen has resonated with audiences worldwide for its powerful exploration of connection, truth and belonging in the digital age. The story follows socially anxious high school senior Evan Hansen, who unexpectedly becomes entangled in a misunderstanding that spirals into a life-changing journey of identity and honesty.
Dear Evan Hansen tackles the issues of social anxiety, mental health and the search for connection, offering a realistic look at youth mental health. Recognizing the importance of this often-taboo topic, Broadway Stage Collective is partnering with Hope Means Nevada (HMN), a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating teen suicide and empowering youth to live hopeful lives, to extend the conversation with audiences beyond the curtain. Before and after select performances, HMN representatives will be on hand to share information about the HMN Teen Hope Network and other resources to help the community safeguard youth mental wellness.
Dear Evan Hansen director Jen Hemme shared, “Early on in the creative process, it was important for Broadway Stage Collective to have the utmost sensitivity to the nature and tone of the show. We recognize this is a deeply difficult and often-lived experience of the audiences who will come see the show, so identifying a partnership that offered resource, hope, and support was critical as we began the process of bringing this show to life.”
Through this collaboration, both Broadway Stage Collective and Hope Means Nevada hope to elevate awareness around mental health and wellbeing for teens and provide accessible tools that encourage meaningful dialogue among youth, families and the Southern Nevada community.
“Tough conversations build strong communities,” added Janna Velasco, executive director, Hope Means Nevada. “Talking openly about youth mental health helps teens feel seen, heard, and supported. Conversation starters and resources to get started are available at hopemeansnevada.org.”
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
When: Thursday, March 26–Saturday, April 19, 2026. Performances are Thursday–Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A special Monday performance is scheduled for April 13.
Where: Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Tickets/Info: http://www.dearevanhansen.vegas/
Audience Advisory: Rated PG-13 by Music Theatre International. The production addresses real-world issues affecting teens, including depression, family challenges, mental health, school bullying, suicide, social media risks and substance use. Sensitive material may be triggering; viewer discretion is advised.
ABOUT DEAR EVAN HANSEN THE MUSICAL
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson and a score by award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen has become a modern classic with the powerful message, “You Will Be Found.”
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has always felt invisible. When a tragedy shakes his community, he’s thrust into the spotlight and given the chance to reinvent himself–but as his well-intentioned lies unravel, he must face the true cost of belonging.
The show opened at the Music Box Theatre to critical acclaim and went on to win six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, along with multiple Drama League, Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Helen Hayes honors.
ABOUT BROADWAY STAGE COLLECTIVE
Broadway Stage Collective is a new theater company founded by Broadway producers of the critically acclaimed How to Dance in Ohio. Its board includes nationally recognized actors, choreographers and award-winning educators from Southern Nevada, all committed to producing professional-caliber productions and nurturing new theatrical talent.
ABOUT HOPE MEANS NEVADA
Hope Means Nevada’s (HMN) mission is to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. As one of the most trusted and visible mental health resources in the state, HMN inspires a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health. While raising awareness around Nevada’s high rates of mental health challenges, the organization strives to amplify hope and connect youth with desperately needed resources. Through collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and impactful efforts, the community-based initiative envisions a suicide-free Nevada. For more information about Hope Means Nevada, go to www.hopemeansnevada.org and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and X. The new National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is now three-digit dialing code 988. Those experiencing a mental health emergency can also text “Home” to 741741 to reach the National Crisis Text Line.
