{"id":329945,"date":"2025-11-04T18:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T10:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=329945"},"modified":"2025-11-04T20:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:16:52","slug":"dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Evan Hansen musical review: A tender portrait of grief, hope and connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I walked into the Singapore gala premiere of Dear Evan Hansen knowing very little, apart from the two songs that had somehow made their way into pop culture playlists everywhere: \u201cWaving Through A Window\u201d and \u201cYou Will Be Found\u201d. I didn\u2019t know the story, the characters, or what to expect before watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/shows-theatre-musicals-concerts\/\">musical in Singapore<\/a>, but by the end of the night, I could see why the musical was well-received by many and even bagged awards at the Olivier, Tony and Grammys. Here\u2019s my honest review\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Dear Evan Hansen review: A story that hits closer to home than expected<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_329952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329952\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-329952 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-4-900x643.png\" alt=\"Dear Evan Hansen\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-4-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-4-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-4.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-329952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Marc Brenner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Dear Evan Hansen musical review<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#details-at-a-glance\" title=\"Details at a glance\">Details at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#portraying-grief-and-loss-through-different-lenses\" title=\"Portraying grief and loss through different lenses\">Portraying grief and loss through different lenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#performances-that-linger\" title=\"Performances that linger\">Performances that linger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#minimalist-staging-maximum-emotion\" title=\"Minimalist staging, maximum emotion\">Minimalist staging, maximum emotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#final-thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#what-is-dear-evan-hansen-about\" title=\"What is Dear Evan Hansen about?\">What is Dear Evan Hansen about?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#where-can-i-catch-dear-evan-hansen-in-singapore\" title=\"Where can I catch Dear Evan Hansen in Singapore?\">Where can I catch Dear Evan Hansen in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#when-are-the-show-dates-and-timings\" title=\"When are the show dates and timings?\">When are the show dates and timings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dear-evan-hansen-musical-singapore-review\/#how-much-are-tickets\" title=\"How much are tickets?\">How much are tickets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"details-at-a-glance\"><\/span>Details at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Show dates:<\/strong> 30 October to 16 November 2025, Tuesdays to Friday at 7.30pm; Saturdays at 1pm and 7.30pm; Sundays at 1pm and 6.30pm<br \/>\n<strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> $68 to $228 (excluding booking fee), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/entertainment\/shows\/dear-evan-hansen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book here<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Sands Theatre, B1-69\/70, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971<\/p>\n<p>Dear Evan Hansen follows a socially anxious teenager, Evan (played by Ellis Kirk), who longs to connect with others but often finds himself fading into the background. Without revealing too much, a misunderstanding spirals into something much bigger, setting off a chain of events that explores loneliness, honesty and what it really means to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>As someone who has often felt unsure about where I fit in, I related to Evan\u2019s hesitations to a certain degree. That familiar instinct to stay quiet rather than speak up, the constant fear of saying the wrong thing \u2013 it\u2019s this quiet, awkward realism that makes Dear Evan Hansen relatable. While the musical doesn\u2019t glamourise anxiety or loneliness, Evan\u2019s character can at times feel like a mirror, reflecting what it really means to be human.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"portraying-grief-and-loss-through-different-lenses\"><\/span>Portraying grief and loss through different lenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_329953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329953\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-329953 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-5-900x643.png\" alt=\"Dear Evan Hansen\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-5-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-5-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-5.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-329953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Marc Brenner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What struck me most was how beautifully the musical handled the theme of grief. It doesn\u2019t limit itself to one version of loss; it portrays how people react differently to the passing of a loved one. There\u2019s the pain of parents grappling with guilt, the quiet confusion of a sibling, and even the awkward compassion of acquaintances trying to make sense of it all.<\/p>\n<p>The result felt deeply human; no one was framed as entirely right or wrong, just like how grief and life can be messy, unpredictable and deeply personal. The musical captures that in a way that feels both raw and respectful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"performances-that-linger\"><\/span>Performances that linger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_329950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329950\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-329950 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-2-900x643.png\" alt=\"Dear Evan Hansen\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-2-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-2.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-329950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Marc Brenner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the vocal department, the cast delivered across the board, but one performance that truly stayed with me was the role of Evan\u2019s mother, Heidi Hansen (played by Rebecca McKinnis), during \u201cSo Big \/ So Small\u201d. Her heartfelt rendition drew sniffles from the audience, grounding the story in a mother\u2019s unwavering, if imperfect, love. Meanwhile, \u201cSincerely, Me\u201d offered much-needed levity, showing that even amidst heavy emotions, there\u2019s room for humour and awkward joy.<\/p>\n<p>Hearing \u201cWaving Through A Window\u201d and \u201cYou Will Be Found\u201d within the context of the story gave it an entirely new meaning. What once sounded like a catchy show tune now felt like quiet cries for help and hope.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"minimalist-staging-maximum-emotion\"><\/span>Minimalist staging, maximum emotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_329951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329951\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-329951 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-3-900x643.png\" alt=\"Dear Evan Hansen\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-3-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Dear-Evan-Hansen-3.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-329951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Marc Brenner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In comparison to other musicals I\u2019ve been to, Dear Evan Hansen\u2019s minimalist set design worked beautifully with the story, using glass panels and screens which cleverly reflect the online world that the characters live in. Whether simulating social media feeds or virtual calls, the visuals served as a modern reminder that the play was meant for a new-age audience and how we connect (and sometimes fail to) in the digital age.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At times, the pacing of the musical can feel mellow, echoing the wistful tone of films like The Perks of Being a Wallflower. With that said, the gentleness is also what makes the musical work. It doesn\u2019t try to dazzle you, but invites you to be present and feel your feelings.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re like me and want to add meaning to the songs you thought you knew and dive into the story behind this well-received musical, it\u2019s worth a watch. Be prepared to be reminded that connection, however fragile or fleeting, matters and that sometimes, being found starts with learning to see ourselves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-dear-evan-hansen-about\"><\/span>What is Dear Evan Hansen about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>It\u2019s a heartfelt musical that follows Evan, a socially anxious teen who wants to connect but often fades into the background. A misunderstanding sets off a series of events that explore grief, loneliness, and the universal longing to be seen.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-i-catch-dear-evan-hansen-in-singapore\"><\/span>Where can I catch Dear Evan Hansen in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>The show runs at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands (10 Bayfront Avenue). <\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-are-the-show-dates-and-timings\"><\/span>When are the show dates and timings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Catch it from 30 October to 16 November 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesdays to Fridays: 7.30pm<br \/>\nSaturdays: 1pm &amp; 7.30pm<br \/>\nSundays: 1pm &amp; 6.30pm<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-are-tickets\"><\/span>How much are tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Tickets start from $68 to $228 (excluding booking fees).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Dear Evan Hansen about?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It\u2019s a heartfelt musical that follows Evan, a socially anxious teen who wants to connect but often fades into the background. 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