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Poignant, raw, and of-the-moment, Dear Evan Hansen pulls back the curtain on the profound desire for human connection in the digital age, offering an empathetic look at the alienation of young people navigating modern social pressures.

The story follows Evan, a high school senior struggling with severe social anxiety who writes motivational letters to himself as a therapeutic exercise. When a troubled classmate dies by suicide with one of Evan’s letters in his pocket, the boy's grieving parents mistakenly believe Evan was his secret best friend. Desperate to comfort them, Evan plays along, spiraling into a web of fabricated emails and internet fame before he must ultimately face the truth.

Powered by a critically acclaimed pop-rock score and the sweeping anthems, Dear Even Hansen is a powerful reminder that we are never truly alone. Spreckels is proud to present the North Bay premiere of this six-time Tony Award winning musical!

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This production has achieved a TBA Highlight! 

The Homegrown Achievement. This production is creating jobs and creative opportunities right here in the Bay Area.

What are TBA Highlights? We're honoring incredible productions across the Bay that are driving the future of theatre forward. The Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our four achievements: Homegrown Achievement, Going Green Achievement, Reflection Achievement, and Open Doors Achievement. When you see one of these badges you can expect to see theatre produced, rehearsed, and performed according to these values.