A.C.T. of CT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) Announces Cast for DEAR EVAN HANSEN

A.C.T. of CT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) Announces Cast for DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Ridgefield, CT - A.C.T. of Connecticut will close its 2025–2026 season with the groundbreaking and deeply personal Broadway musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

The production will star Kenny Lee as Evan Hansen, Maya Days as Heidi Hansen, Heather Ayers as Cynthia Murphy, Gil Brady as Larry Murphy, Olivia Foght as Zoe Murphy, Erik Houck as Connor Murphy, Josh Hoyt as Jared Kleinman, Amaya White as Alana Beck; and will feature Laura Elizabeth Flanagan, MK McDonald, Payton Thomas, and Joseph Torello.

A.C.T. of CT’s Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine, says, “This is one of those rare shows that speaks directly to the heart. It is a story about longing to belong, about the fear of feeling invisible, and about the complicated, messy, and deeply human ways we search for connection. Yet even in its most heartbreaking moments, this show is filled with hope. It reminds us that no one is truly alone and that even the smallest gesture of kindness, compassion, or understanding can have a profound impact on someone else’s life. I am proud to be closing out our eighth season here at A.C.T. of CT with such a powerful and deeply moving piece of theater.”

DEAR EVAN HANSEN has a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The A.C.T. of CT production will be directed by Scott Schwartz, with choreograpy by Marcos Santana, and with music direction by Cole P. Abod. Scenic design is by Christopher Swader and Justin Swader, costume design by Leslie Bernstein, lighting design by Charlie Morrison, sound design by Shannon Slaton, video design by Camilla Tassi, casting by Koppel Casting, and music supervision by A.C.T. of CT’s Grammy-nominated Bryan Perri. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is recommended for Ages 12+ for mature themes, strong language, and discussions of mental health. The show will run from Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, June 21, 2026. Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. There are no performances on Wednesday, May 27th or Friday, June 5th. There is an added performance on Friday, May 29th at 2pm. The performance on Sunday, May 24th is not available to the general public, as it is reserved for patrons with sensory sensitivities. Please reach out to boxoffice@actofct.org for more details about this special performance.

Performances are selling fast so make sure you call the box office at (475) 215-5497 or visit our website (actofct.org) for best availability and to purchase tickets! Senior/Student and Group pricing is available. For more information about A.C.T. of CT, the Cast for DEAR EVAN HANSEN, season subscriptions, education programs, sponsor/donor opportunities, A.C.T. of CT’s First ACT! program, and other theatre-related news and announcements, visit actofct.org.