![]() Music/Book: Damon Intrabartolo Lyrics/Book: Jon Hartmere Does that make sense, or am I just hungry? Either way, you might just love Waitress if you’re a “Fansen”.Īnd speaking of musical similarities, If/Then has quite a few of them too! The songs are just beautiful, and there are lots of emotional moments you can relish as well. Well, the music in Waitress has that same tone to it – buttery, sugary, floury, goodness. There is something about the music in Dear Evan Hansen that’s just gentle, genuine, and buttery. Music/Lyrics: Sara Bareilles Book: Jessie Nelson It also has a super energetic pop score, which you’ll probably like as well! Here’s a great musical that also deals with teenage perspectives and high school moments. Music: Tom Kitt Music/Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda Lyrics: Amanda Green Book: Jeff Whitty Although the story is in no way similar, there is a vibe in the music that parallels the one in DEH. If you love Dear Evan Hansen for the emotionally gorgeous songs throughout, chances are pretty high that you’re going to like The Last Five Years as well. Also, the lead’s name is Evan, so they have that in common too! But it is similar in that it also deals with teenage themes, coming of age, and young relationships. Music/Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown Book: Dan Elish, Robert Hornįlipping things around, 13 is not that similar to Dear Evan Hansen in terms of musicality. But if you like the music in DEH, you’ll probably like the music in A Christmas Story. So again, this is not a musical like Dear Evan Hansen in terms of story. Music/Lyrics: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Book: Joseph RobinetteĪ Christmas Story has made the list for the same reasons as above (mainly because it’s written by Pasek and Paul). So if you’re just looking for something similar in terms of musicality, give this one a whirl! However, it is written by Pasek and Paul – the duo who wrote Dear Evan Hansen. Because of that, you’ll find a good number of similarities in the music itself. This musical is not similar to DEH in terms of story or themes. Music/Lyrics: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Book: Peter Duchan Music: Duncan Sheik Lyrics/Book: Steven SaterĬontinuing on with teenage themes, Spring Awakening is a must for all “Fansens”! The music is a pop-rock score, emotionally heavy, and filled with touching moments, just like the music of Dear Evan Hansen. If you’re looking to get into another musical that focuses on relatable teenage struggles, Be More Chill might be your best bet! Be More Chill also deals with high school social status, awkwardness, and the idea of not fitting in. And if you love the music from Dear Evan Hansen, you’ll probably love the music from Next to Normal too. ![]() Most notably, there are a couple of big overlapping themes such as mental health and teenage struggles. There are many similarities between Dear Evan Hansen and Next to Normal. Music: Tom Kitt Lyrics/Book: Brian Yorkey This means that if you choose to make a purchase through one of the following links, we may earn a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. But what do you do when you’ve listened to the songs one too many times? Find some new and wonderful musicals like Dear Evan Hansen to fill the void! And that’s exactly why we’ve put together this list of 12 of our favorite musicals like Dear Evan Hansen. ![]() Have you been low-key obsessing over Dear Evan Hansen since you first listened to the cast recording or saw the musical? Are you a so-called, “Fansen”? Well join the club! It can be exciting to find that new musical that gets your blood pumping and turns bad days into good ones.
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