'YOU WILL BE FOUND': 'DEAR EVAN...

Manning, general manager of ATG Productions.

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POWERFUL

"I've loved the show since I was a teenager — I grew up with it," said Zoë Athena, who plays Zoe Murphy. "Now, going through life as a young adult and returning to it, I'm really hearing the lyrics for the first time and understanding their weight."

Young people love it but Dear Evan Hansen isn't just for young people. "I think everyone can relate to someone in the story," said Ellis Kirk, who plays Evan Hansen. "I don't think it matters who you are—whether you're a dad, a mom, a son... I've seen so many people be affected by the story. I think it's so powerful."

Rebecca McKinnis, who plays Evan's mom Heidi, agrees. "I think what's great about this show is that parents and their children alike can relate to it. I feel like, if parents come and watch this show, they will take a minute to remind themselves to check in with what their kids do, no matter how busy they are. It also opens conversations about mental health."