TJC Theatre to perform “Dear Evan Hansen” 

The letter was never meant to be read by anyone — yet its existence draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family’s grief over the loss of their son. For Evan, this tragic situation gives him the chance of a lifetime: to belong. A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity, and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation.

“On the outside, looking in. Will I ever be more than I’ve always been?” —Evan Hansen

Be a part of  “Dear Evan Hansen,” a powerful, emotional look at modern isolation, social anxiety, and human connection. This Tony Award-winning musical enjoyed a six-year run on Broadway and was a smash hit with theater audiences.

Presented by the TJC Theatre Department at the Jean Browne Theatre on the College’s main campus, “Dear Evan Hansen” runs Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 7-10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are advised that the musical contains mature themes and is not suitable for all audiences.

Cast and Student Production Team

Director: Jacob Davis
Musical Direction: Charles Praytor

Cast:

Evan Hansen — Dylan Neve of Sunnyvale, TX

Heidi Hansen — Lauri Davis (Alumnus ’05)

Zoe Murphy — Lyric Wolfe of Kaufman, TX

Connor Murphy —Joshua Cota of Overton, TX

Cynthia Murphy — Julianne Casey (Alumnus ’16)

Larry Murphy — Charles Praytor (Alumnus ’08)

Jared Kleinman — A.J. Soto of Emory, TX

Alana Beck — Jamie Luna of Ferris, TX

Stage Manager: Nathaniel Franklin of Troup, TX

Director’s Assistant: Kenedee Fischer of Forney, TX

Tickets can be purchased for “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Box Office, beginning Sept. 30, 2026, at the Wise Cultural Arts Building, open Monday through Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. For more information call 903-510-2212 or visit TJC.edu/TheatreTickets.

Music and lyrics for “Dear Evan Hansen” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; book by Steven Levenson. This musical is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

For additional information regarding the performances, contact Shawna Lynch at shawna.lynch@tjc.edu.