![]() Despite its Broadway credentials, “Dear Evan Hansen” hits screens faced with an inherent tension: Can its songs and cast, led by Ben Platt reprising his Tony-winning role, overcome the uncomfortable premise and problematic protagonist? The answer is not completely, despite tweaks seemingly made specifically to try softening those edges.Īlthough one might think an acclaimed musical wouldn’t warrant such concerns, the nature of the story – about a misunderstanding that becomes a lie, at first kind in its intentions but increasingly cruel as it drags on – won’t be for everyone. ![]()
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