Broadway Hit 'Dear Evan Hansen' Debuts in Paris
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The acclaimed Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" has opened in Paris. The French-language production is now playing at the city's Théâtre de la Madeleine.
The show tells the story of a teenager, Evan Hansen, who struggles with severe social anxiety. Its story explores family conflict, teenage isolation, and the influence of social media.
The music is by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The duo also wrote songs for the films "The Greatest Showman" and "La La Land."
FRANCE 24's Genie Godula recently interviewed Kevin Barnachea, one of the stars of the Paris cast, for the program "Entre Nous."