When does the performance start and end

The start is on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 19:30. The end is around 22:15, the runtime is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including intermission.

Where does Dear Evan Hansen take place

At the portal of the Bonn Opera, Am Boeselagerhof 1, 53111 Bonn. Access is via the opera house, the venue is signposted.

Are there accessibility notes

The opera house is accessible. There are elevators, accessible toilets, and designated wheelchair spaces. Companions receive discounts according to theater regulations.

How do I get there and where can I park

Public transport: City trains 62, 65, 66, 67 to Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz; Bus 600, 601 to the opera house. Parking: Opera garage with event rate, entrance Brassertufer or Am Boeselagerhof.

What do the tickets cost

According to the playbill, the prices for Dear Evan Hansen are around 13.20 to 27.50 euros depending on the seating category. Last-minute tickets are sometimes available through JTB.

Is there an intermission and a coat check

Yes, an intermission is scheduled. Coat checks are located in the foyer; the evening staff is happy to assist.

Dear Evan Hansen in Bonn: Great Emotions, Clear Direction, Strong Voices

Name: Dear Evan Hansen
Start: 2026-04-10T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-11T00:15:00+02:00
Location: Opernhaus Bonn – Portal (Koproduktion mit JTB)

Dear Evan Hansen in Bonn: A Musical about Loneliness, Truth, and the Chance for Closeness

From Friday, April 10, 2026, the curtain rises at the portal of the Bonn Opera for Dear Evan Hansen – in co-production with the Young Theater Bonn. The multiple award-winning Broadway phenomenon combines great pop ballads with a touching coming-of-age story and unfolds a gripping theater atmosphere in the opera house.

A Stage Experience between Light and Shadow

The staging by Bernard Niemeyer focuses the dramaturgy on Evan's inner turmoil: social anxieties, a misunderstood letter, a snowball of lies. In precise direction, intimate scenes condense into emotional chamber plays before the space opens wide with choral areas and pulsating light. The result: an evening that demands both heart and mind.

Music that Carries – Words that Remain

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are responsible for music and song lyrics, Steven Levenson for the book; the German version is by Nina Schneider. Songs like Waving Through a Window or You Will Be Found (in German version) form a sound carpet that drives the characters forward rather than illustrating them – the acoustics of the opera house allow the quiet confessions to resonate as distinctly as the large ensemble moments.

Set and Costume: Making Visible What Burns Invisibly

Mara Lena Schönborn's stage and Katharina Savvides' costumes create clear, quickly changeable tableaus: projections, displays, sharply set light axes – thus the direction materializes our digitally networked present. The audience's reaction noticeably swings between emotion and critical reflection: One can hear the collective intake of breath as Evan's narrative begins to crumble.

Context and Quality

Dear Evan Hansen has been awarded six Tony Awards (including Best Musical), a Grammy for Best Musical Album, and the Olivier Award – quality markers that frame the Bonn production as a serious contribution to contemporary stage art. The piece raises questions about responsibility, empathy, and truthfulness, remaining close to the characters.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: Dear Evan Hansen captivates the audience.

Instagram: One visitor writes: 'This production strikes to the core – honest, nuanced, beautifully sung'
Facebook: One theatergoer comments: 'Moving musical theater with a strong ensemble – present long after the final applause'

Conclusion

What can you expect? An intense musical evening about loneliness and belonging, driven by strong acting, smart direction, and a score that gets under your skin. Experience this sensual, reflective stage event live in Bonn.