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French 'Dear Evan Hansen' Explores Anxiety and Family Drama

12/4/2025

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The French version of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen is now showing at Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris, France.
The production centers on Evan Hansen, a teenager with severe social anxiety, and it explores family drama and the influence of social media.
The musical was created by Pasek and Paul.
Kevin Barnachea, a star of the production, shared insights about the performance in an interview with FRANCE 24.

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The French version of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen is now showing at Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris, France.
The production centers on Evan Hansen, a teenager with severe social anxiety, and it explores family drama and the influence of social media.
The musical was created by Pasek and Paul.
Kevin Barnachea, a star of the production, shared insights about the performance in an interview with FRANCE 24.