by NYBroadwayTours | Jul 15, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
Dear Fansens,
Today is a bittersweet day as the Broadway company of the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit Dear Evan Hansen says farewell to another beloved original cast member…. Laura Dreyfuss.
The Broadway veteran and former Glee star takes her final bow at the Music Box Theatre after an incredible 2 1/2 year journey. Dreyfuss has been with the show since some of its early readings, workshops, and its world premiere productions (in Washington D.C. at Arena Stage, Off Broadway at Second Stage Theater, and Broadway). However for Dreyfuss, she has more exciting things coming her way including a new TV job lined up. No word has been announced on when that will be airing.
Following Dreyfuss’ final bow, we are so excited about the lineup of actresses taking over the role of “Zoe Murphy” (the love interest of the title character).
From July 17th through 29th, 2018, the role will be performed 8 times a week by Dreyfuss’ standby Olivia Puckett.
From there starting July 31st, 2018, 18 year old Houston girl and newcomer Mallory Bechtel will become the new “Zoe Murphy” fulltime.
Congrats Laura on and incredible 2 1/2 year journey and delivering a powerful and haunting performance. Happy Trails!!
Break a leg Olivia and Mallory. We know both of you will make Laura really proud and making the role of “Zoe Murphy” your very own.
SINCERLEY ME (and everyone at New York Broadway Tours)
Laura Dreyfuss Leaving ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ for New TV Project
Three years after originating the role of Zoe Murphy in the hit Broadway musical, the ‘Glee’ alum is returning to television.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: The Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen has found a new leading lady. It has just been announced that newcomer Mallory Bechtel (an 18 year old recent High School Graduate from Houston, Texas) will make her Broadway Debut in the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit musical taking over the role of the love interest “Zoe Murphy” starting July 31st, 2018 at the Music Box Theatre.
Original cast member Laura Dreyfuss (who has been with the show’s road to Broadway since the very beginning) will sing one final REQUIUM this Sunday night, July 15th, 2018 (which will also be a special benefit performance for The Actors Fund).
The weeks following Dreyfuss’ July 15th departure and Bechtel’s July 31st start date (from July 17th – 29th, 2018), the role of “Zoe Murphy” will be played by understudy Olivia Puckett.
Congratulations to Mallory on landing your Broadway Debut fresh off of graduating High School. Break a leg!!
Happy Trails Laura!! Thank you for an incredible powerful and emotional performance.
Thoughts?
Mallory Bechtel Will Play Zoe Murphy in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
A fresh face is joining the cast of Dear Evan Hansen this summer! Newcomer Mallory Bechtel will make her Broadway debut, taking over the role of Zoe Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen beginning Tuesday, July 31. Laura Dreyfuss will play her final performance this Sunday evening (July 15) at an added Actors….
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BROADWAY, WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?! (WHOOF WHOOF WHOOF WHOOF). The lineup of presenters for this year’s 20th Annual Broadway Barks is set. Expecting to be there are cast members from some of Broadway’s current and hottest shows out there.
For those who may not know, BROADWAY BARKS is a once a year free animal shelter event created by Tony winner Bernadette Petersand the late Mary Tyler Moore. It teams the Broadway community and numerous animal shelters helping orphaned cats and dogs find loving and caring homes. For the past 20 years, 2,000 cats and dogs have graced the spotlight and over 85% of them have been successfully adopted
This year’s event is set for July 14th, 2018 in Shubert Alley.
In addition to all the fun meeting the animals, the highlight of BROADWAY BARKS begins at 5pm when Peters along with her Hello, Dolly on Broadway co-star Victor Garber and some of your favorite Broadway stars (see the list in the post below) take center stage in Shubert Alley for the presentation of the cats and dogs needing a home.
Ever wanted to adopt a pet of your very own but needed a little help from Broadway?s best?!! HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!
HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY BROADWAY BARKS!!
We at New York Broadway Tours are always excited every
year for this event,
Who is excited?!!!!
Stars From MEAN GIRLS, THE BAND’S VISIT, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More to Attend Broadway Barks
Broadway Barks returns in just a few weeks, and the lineup of stars in attendance has just been announced.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Rachel Bay Jones is set to depart the Broadway company of the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit Dear Evan Hansen later this summer. The actress (who earned a 2017 Tony Award for her performance in the Pasek and Paul musical) is set to take her final bow at the Music Box Theatre on August 5th, 2018. Up next for Jones is numerous upcoming Film and TV projects.
No word has been announced yet on who will be taking over from Jones as the struggling single mother “Heidi Hansen” in the Broadway production.
You will be missed!!
Who is sad to see Rachel leave?
?Dear Evan Hansen? Star Rachel Bay Jones to Exit Musical (EXCLUSIVE)
Rachel Bay Jones, who won a Tony Award in 2017 for playing the mother of an awkward teenager in ?Dear Evan Hansen,? will be leaving the Broadway production this summer, Variety has learned. Her last day at the Music Box Theatre will be on Aug. 5. ?It?s been a really long, beautiful run,? s…
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
ON THE MARQUEE: Last week, the company of the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit Dear Evan Hansen welcomed newcomer Sky Lakota-Lynch to the role of the scene stealing High School nerd “Jared Kleinman”. Check out the updated front of house billboards outside the Music Box Theatre.
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