Review: Rakas Evan Hansen

“Heartbreaking, heartbreaking, contradictory. (…) Helsinki City Theatre’s new musical has such a tenacious and multifaceted story that it makes you think not only about bullying, but also about family dynamics, economic inequality, young people’s mental health problems, the power of social media, loneliness, death and the chances of survivors to survive. (…) The story is big, touching and on the shoulders of the young performers. (…) Now that the Helsinki City Theatre is looking for young spectators to fill the seats, these soloists will succeed.”

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