Six-Time Tony Winner 'Dear Evan Hansen' to Be Explored Both as a Book and a Musical

Yes24 to Host 'Page & Stage' on July 5
Featuring Park Kanghyun, Kim Sunyoung, and Kang Jihye

Cultural content platform Yes24 announced on June 8 that it will hold 'Page & Stage Vol.3,' an event highlighting the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' both as a book and on stage, at Excalla in Seoul on July 5.

'Dear Evan Hansen' Novel and Musical Connected in 'Page & Stage Vol.3' Event Hosted by Yes24

'Page & Stage' is Yes24's multi-content cultural project that connects books with various forms of cultural content such as performances, music, and films. The program explores how a single work transforms and is interpreted across different genres.

This third edition will focus on the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen.' The event will shed light on the appeal of the work, which was reborn as a novel after the musical's success, and the significance of its transition across genres.

'Dear Evan Hansen' is a musical that has won six Tony Awards and the Grand Prize at the Korea Musical Awards. Addressing themes of loneliness, connection, and growth in modern society, it is set to return to the stage in Korea for the first time in two years with a new run at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater in August.

The event will feature author Oh Eun, 'Dear Evan Hansen' producer Shin Dongwon, and actors Park Kanghyun, Kim Sunyoung, and Kang Jihye. Park Kanghyun will play the role of Evan Hansen, Kim Sunyoung will portray Heidi Hansen, and Kang Jihye will appear as Zoe Murphy. They will discuss the message of the work, the characters' journeys, and creative stories from behind the scenes.

Prior to the event, Yes24 will hold an online comment event through June 24. Anyone who leaves a question for the cast on the event page will be automatically entered in the event, and some questions will be used as topics during the live talk. A total of 550 participants selected by lottery will be given priority ticket purchase opportunities. Winners will be announced on June 26.

All attendees will receive a limited edition 'Page & Stage Vol.3' book-shaped NFC keyring as a special goodie.

In addition to this event, Yes24 will also host 'YES24 DAY,' a full house event for the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen,' on August 9.

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