Dear Evan Hansen Content Question

[Gretchen3]

Posted: 12/13/16 at 12:45pm

Can anyone who has seen Dear Evan Hanson give me some insight as to what the content is like as far as language, sexual themes etc?  

 

Updated On: 12/13/16 at 12:45 PM

[spikethebunny]

Posted: 12/13/16 at 12:58pm

There's some swearing (f-bombs and stuff included). In terms of sexual themes, there are jokes about two boys being lovers (there are some penis jokes and mentions of masturbation if I remember correctly) and there is a scene where a guy and a girl make out, but that is pretty PG.

Honestly, it just felt like pretty typical teenager talk.

Updated On: 12/13/16 at 12:58 PM

[AC126748]

Posted: 12/13/16 at 1:01pm

There's literally nothing in this show that an average American youth doesn't encounter on a daily basis.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/13/16 at 1:25pm

Yeah, despite the heaviness of some of the story, you're not going to get especially strong language and certainly no nudity or even partial nudity.

[Sam Davis2]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 12:36pm

I am bringing my mom, grandma, and sister to see this with me and I am worried they won't like it because of the language. I would like to know how bad the f-bombs and stuff are because I have seen videos of Mike Faist dropping some bombs. I tried prepping my mom about it but I'm seriously worried she won't want to see it now because she doesn't want to be exposed to that world of language.

[Lot666]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 12:39pm

Sam Davis2 said: "I am bringing my mom, grandma, and sister to see this with me and I am worried they won't like it because of the language. I would like to know how bad the f-bombs and stuff are because I have seen videos of Mike Faist dropping some bombs. I tried prepping my mom about it but I'm seriously worried she won't want to see it now because she doesn't want to be exposed to that world of language."

I've seen it three times and, until some folks above mentioned them, I didn't even recall any f*cks. Such things will not be anyone's takeaway from this show.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 12:59pm

Sam Davis2 said: "I am bringing my mom, grandma, and sister to see this with me and I am worried they won't like it because of the language. I would like to know how bad the f-bombs and stuff are because I have seen videos of Mike Faist dropping some bombs. I tried prepping my mom about it but I'm seriously worried she won't want to see it now because she doesn't want to be exposed to that world of language."

There are several f*cks throughout the show, I'd say at least 5, but less than 10. Just let them know that at least 2 of them are in the first few scenes, from Connor and Zoe, but, after that, they're sporadic, and only from Jared, I believe. None of them are sexual references, they're all exclamations, such as "f*ck you." Like Lot666 said, though, they probably won't be the takeaway from the show, and I don't think they'll affect their enjoyment of it. 

Updated On: 1/31/18 at 12:59 PM

[bwaylistener]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 2:31pm

It's always nice to know exactly what kind of content you are in for if you have concerns about certain language or themes.

Yes, there are several times when someone says "f*ck you" (three that I can think of), as well as a couple of quieter times someone says "sh*t."

There is a line about "jerking off," one about "sucking d*ck for meth," and as mentioned, a line about "sending pictures of your penises."

There are several references to drug use.

Those are really the only things I can think of that you might be concerned about.

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 3:22pm

@SamDavis 2:

Quite honestly, I wouldn't even mention anything about the language in advance. I think if you do, that's what they'll be listening for. Instead, just hope that become engaged by the show like most seem to do.

I have several conservative friends in their 70"s who have seen the show and none have even mentioned the language. Rather than worn them about something, I might just tell them that the show won the Tony award for the Best Musical and Best Score and let them look forward to seeing it.  

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 8:14pm

Aside from the intense subject matter (mental illness, etc.), it's typical things high schoolers see.

[Rainah]

Posted: 1/31/18 at 11:08pm

I'd give a listen to "sincerely, me" as that's about how lewd it gets. Nothing over the top but I don't think I'd be wanting to sit beside my conservative father while listening to "I think of you each night/I rub my nipples and start moaning with delight" if/then was bad enough

[herewegoabc]

Posted: 2/1/18 at 7:25am

If you're worried about language, I can think of 11 F-bombs and 5 sh*ts off the top of my head. The majority of them are in the first act. Other than that, though, there are only mild sexual and drug references. All of the sexual references are made in an obvious joking manner.

Updated On: 2/1/18 at 07:25 AM

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 2/1/18 at 9:50am

This is an interesting post because when I first saw DEH I can't even remember a swear word but then again, I am much older and have lived a non sheltered life.

I recall being in high school on a school trip to NYC and seeing the original Chorus Line. I was shocked when "f**k" was uttered on stage.  As a kid it made me feel I was watching something for adults and being let in on a whole real view of life.