The Dear Evan Hansen original broadway cast! Title character, Evan Hansen who is played by Ben Platt, is a teen just trying to fit in, despite his social anxiety. His "family friend", AKA the insanely cool Jared Kleinman, played by Will Roland, helps Evan try to do just this. Other characters in the show include Heidi (Rachel Bay Jones), Cynthia (Jennifer Laura Thompson), Larry (Michael Park), Alana (Kristolyn Lloyd), and Connor (Mike Faist). #DearEvanHansen #DEH #Broadway