Come From Away vs Dear Evan Hansen
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Come From Away
Dear Evan Hansen
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Dear Evan Hansen has a higher critic rating (87 vs 79).
Audiences say: Come From Away earns an A+ (Loving It), while Dear Evan Hansen gets an A- (Liking It).
Critics warmly embrace this uplifting 9/11 musical about Newfoundland's hospitality, praising its heartwarming story, infectious Celtic-folk score, and stellar ensemble cast, though some find it overly sentimental or question the appropriateness of the subject matter.
Critics hail this emotionally powerful musical about teenage loneliness and social media as a landmark work, with near-universal praise for Ben Platt's extraordinary, vulnerable performance and Pasek and Paul's affecting score.