Archives: Cast Bios

Anthony Norman

Evan Hansen

Honored and beyond grateful to be here. Multi-instrumentalist from Chicago. Broadway: The Prom (OBC); National Tour: Newsies; TV/Film: Mare of Easttown, Chicago Med, Newsies Live, Dropping (upcoming); Selected Regional: Marcus in Murder for Two (FLMTF). Thanks to Richard Lissemore for showing me the way, Melissa Cross, Steve, Randi, Cady Huffman and Scott Weinstein. Thanks to the DEH team for welcoming me with such open arms. To Stacey, Danny and Ben for believing in me. To Mom and Dad for your unwavering support. To stream my upcoming EP and future announcements, check out www.anthonyjnorman.com

Alaina Anderson

Zoe Murphy

Alaina is elated to be making her professional debut! Proud alum of Yale University, B.A. Cognitive Science. Previous roles include Aldonza (Man of La Mancha), Wendla (Spring Awakening), Cinderella (Into The Woods) and Nina (In The Heights). Love and gratitude to the wonderful family, friends and mentors who have supported her, as well as Tara Rubin, Xavier Rubiano, Stacey Mindich and the entire DEH team. IG/Twitter: @laynieanderson. TikTok: @alainymous. alainanicoleanderson.com

Coleen Sexton

Heidi Hansen

Coleen starred on Broadway as Lucy when she was 20 years old in Jekyll and Hyde, as well as the TV version Jekyll and Hyde: Direct from Broadway opposite David Hasselhoff. National Tours: Wicked (Elphaba); Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham); Chicago (June/Go-To-Hell Kitty/US Mama Morton). Regional: Mamma Mia! (Donna); Spamalot (Lady of The Lake); End of the Rainbow (Judy Garland). Sending lots of love and thanks to the DEH/Tara Rubin teams and her Ma!

Lili Thomas

Cynthia Murphy

Lili is overjoyed to join DEH! Recently in Dave Malloy’s pre-Broadway run of Octet. Off-B’way: We’re Gonna Die (2nd Stage), The Hello Girls, Only Human. Select regional: Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Berkeley Rep, Milwaukee Rep, The Rev. BFA NYU/Tisch. BIG thanks to Kevin & TRC, Matt & Kat at DGRW, and my loves, Annabelle & Jack, for letting Mommy make and find her own map! Endless gratitude to Mom… this is for you. www.lili-thomas.com

August Emerson

Connor Murphy

Made his professional theatre debut at age 8 in The Rothschilds under the direction of Lonny Price. After an extended detour in film and television, August has finally found his way back to the stage. For all their support and love and guidance he would sincerely like to thank Deborah, Danna, Nichole, Jordan, Gia, Marianne, Melissa D., Richard H., The Faby’s, Take 3 and Michael Larsen.

John Hemphill

Larry Murphy

John starred on Broadway as Sam/Bill in Mamma Mia!, original Broadway company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock. First National Tour of The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time. Film: Zodiac directed by Academy Award®-nominated David Fincher. TV: “Castle, “Monk,” “Las Vegas,” “The Black List,” “Mr. Robot,” “Big Love” among others. Hi to my students at Stephens College! John is ever grateful to wife Jenn.

Pablo David Laucerica

Jared Kleinman

Pablo is PUMPED to be joining the DEH fam! A Miami-born Cuban-American, he recently graduated from Northwestern University, specializing in vocal performance and musical theatre. His main artistic interests include acting, songwriting, music production and content creation. Find his music content on TikTok/Instagram @pablodlaucerica! Special thanks to Stewart Talent, Stacey Mindich, Tara Rubin, Xavier Rubiano and the entire DEH team. Lots of love to Mami, Papi, Kaki and the Primelles for their constant support.

Micaela Lamas

Alana Beck

She/Her. Micaela is thrilled to join the DEH fam! She’s a recent grad of the Texas State University BFA Musical Theatre program (go Bobcats!) and a Texas native. All the love & thanks to CGF, the DEH team, Tara Rubin casting and every teacher along the way. Love to her friends, family and especially mom & her grandparents. Love you always.

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Jeffrey Cornelius

Alternate Evan Hansen; u/s Jared Kleinman

He/him. Jeffrey is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut in Dear Evan Hansen! Jackson MS Native and Current Student at CCM. LINK: Class 4, Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 on HBOMax. Favorite Shows include Pippin (CCM), Once (CCM). Huge Thank You to Mommy, Daddy, Daniel, Granny, Grandpa, Nana, PawPaw, Uncle John, TT, Kevin and EVERY SINGLE Teacher and Mentor who helped me get to this point. It takes a village.

Valeria Ceballos

u/s Zoe Murphy; Alana Beck

She/her. Valeria is thrilled to be making her Broadway National Tour debut! She is endlessly grateful to the team at Tara Rubin, the DEH creative team, The Mine, her family and her Jesse for supporting this little Latina’s big dreams.