The only movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen directed by Stephen Chobsky and starring Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, Danny Pino and DeMarius Copes. The film’s original score is composed by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Luca, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, The Good Doctor) and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman) who co-wrote the songs for the original music with Benj Pasek. Interscope Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie, including the original track The Anonymous Ones written by Pasek, Paul & Stenberg. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the Universal Pictures release.
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Amandla Stenberg’s Original Song ‘The Anonymous Ones’ from ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Released
Interscope Records & Universal Studios have released the original song The Anonymous Ones from the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen. The song performed by Amandla Stenberg who also co-wrote the track with songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul is now available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon. Also being released today is SZA‘s version of the song (click here to stream/download). Listen to both full tracks after the jump. As previously reported, a full soundtrack album will be released digitally and physically on September 24 (visit Amazon to pre-order) and several other songs are already available now.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Soundtrack Album Details
Universal Studios & Interscope Records will release the official soundtrack album for the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen. The album includes the songs from the movie written by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story) and performed by cast members including Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Amy Adams, Colton Ryan, Julianne Moore, Nik Dodani, Danny Pino & others. The movie features two original songs, A Little Closer performed by Ryan and The Anonymous Ones performed by Stenberg who also co-wrote the track with Pasek & Paul. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on September 24 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Two first songs (Waving Through a Window & You Will Be Found) are already available to stream/download now. Listen to both tracks after the jump.
Dan Romer & Justin Paul Scoring Stephen Chbosky’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Dan Romer (Luca, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, Wendy) has teamed up with Justin Paul to compose the underscore for the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen. The film is directed by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and stars Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan and Danny Pino. The movie is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same title written by Steven Levenson (with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek & Paul) and revolves around an isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age.
Amandla Stenberg, Justin Paul & Benj Pasek to Write New Song for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Movie Adaptation
Actress Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give, The Eddy, Everything, Everything, The Darkest Minds) has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen. She will also be performing and co-writing an original song for the movie with Academy Award winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land). The film will be directed by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and produced by Marc Platt (Bridge of Spies, Mary Poppins Returns) and Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). Steven Levenson who wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning musical is writing the screenplay.