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The North American Tour of Tony® and Grammy®-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will make its highly anticipated stop at Miller Auditorium on Nov. 14–15. Adding a special connection to Michigan, two cast members are proud alums of prominent Michigan universities. Michael Fabisch, who plays the title role ‘Evan Hansen’, recently graduated from the University of Michigan, and Caitlin Sams, who plays the role of ‘Cynthia Murphy’, graduated from Western Michigan University.
 

Michael Fabisch (Evan Hansen)

Hailing from Buffalo, Minnesota, Fabisch’s journey into performance began in community theatre. Venturing further into the craft, Michael spent transformative summers at the Teenage Drama Workshop at California State University. His passion led him to The Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School, where he became a four-time winner for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role from the MN Spotlight Awards.

At the University of Michigan, Fabisch delved deeper into the essence of art, discovering his unique connection to each character he embodies. In 2021, he received first place in the NATS Michigan Collegiate Musical Theatre Competition. Fabisch recently graduated with his BFA in Musical Theatre. He embraces every avenue up ahead and is excited to join the North American Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN as the title character. Fabisch would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude to his brilliant mentors, his loving family, and his caring friends for their immense support. @mynameismichaelandiplaypretend michaelfabisch.com
 

Caitlin Sams (Cynthia Murphy)

Caitlin Sams returns to her alma mater’s campus to perform with the North American touring cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN as Cynthia Murphy. Sams graduated from Western Michigan University with a BFA in Musical Theatre.

Since graduating, Sams has been in countless regional theatre productions, including Beautiful, CATS, Legally Blonde, Escape to Margaritaville, Brigadoon, Kinky Boots, and many more. Sams has toured nationally in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Elf, and Flashdance. She is proud to join the DEAR EVAN HANSEN company and gives big thanks to her family and big love to Dale. @unsophisticaitlin caitlinsams.com

Join us as these two Michigan alumni shine, sharing a powerful message of hope, inclusion, and empathy. DEAR EVAN HANSEN performs Nov. 14–15 at 7:30 p.m.