The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Book by Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Directed by Marina Gradowitz
Vocal Directed by Matthew Brown & Anna Santiago
October 23, 24, 29, 30, + November 6, 7 at 7:30pm
October 25, November 1 at 2pm
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Emmy® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach), Dear Evan Hansen is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.
TICKETS: $25 General Admission; $20 Students/Seniors; $70 VIP table for 2 includes a front row table for 2 guests, bottle of sparkling apple cider to share, mini apple pies, and unlimited popcorn.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Refunds/Exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show date. Ticket transfers MUST be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Please reply to your confirmation email to transfer tickets to a new date. No tickets will be transferred after the event starts.
Health and Safety: Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Start & Running Time: Please note our new start time at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. This show runs 2.5 hours including one 15 minute intermission.
Age Range: This show is appropriate for all ages. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Late Policy: Late seating is not allowed due to the configuration of the theatre.
More Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Theatre Policies may be found on our POLICIES PAGE.
Date & Time
Oct 23 - Nov 7, 2026
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
