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On finally seeing ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

“Dear Evan Hansen” has long been my white whale when it comes to musicals. I read the book…

by serenapuang September 12, 2026

Serena Puang

Serena is a cultural critic and journalist in Baton Rouge. She has written for the New York Times, The Boston Globe, NBC, and many other publications. She’s passionate about writing about communities of color, accessibility, and books. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Teen Vogue, NBC, and more. Outside of writing, she's also a local content creator and social media manager. You can contact her at contact@dearyall.net