Wynnewood native brings Friends Central story to Broadway stage

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Broadway Philly brings "Dear Evan Hansen" to town

Benj Pasek grew up in Philadelphia, went to school at Friends Central in Wynnewood, Penn., and now he has an Oscar, a Grammy and a Tony. We'll meet the local lyricist who created "Dear Evan Hansen" and learn how the story is based on an experience from Benj's high school days at Friends Central.

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