Sincerely, Me (from Dear Evan Hansen): E-Z Play Today

This duet captures the nervous energy and tentative connection at the heart of Dear Evan Hansen in a song that works equally well in concert or as a teaching piece about musical theater language. The piano arrangement is singable and emotionally accessible without sacrificing the sophistication that makes the original so affecting.

Tentative and earnest, the song carries the awkwardness of two people trying to connect while doubting whether they're doing it right. The music mirrors this tension with a melody that feels caught between confession and questioning.

Pianists exploring contemporary musical theater repertoire and singers who want material that's dramatically substantial without requiring a full ensemble. This works for anyone tackling songs that demand emotional maturity alongside technical facility.

• Treat the accompaniment as its own voice rather than simply supporting the singers; the piano figures drive the pacing and emotional shape of the song.
• Find the specific rhythmic relationship between the two vocal lines early in rehearsal, since they're often layered rather than in unison.
• Let the vulnerability breathe; resist the urge to rush through the quieter moments, which is where the song's honesty lives.
• Listen to the original cast recording to absorb how Pasek and Paul intended the lyrics to sit rhythmically on the melody.

Pair this with other contemporary musical theater selections for a recital that reflects what your students actually listen to, or use it as a bridge between classical repertoire and the musical theater music your ensemble genuinely cares about. It also serves singers preparing auditions for programs that value contemporary material.

• Lyrical phrasing in contemporary musical theater idiom
• Coordinating independent vocal lines in a duet texture
• Reading and performing syncopated rhythms over a steady accompaniment
• Conveying subtext and emotional nuance through song