Leaving with about 10 great songs running through your head is pretty much unheard of.

To be clear, our 17-year-old hero gains confidence, a girlfriend, and popularity because of a lie.

Plus, hes pretty mean to his mom.

Dear Evan Hansen2016Pictured: Mike Faist, Ben Platt

Credit: Matthew Murphy

Still, we root for Evan at every turn.

And dont be surprised if, to one degree or another, you see yourself in Evan.

On the outside always lookin in/Will I ever be more than Ive always been?

he sings in the showstopping Waving Through a Window.

Casting directors, get ready: Youre going to be hearing that one a lot.