It's not long now until the anticipated national tour of Dear Evan Hansen begins! It has now been announced that Jessica Phillips, who was last seen on Broadway in Leap Of Faith, will play Heidi Hansen, Evan's mother.

Phillips will star alongside the previously announced Ben Levi Ross, who is playing the titular role.

As well as Leap Of Faith, Phillips has also starred in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Next To Normal and Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway.