Benjamin Platt is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He made his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon and later starred in Dear Evan Hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character, including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Platt's film credits include Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, Ricki and the Flash, Run This Town, and Drunk Parents. Since 2019, he has starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
In 2017, Platt signed with Atlantic Records and released his album, Sing to Me Instead. In May 2020, a concert film, titled Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall, debuted on Netflix.
Platt reprise his role as Evan Hansen in the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hanson. It will be released on September 24, 2021.
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Ben Platt, Parade
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall, Leslie Uggams, and many more!
Join Broadway legends Jennifer Holliday and Shoshana Bean as they share the stage with America's Got Talent winner, Luke Islam at The Cutting Room. Learn how to purchase tickets.
On Monday, Tony-Award winning performers Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss some of their Broadway roles and experiences. In his discussion with host Andy Cohen, Ben Platt talked about celebrities who have attended his Broadway performances. In Bareilles' discussion with Cohen, she talked about some of her go-to karaoke songs and also revealed her favorite Broadway diva. Watch the videos here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer. Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!
Watch Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and more perform at the Joe Biden Fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 28th!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.
Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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Tony winner Ben Platt is indeed back on Broadway later this spring when he arrives at the newly renovated Palace Theatre. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the show!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Fresh off the announcement about his upcoming Broadway residency, Ben Platt appeared on The View to perform his new single. Before the performance, Platt opened up about what inspired his new record, 'Honeymind,' and shared about why he's excited to play his own music on Broadway during the upcoming concert engagement. Watch videos!
The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.
Ben Platt will be releasing his new album, 'Honeymind,' this May. Written over the past two years across Nashville, Savannah, Los Angeles, and New York, the album was executive produced by David Cobb. Platt said on social media that the album was inspired by a hike he took with his fianceé, Noah Galvin.
From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.
Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.
Elizabeth A. Davis has joined the cast of Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series in March. See who else is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ben Platt has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Ben Platt has not appeared in the West End.
Ben Platt has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Parade," Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen," Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for "Dear Evan Hansen," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen."
Ben Platt has won several awards for his role in the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
Ben Platt's next show will be Ben Platt Live at the Palace which opens on 5/28/2024 on Broadway.
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