Ben platt generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris caroline, or change a show that, though very different in tone from the book of mormon, also deals with. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. The dear evan hansen and book of mormon star released his debut pop album in march. Platt s credits also include the role of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, as well as benji applebaum in. Jun 10, 2012 i believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. His father is marc platt and worked as a film, television and theater producer.
He got his start in a national tour of caroline, or change at age 11 before snagging the breakout role of. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Ben platt announces north american headline tour gww. Official press release, grammy, tony, and emmy awardwinning artist ben platt today announces details of his highly anticipated north american headline tour, set to kick off may 3rd at. Ben platt began his career as a child star on broadway when he appeared in the famous musical the music man in 2002. Sara krulwichthe new york times even if you dont know mr. He is best known for his role in dear evan hansen, a broadway musical for which he has won several awards. In the fall, ben platt says goodbye to dear evan hansen on. Nic and ben platt as well as the rest of the cast are simply amazing. According to the team, ben platt will play his last show on november 19, 2017 sunday. All the details on ben platts family, education, career. Platt is perhaps best known for originating the role of the title character in the broadway musical dear evan hansen, a performance for which he has won numerous awards, including the 2017 tony award for best actor in a musical. Ben platt announces cities and dates for sing to me.
He was bitten by the theatre bug at an early age, appearing in the music man alongside kristin chenoweth, at the age. Ben platt actor singer benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Birth facts, family, and childhood ben was born on. He had the magic in him onscreen as benji applebaum in universals smash hit pitch perfect, and hes currently starring on broadway as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Tony awardwinning actor and singer ben platt rose to fame for his roles in the pitch perfect film franchise and for originating the role of evan hansen in broadways dear evan hansen. Ben platt, who more than three years ago spoke the words and sang the music of dear evan hansen for the first time, going on to win the tony award in june for best actor in a. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. With stops throughout the us and canada, the tour will come in support of platts debut solo lp sing. In addition to doyle and strand, the current broadway cast includes tony winner.
Ben platt is an american actor as well as a singer known for his famous broadway musical named, dear evan hansen for which he has received several awards. Ben platt tickets 2020 sing to me instead tour dates. New book of mormon star ben platt on his frozen friends and prepping for pitch perfect 2. Played the role of elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. His love for music and storytelling continued to grow as he got older. Ben platt announces cities and dates for sing to me instead. Grammy, tony, and emmy awardwinning artist ben platt today announces details of his highly anticipated north american headline tour, set to kick off may 3rd at chicago theatre in chicago, il. Platt delivered his first memorable performance in the book of mormon. Ben platt continued to be cast in more broadway musical productions and movies as an adult. Ben platt official website sing songs for me instead. Ben platt bio, net worth, who is ben platt, birthday. Ben platt tony winner 2017 singing dear evan hansen 1 trebles finals. At 11, he appeared in a brief national tour with caroline, or change, originally by jeanine tesori and tony kushner. Now, to celebrate finally making the move to nyc, ben platt comes to 54 below to sing some of his.
Get to know more about ben platt below, who just wrapped up his debut headlining tour, with five things you. Broadway star ben platt takes his turn at pop, pretty much nails it on new tour. Ben platt pitch perfect, the book of mormon sings stay with me at broadway loves sam smith on april 5, 2015 at 54 below. Ben platt biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality. I hug you dear even hansen ben platt actor picture new actors out of touch lin manuel miranda sing to me musicals. Nic rouleau as elder price in chicagos production of the book of mormon.
Ben platt tony winner 2017 the best vocal moments pitch. The tour is set to stop in austin, tx where ben flatt will also be premiering his film, run this town. Ben platt won a 2017 tony award for his breakout performance in dear evan hansen. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick. The show premiered on december 19, 2012, at the bank of america theatre and ran for almost a year.
The tony awardwinning actor best known as the titular star of dear. Broadway star ben platt takes his turn at pop, pretty much. Bright lights bigger city magic from pitch perfect 2 national anthem 3 my best girl from mame 4 flight by craig. Boston tour ben platt dear evan hansen no one loves me i love him first love i am awesome husband people. May 08, 2019 dear evan hansens ben platt is finally, sincerely himself on sing to me instead actor singer ben platt tells his own story on his debut album, sing to me instead. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony. Cbs, book of mormon llc, the harry fox agency, warner chappell. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015 and the politician 2019. Dear evan hansens ben platt is finally, sincerely himself on sing to me instead actor singer ben platt tells his own story on his debut album, sing to me instead. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris. The dear evan hansen and book of mormon star released his. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015 and billy lynns long halftime walk. Cute celebrities, celebs, dear evan hansen musical, skylar astin, pitch perfect 2, ben platt, theatre geek, book of mormon, celebrity.
Dear evan hansen star ben platt is finally, sincerely. Us tour wird nic rouleau als elder price durch david larsen ersetzt. Ben platt benjamin schiff platt is an american actor, singer and songwriter. He had landed the coveted role of elder cunningham in the national tour of the book of mormon. Benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. The tonywinning original star of dear evan hansen has announced the schedule for his upcoming north american concert tour, presented in conjunction with the launch of his debut album, sing. Whilst studying at the adderley school for performing arts in pacific palisades, he performed in productions such as into the woods and bye bye birdie. He is the fourth out of five children born to julie and marc platt. Ben platt tickets ben platt tickets ben platt is an american singer, songwriter and actor whose career began in 2002 at age 9 when he performed in the music man as young winthrop paroo. Please see below for a look at how ben platt ticket prices vary by city, and scroll up on this page to see ben platt tour dates and ticket prices for upcoming concerts in your city. The cost of ben platt tickets can vary based on a host of factors. Album art for sing to me instead atlantic records ben platt is taking his act on the road. He is also well known for playing the role of benji applebaum in pitch perfect. Aug 25, 2018 ben platt biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality, height married biography who is ben platt.
At 17, he played jean valjean in kidz theaters production of les miserables. He began his career in theater as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man, the book of mormon, and dear evan hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including the 2017 tony award for best actor in a musical. Is ben platt gay, who is the girlfriend or boyfriend. Ben platt biography facts, childhood, family life of actor. Platt has specialized on vocals and the piano as his musical expertise. Platts credits also include the role of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, as well as benji applebaum in.
Ben platt tickets ben platt concert tickets and tour dates. He began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as. At 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music man at the hollywood bowl alongside kristin chenoweth. After becoming a star of musicals on stage the book of mormon, dear evan hansen and on screen in the pitch perfect franchise, tony awardwinning actor ben platt is embarking on a new phase of his career as a singersongwriter. He got his start in a national tour of caroline, or change at age 11 before snagging the breakout role of benji in. Broadway star ben platt takes his turn at pop, pretty much nails it on.
Hes also shared another side of himself as a solo artist in early 2019 by dusting off the piano, picking up a pen and singing his own truth straight from the heart. He began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple. Ben platt tony winner 2017 the best vocal moments pitch perfect, dear evan hansen. Who is ben platt, why do fans think he is gay and who is. Ben platt bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history ben platt recently release an album, titled sing to me instead. His other roles are in the musical films pitch perfect 2012 and pitch perfect 2 2015 ben platt birth, age, family, education. Ben platt biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. Ben platt is reaping the fruits of his perseverance in the business. Ben is the fourth child of out of five his parents and his family is jewish. Originated the role of evan hansen in the broadway musical, dear evan hansen. Joined the national tour of caroline, or change at age 11. Bright lights bigger city magic from pitch perfect 2 national anthem.
Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. The show garnered nine tony awards including best musical. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. As the vocalist, actor, and performer sang life into a host of nuanced and fascinating characters, audiences embraced his voice wholeheartedly. Per analysis, this is likely to become a trifling figure to the actor in the coming years, as he is still steps away from the climax of his career.
Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Also, he has been the part of the movies like pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. In the fall, ben platt says goodbye to dear evan hansen. Platt began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man in 2002, the book of mormon from 2012 to 20 and dear evan hansen from 2015 to 2017, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including the tony award for best actor. Jun 07, 2017 ben platt tony winner 2017 singing dear evan hansen 1 trebles finals. Ben platt, who more than three years ago spoke the words and sang the music of dear evan hansen for the first time, going on to win the tony award in june for best actor in a musical, will leave. Platt has been part of many musical hits like the pitch perfect.
Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. His dad is a theatre, film, and tv producer, whose credits include wicked a broadway musical based on gregory maguires 1995 novel wicked. Get the latest news, music, and tour dates from ben platt. Platts career in theater began when he was a child, appearing in several broadway productions including the music man 2002 and the book of mormon 201220. Cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha mercado, opens in chicago dec. Actor ben platt, who plays elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris caroline, or change a show that, though very different in tone from the book of mormon. Preorder the debut album sing songs for me instead available 3. At 11, he appeared in a brief national tour of caroline, or change, by jeanine tesori and tony kushner.
Rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt to spread. Platt played elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning musical. Host neil patrick harris performs with book of mormon cast onstage at the 66th annual tony awards at the beacon theatre on june 10, 2012, in new york. Ben platt blew audiences away with his starring role in the hit broadway musical dear evan hansen. He is best known for playing benji applebaum in the comedy film pitch perfect 2012. Platt, this is the instinctive response to his performance, a nightly display of almost unbearable anguish and likely to earn him a. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. Ben platt lays out north american headline tour that. Platt went on to win the tony award for best actor in a leading role in a musical at.
Sep 25, 2019 ben platt is an american actor as well as a singer known for his famous broadway musical named, dear evan hansen for which he has received several awards. Platt originated the role of evan hansen in the tony awardwinning musical dear evan hansen. Platt played the role of elder cunningham in the book of mormon in 2012 chicago cast and 201415 broadway cast. Ben platt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. At just 24, the actor earned the 2017 tony for best actor in a musical.
However, how well do you know the multitalented artist and actor. You may know ben platt from his titular role on broadway on dear evan hansen, through his solo artist music, andor due to his onscreen roles in films such as the pitch perfect series. He was bitten by the theatre bug at an early age, appearing in the music man alongside kristin chenoweth, at the age of 9. James vincent meredith is the ranking chicagoan in the cast, a longtime chicago stage actor, a. A vocalist, actor and performer, platt has sung life into a host of nuanced characters, audiences. Platt made his professional acting debut as the blundering but lovable benji applebaum in the 2012 hit college a capella film pitch perfect. Ben was passionate about acting in theatre from his early childhood and made his theatre debut at the age. He won the tony award for best actor in a musical for his role in 2017. With stops throughout the us and canada, the tour will come in support of platt s debut solo lp sing to me instead, set to. Countless fans worldwide fell head over heels for ben platt during his tony awardwinning turn in the title role of dear evan hansen and onscreen in films such as the pitch perfect franchise. Biography and booking information for ben platt, tony awardwinning actor.
He reprised his role from the book of mormon at eugene oneill theatre. Benjamin schiff ben platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor and singer known for his role as benji applebaum in the musical films pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. Ben platt tour tickets tour dates event tickets center. Tony awardwinning actor ben platt has announced the upcoming concert tour for his. Benjamin schiff platt is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Ben platt biography facts, childhood, family life of. Throughout his broadway career he took part in various productions from the book of mormon, and dear evan hansen. Ben platt actorsinger ben platt theatregold database. Ben platt on stage theater credits, bio and tickets. In 2012, platt had a supporting role in the musical comedy pitch perfect, loosely based on the nonfiction book pitch. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of.