Ben platt bio, net worth, movies, awards, gay, salary. How a 23yearold with mild anxiety and a charmed life became. Apr 28, 2017 because of star ben platt, the 23yearold with a mostly undertheradar career pitch perfect, the book of mormon who plays an anonymous, neurotic 17yearold on an improbable rise to high. Actor ben platt, who plays elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Staying in sign up for our home entertainment tips. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago, through june 2, 20. Platt received a lot of plaudits for his role in the book of mormon. Its as if were revisiting our first experience, but its been blown up, and its kind of under a microscope in a certain way. Sep 30, 2020 the book of mormon is an infamous musical that follows two latterday saints missionaries that are working to spread their faith in uganda.
Early stage work and the book of mormon at 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music man at the hollywood bowl alongside kristin chenoweth. Ben platt is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. And, puhkee, ee, ee, ooh, wah, he works his voice up the musical. Now before we get into weighing whether or not it should, lets just make it clear that, barring any financial incapacity to do so, the book of mormon will be among the broadway musicals resuming when broadway shows are able to resume over the shows nearly 10year run at the eugene oneill theatre, it has become one of the most financially successful productions in new york not to. The book of mormon on broadway retains its charms the. They are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by to talk abou. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. The book of mormon, the book of mormon, dear evan hansen regional,the secret garden,dear evan hansen off broadway, dear evan hansen broadway. After starring in the national tour of the book of mormon, platt made his. Man up is the ninth song in the broadway musical the book of mormon. In 2014, platt reprised his role when the show returned at the eugene oneill theatre.
His father, marc platt, was a lead producer of wicked. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Ben platt generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south. Platt s credits also include the role of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, as well as benji applebaum in the musical films pitch perfect 2012 and pitch perfect 2 2015. Columbia university and then dropping out six weeks later to play elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. Highquality, preshrunk heavy or lightweight fleece.
This week, we are thrilled to have the wonderful ben platt on the couch. Rouleau had the opposite experience, growing up in a family of nonsinging athletes that rare breed. Ben platt, nic rouleau and american idol finalist syesha mercado are the new leading trio of broadways the book of mormon, beginning jan. The rules, regulations and traditions of mormons are the platform of the comedy. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Ben platt bio, net worth, movies, awards, gay, salary, facts. For those unfamiliar, ben platt is an actor who made a splash as benji in pitch perfect and its sequel movie. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. 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. As the vocalist, actor, and performer sang life into a host of nuanced and fascinating characters, audiences embraced his voice wholeheartedly.
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. At 11, he appeared in a brief national tour of caroline, or change, by jeanine tesori and tony kushner. Ben platt, a 22yearold theater veteran, has the title role in dear evan. Richard linklater to direct musical with beanie feldstein. How a 23yearold with mild anxiety and a charmed life. 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 on broadway retains its charms the new. On broadway, he starred as elder cunningham in book of mormon and as evan hansen in dear evan hansen, having won the tony award for best actor in a musical. Everything you need to know about ben platt thenetline. Hasa diga eebowai is the fourth song in the broadway musical the book of mormon. The youngest elder in book of mormon chicago tribune. I really like playing people who arent easily likable, says ben platt. Ben platt book of mormon dear even hansen, ben platt, book of mormon. New book of mormon star ben platt on his frozen friends and.
Jan 02, 20 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. Jul 02, 2020 other projects hes worked on during his career include the book of mormon, pitch perfect, and pitch perfect 2. Feb, 2014 new book of mormon star ben platt on his frozen friends and prepping for pitch perfect 2. In the theatre world, he has played the role of elder cunningham in the book of mormon, both on the national tour and as his broadway debut in 2014. 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. He won the tony award for best actor in a musical for his role in 2017. They are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by. Just before he could begin his freshmen year at columbia university, ben landed the role of benji in the. He began his career in theater as a child and appeared in broadway productions of the book of mormon 201220 and dear evan hansen 20152017. Platt also has a musical concert film that is available for streaming on the site. Full of comedy, singing, and incredible acting, this production has won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. Platt played elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning musical. Man up comparison elder cunningham book of mormon youtube.
Musical theatre master class with ben platt ages 19. Ben platt, a star of the pitch perfect films who also had a muchpraised run in the book of mormon, plays the title role in an movingly sensitive, careermaking performance. Elder cunningham in the book of mormon and evan in dear evan hansen, both on broadway. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. At 17, he played jean valjean in kidz theaters production of les miserables. Aug 21, 2014 the starring roles of the mutt and jeff missionary team originally played by andrew rannells and josh gad have been seamlessly retailored by nic rouleau and ben platt. The book of mormon coming back to broadway nyctastemakers. Pantages 2014 engagement of the book of mormon extends. The second is the chance to see what could be a very big star in the making in ben platt s portrayal of the nerdy loose cannon elder cunningham. He deferred from columbia to be in the book of mormon. Ben platt in broadway performance dear evan hansen.
It also should be mentioned from a composition standpoint, the score is fantastic and among the very best in the past 20 years. He began his career in theater as a child and appeared in broadway productions of the book of mormon 201220 and dear evan hansen 2015201. That is the platform it uses, but is not so concerned with the religion itself. This is more in depth into ben, found on wikipedia. This is the only place you can find the full performance of the bom cast with nic rouleau and ben platt. Ben platt actorsinger benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. 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. Jul 06, 2020 on the monday, july 6th edition of tamron hall, emmy, grammy, and tony awardwinning actor and musician ben platt joined the show to discuss the second season of netflixs the politician. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic.
At 11, he appeared in a brief national tour of caroline, or change, by jeanine. Pantages 2014 engagement of the book of mormon extends playbill. He is the recipient of grammy awards for best musical theater album for his work in dear evan hansen in 2018. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. Josh gad, brian sears, david oreilly, cody jamison strand, tom xander, jordan matthew brown, nyk bielak or dan buckley. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago. Ben platt had me in stitches with his nerdtothemax portrayal of man up. At the age of 11, ben began his performance career in the national tour of caroline, or change as noah. Book of mormon was casting for multiple companies ben platt, who is cunningham in the chicago. Ben platt leads powerful dear evan hansen to broadway. The book of mormon was so distinctive that he was snagged for the. Live from radio city music hall, it was released in may 2020 and features the final stops of the tour for his album, sing to me instead. See more ideas about dear evan hansen, evan hansen, ben platt.
Ben platt cast in ang lee film billy lynns long halftime. Um dont follow me i just post what i dont want to have to run youtube to listen to. Its key song is grow as we go, about individuals changing, together. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret. Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists.
His other well known role evan hansen, in the smash hit dear evan hansen. At 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music man at the hollywood bowl alongside kristin chenoweth. The musical also boasts impressive alumni including matt doyle, nikki renee daniels, rory omalley, michael potts, ben platt, and many more. Jun 15, 2015 ben s other credits include roles in wicked, caroline, or change and, most recently, elder cunningham in the broadway production of book of mormon.
As a recording artist, he released his debut album, sing to me instead, in 2019 and appeared in lin manuel mirandas exquisite hamildrops mashup, foundtonight. Aug 22, 2019 platt received a lot of plaudits for his role in the book of mormon. Ben platt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. If you search ben platt on netflix, the politician wont be the only thing that comes up.
The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Sep 01, 2014 pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. It is more being fascinated by the mormon religion. Starring in the book of mormon is big step forward for ben platt. See more ideas about ben platt, dear evan hansen, evan hansen. New book of mormon star ben platt on his frozen friends. I won the lottery and saw it from house right up in the box, and i. If youre new to the ben platt fandom, brush up on these key facts about the talented star ahead. When he was just 11, he played noah in the national tour of caroline, or change, and his. And the plot of an outsider coming in to change a small community for the better is right out of the. Platt originated the role of evan hansen in the tony awardwinning musical dear evan hansen.
He is also the nominee of a golden globe award nomination for best actor television series musical or comedy for his performance in the series the politician in 2020. Shop book of mormons ben platt hoodies and sweatshirts designed and sold by artists for men, women, and everyone. The book of mormon premiered on 19th december 2012 and run for almost a year at the bank of america theatre. When broadway shows resume, should the book of mormon be. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ben platt, nic rouleau and syesha mercado are new stars of. How ben platt changes with his orginal music the theatrical.
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