Ben Platt

Platt was born in Los Angeles, the fourth of five children of Julie and Marc Platt. His father is a film, television, and theater producer whose credits include Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, La La Land, Mary Poppins Returns, the musical Wicked, and its film adaptation.

{{cite web|url=http://www.depauliaonline.com/focus/digging-into-the-book-of-mormon-an-interview-with-ben-platt-and-nic-rouleau-1.3007685|title=Digging into 'The Book of Mormon': an interview with Ben Platt and Nic Rouleau|website=Depaulia Online|access-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061306/http://www.depauliaonline.com/focus/digging-into-the-book-of-mormon-an-interview-with-ben-platt-and-nic-rouleau-1.3007685#.UmYePHDrzQc|archive-date=October 23, 2013|url-status=dead}} He has two sisters and two brothers, including actor Jonah Platt.{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Melissa |date=April 29, 2020 |title=For the Platt brothers, Yom Ha'atzmaut is a family affair |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2020/04/for-the-platt-brothers-yom-haatzmaut-is-a-family-affair/ |access-date=July 11, 2022 |website=Jewish Insider}} He and his family are Jewish.{{cite web|url=http://www.upenn.edu/gazette/0506/feature1_2.html|title=Ben Platt Profile|work=University of Pennsylvania|access-date=May 17, 2015}}

He attended the Adderley School for Performing Arts in Pacific Palisades, performing in productions like Bye Bye Birdie and Into the Woods. Platt attended Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, graduating in 2011. He then enrolled at Columbia University in New York but dropped out after seven weeks to fulfill his contract with The Book of Mormon. During his time at Columbia, he was a member of the campus a cappella musical group Nonsequitur.{{Cite web |title=Oh, Columbia: A Gift to the Class of 2020 {{!}} Columbia Alumni Association |url=https://alumni.columbia.edu/news/oh-columbia-gift-class-2020 |access-date=March 5, 2022 |website=alumni.columbia.edu}}{{Cite web |title=The Story Behind the Song: How Broadway Stars Tom Kitt and Ben Platt Created a Columbia Anthem for the Ages |url=https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/story-behind-song-how-broadway-stars-tom-kitt-and-ben-platt-created-columbia-anthem-ages |access-date=March 5, 2022 |website=Columbia Magazine}}

At 9 years old, Platt played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Kristin Chenoweth.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvPQwOsZ68| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/bnvPQwOsZ68| archive-date=October 30, 2021|title=Show People with Paul Wontorek Interview: Ben Platt of "The Book of Mormon" and "Pitch Perfect"|date=September 9, 2014|website=Broadway.com|access-date=August 7, 2017|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} At 11, he appeared in a brief national tour of Caroline, or Change, by Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner. At 17, he played Jean Valjean in Kidz Theater's production of Les Misérables. His other early roles include the role of Claude Bukowski in Columbia University's production of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical.{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/11/13/ben-platt-joins-book-mormon-road|first=Zoe|last=Miller|title=Ben Platt joins The Book of Mormon on the road|work=Columbia Spectator Daily|date=November 13, 2012|access-date=October 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729024722/http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/11/13/ben-platt-joins-book-mormon-road|archive-date=July 29, 2013|url-status=dead}} He has also collaborated on a workshop of Alice by Heart, by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, a new take on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

In 2012, Platt was cast as Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Chicago production of The Book of Mormon. The show premiered at the Bank of America Theatre on December 19, 2012, after a week of previews.{{cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|title=Review: The Book of Mormon, With Nic Rouleau, Ben Platt and Syesha Mercado, Opens in Chicago Dec. 19|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/the-book-of-mormon-with-nic-rouleau-ben-platt-and-syesha-mercado-opens-in-chicago-dec-19-com-200817|work=Playbill|date=December 19, 2012}} The production was well received and closed on October 6, 2013.{{cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|title=Review: Chicago Engagement of The Book of Mormon Ends Oct. 6|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/chicago-engagement-of-the-book-of-mormon-ends-oct-6-com-205537|access-date=November 28, 2017|work=Playbill|date=October 6, 2013}} Critics lauded Platt's performance, calling him a "true revelation in this brand new Chicago production... He really leans into this part, throwing himself out there with the abandonment of youth".{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Kelly|title=Review: Ben Platt steals the show as Elder Cunningham in 'Book of Mormon'|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chi-ben-platt-book-of-mormon-2012-story,amp.html#ampshare=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chi-ben-platt-book-of-mormon-2012-story.html|access-date=November 28, 2017|work=The Chicago Tribune|date=December 2, 2012}} Platt later reprised his role as Elder Cunningham on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre from January 7, 2014, to January 6, 2015.{{cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|title=Review: Ben Platt, Nic Rouleau and Syesha Mercado Are New Stars of The Book of Mormon on Broadway|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/ben-platt-nic-rouleau-and-syesha-mercado-are-new-stars-of-the-book-of-mormon-on-broadway-com-213523|access-date=November 28, 2017|work=Playbill|date=January 7, 2014}}

In 2012, Platt had a supporting role in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect, loosely based on the non-fiction book Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. Platt played the magic-loving Benji Applebaum, alongside an ensemble cast including Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine, Anna Camp, and Brittany Snow. The film emerged as a major commercial success and received mostly positive reviews from critics. He was subsequently nominated at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards in the Choice Movie Scene Stealer category for his work.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000644/2013|title=Teen Choice Awards (2013)|publisher=IMDb|access-date=May 20, 2017}} In 2015, Platt reprised his role as Benji Applebaum in the sequel, Pitch Perfect 2, followed by appearances in the films Ricki and the Flash and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

Platt became attached to Steven Levenson and Pasek and Paul's then Untitled P&P Project in 2014, participating in early read-throughs and workshops.{{cite news|last=Marks|first=Peter|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/entertainment/theater_dance/dear-evan-hansen-the-trail-of-a-musical-comet/2017/06/06/bff6d580-4579-11e7-98cd-af64b4fe2dfc_story.html#ampshare=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/dear-evan-hansen-the-trail-of-a-musical-comet/2017/06/06/bff6d580-4579-11e7-98cd-af64b4fe2dfc_story.html|title=How 'Dear Evan Hansen' became one of the most remarkable shows in musical-theater history|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=June 7, 2017}} By 2015, the musical, titled Dear Evan Hansen, had begun production in Washington, D.C. at the Arena Stage with Platt originating the title role. The show premiered on July 9, 2015, and it closed on August 23, 2015.{{cite web|last=Gioia|first=Michael|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/pasek-and-pauls-dear-evan-hansen-about-the-high-school-struggle-to-fit-in-premieres-in-d.c-355138#|title=Pasek and Paul's Dear Evan Hansen, About the High School Struggle to Fit In, Premieres in D.C.|work=Playbill|date=July 30, 2015}} The overwhelming positive reception toward the production and Platt's performance resulted in the show being transferred to Off-Broadway.{{cite web|last=Cox|first=Gordon|url=https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/dear-evan-hansen-musical-off-broadway-second-stage-theater-1201569707/|title=Buzzy Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Sets New York Run|work=Variety|date=August 13, 2015}}

In 2016, Platt once again originated the role of Evan Hansen at Second Stage Theatre. Platt and the cast played a month of previews, beginning on March 26, 2016, before premiering on May 1, 2016. The limited engagement sold out its entire run with Platt playing his last performance on May 26, 2016.{{cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/ben-platt-to-star-in-ny-premiere-of-new-musical-dear-evan-hansen-383684#|title=Ben Platt to Star in NY Premiere of New Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'|work=Playbill|date=February 2, 2016}}

File:BenPlattInAnElevator.jpg

In December 2016, Platt originated the title role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. Critics hailed his work, calling it "historic" and "one of the greatest leading male performances [I've] ever seen in a musical".{{cite web|last=Isherwood|first=Charles|title=Review: In 'Dear Evan Hansen,' a Lonely Teenager, a Viral Lie and a Breakout Star|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/04/theater/dear-evan-hansen-review.html|access-date=July 8, 2017|work=The New York Times|date=December 4, 2016}}{{cite news|last=Marks|first=Peter|title='Dear Evan Hansen': On Broadway, and on the money|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/12/05/dear-evan-hansen-on-broadway-and-on-the-money|access-date=March 29, 2021|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=December 5, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Feldman|first=Adam|title=Broadway review: Dear Evan Hansen is lit by a dazzling star turn|url=https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/broadway-review-dear-evan-hansen-is-lit-by-a-dazzling-star-turn-120416|access-date=March 29, 2021|work=Time Out|date=December 4, 2016}} For his performance, Platt won numerous awards including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. At age 23, Platt was the youngest solo recipient of the Tony Award in the category until Myles Frost won the award in 2022.{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2017 |title=Tony Awards 2017 updates: 'Dear Evan Hansen' and Bette Midler are among the night's big winners |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-tony-awards-2017-updates-20170611-htmlstory.html |access-date=May 23, 2021 |website=Los Angeles Times}}{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2023 |title=Tony Award winner Myles Frost to headline Bowie homecoming parade - CBS Baltimore |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/tony-award-winner-myles-frost-to-headline-bowie-homecoming-parade/ |access-date=February 3, 2024 |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US}} Platt played his final performance on November 19, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/ben-platt-sets-departure-date-from-broadways-dear-evan-hansen|title=Ben Platt Sets Departure Date from Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen|first=Olivia|last=Clement|work=Playbill|date=August 15, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2017}}

In 2017, Platt signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.{{cite magazine|last1=Milzoff|first1=Rebecca|title=Dear Evan Hansen Tony-Winner Ben Platt Signs With Atlantic Records: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7957647/ben-platt-atlantic-records-signs-dear-evan-hansen-tony-winner|access-date=September 11, 2017|magazine=Billboard|date=September 7, 2017|location=United States}} On January 28, 2018, he performed Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" live at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards accompanied by Justin Goldner and Adele Stein and arranged by Alex Lacamoire.{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/ben-platt-somewhere-2018-grammys-performance|title=Ben Platt "Somewhere": GRAMMY Performance|date=January 29, 2018|publisher=National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences|access-date=April 15, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LacketyLac/status/957770741587632128|title=Alex Lacamoire on Twitter|via=Twitter|access-date=April 15, 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2024}}

On March 19, 2018, Platt and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda released "Found/Tonight", a mashup of the Hamilton song "The Story of Tonight" and the Dear Evan Hansen song "You Will Be Found".{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/music/2018/03/19/lin-manuel-miranda-ben-platt-found-tonight/|title=Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt release 'Hamilton'/'Dear Evan Hansen' mash-up 'Found/Tonight'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=March 28, 2018}} Platt donated a portion of the proceeds to support the March for Our Lives anti-gun-violence initiative, and also performed on stage with Miranda at the rally in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 2018.{{cite magazine|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|title=See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Perform at March for Our Lives Rally|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lin-manuel-miranda-ben-platt-perform-at-march-for-our-lives-w518349|access-date=March 28, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=March 24, 2018}} Platt starred opposite Damian Lewis, Nina Dobrev, and Mena Massoud in the Rob Ford historical fiction thriller Run This Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/damian-lewis-play-controversial-toronto-mayor-rob-ford-thriller-1101298|title=Damian Lewis to Play Controversial Ex-Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in Drama|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 10, 2018|access-date=April 11, 2018}} The casting of Platt caused minor controversy, over allegations that the filmmakers were appropriating the story of female reporter Robyn Doolittle.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/04/10/robyn-doolittle-rob-ford-movie-ben-platt-damian-lewis-run-this-town_a_23408127/|title=Rob Ford Movie Decides It Doesn't Need Kickass Female Reporter Role|date=April 10, 2018|work=HuffPost|access-date=April 11, 2018}} On March 1, 2018, Platt was confirmed to star in the indie drama Broken Diamonds opposite Lola Kirke, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alphonso McAuley, and Lynda Boyd. The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021, and was released in the United States on July 23, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/yvette-nicole-brown-alphonso-mcauley-ben-platt-black-labels-love-oatmeal-1202829968/|title=Yvette Nicole Brown and Alphonso McAuley Join Ben Platt in 'Love & Oatmeal' (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=June 4, 2018|access-date=June 4, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/ben-platt-lola-kirke-broken-diamonds-movie-deal-santa-barbara-film-festival-1234725221/|title = Black Label Media Drama 'Broken Diamonds', with Ben Platt & Lola Kirke, Gets Worldwide Deal|date = March 31, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2021/lola-kirke-ben-platt-in-official-trailer-for-indie-broken-diamonds/|title=Lola Kirke & Ben Platt in Official Trailer for Indie 'Broken Diamonds'|website=FirstShowing|first=Alex|last=Billington|date=June 9, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2021}}

In January 2019, Platt announced that his debut studio album Sing to Me Instead was scheduled for release on March 29, 2019. It was made available for pre-order, along with the songs "Bad Habit" and "Ease My Mind" a few days later. Following the release of his debut album, Platt embarked on his first North American tour in May 2019.{{cite magazine |last1=Lenker |first1=Maureen Lee |title=Ben Platt on his debut album, Sing to Me Instead: 'I definitely wanted to make music that sounded like me' |url=https://ew.com/music/2019/02/01/ben-platt-debut-album-bad-habit-video/ |access-date=February 1, 2019 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=February 1, 2019}} The tour ended on September 29, 2019, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, in which the concert there was taped for release on Netflix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/ben-platt-concert-special-headed-netflix-watch-1238421|title = Ben Platt Concert Special Will Air on Netflix | THR News|website = The Hollywood Reporter|date = September 9, 2019}} Platt released a new single "Rain" on August 23, 2019, followed by a music video on September 10, 2019.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8529589/ben-platt-rain-video|title=Ben Platt Is Going to Dance, 'Rain' or Shine, in New Video: Watch|magazine=Billboard|date=September 10, 2019|access-date=September 11, 2019}} On April 21, 2020, Platt revealed on Instagram that the taping of his Radio City concert, in the form of a TV special entitled Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall, would be released on Netflix on May 20, 2020.{{cite instagram|user=bensplatt|last=Platt|first=Ben|postid=B_QCEeyh0P3|title=me on the poster for my netflix special|date=April 21, 2020}}

On August 29, 2019, it was announced that Platt would be starring in Richard Linklater's film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along alongside Beanie Feldstein and Blake Jenner. The project is set to be shot over the course of twenty years, with principal photography of the first sequence of the film having already been completed prior to the announcement.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/richard-linklater-merrily-we-roll-along-20-year-film-production-1202707828/|title=Richard Linklater To Shoot Stephen Sondheim Musical 'Merrily We Roll Along' Over 20 Years For Blumhouse|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=August 30, 2019|website=Deadline|access-date=August 30, 2019}}{{Cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Paul Mescal Takes Over Blake Jenner Role in Richard Linklater's Decades-Spanning Merrily We Roll Along |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-mescal-blake-jenner-merrily-we-roll-along-richard-linklater-1235483113/ |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=Variety}} On January 10, 2023, it was announced that Jenner would be replaced by Paul Mescal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/paul-mescal-replaces-blake-jenner-in-merrily-we-roll-along-film/|title=Paul Mescal Replaces Blake Jenner in Merrily We Roll Along Film | Playbill}}

Platt starred as Payton Hobart on the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, which tells the story of a very driven teen convinced that he's destined to become President of the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politician-star-ben-platt-playing-a-high-school-student-season-2-1254336|title='The Politician' Star Ben Platt on Playing a High School Student and What's Ahead in Season 2|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=November 19, 2019|last=Bentley|first=Jean}} Platt's casting was announced in March 2018,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/ryan-murphy-series-the-politician-netflix-ben-platt-cast-barbra-streisand-gwyneth-paltrow-in-talks-to-star-1202278255/|title=Netflix Nabs Ryan Murphy Series 'The Politician'; Ben Platt Set, Barbra Streisand & Gwyneth Paltrow In Talks To Star|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 2018}} and the series premiered on September 27, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/reviews/the-politician-netflix-review-ben-platt-ryan-murphy-1203343878/|title=TV Review: Netflix's 'The Politician' Starring Ben Platt|website=Variety|last=Framke|first=Caroline|date=September 23, 2019}} He received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his performance in the series' first season.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/golden-globes-2020-nominees-react/|title=Golden Globes 2020 Nominees Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Platt and More Celebrate Their Nods|website=People|date=December 9, 2019|last=Guglielmi|first=Jodi}}

Platt released a new single, "So Will I", on May 8, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7910136/ben-platt-announces-new-single-so-will-i|title=Ben Platt Announces New Single 'So Will I'|website=Idolator|last=Wass|first=Mike|date=May 5, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On May 20, 2020, Platt released Sing to Me Instead (Deluxe), which includes "So Will I", "Rain", and six songs recorded live at Radio City Music Hall, including cover versions of Brandi Carlile's "The Joke" and Elton John's "Take Me to the Pilot".{{Cite web|title=Ben Platt Unveils Deluxe Edition of Debut Album, SING TO ME INSTEAD|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Unveils-Deluxe-Edition-ofDebut-Album-SING-TO-ME-INSTEAD-20200520|website=BroadwayWorld.com |access-date=May 28, 2020}} On June 8, 2020, Platt released "Everything I Did to Get to You", a new single written by David Davis, which he picked as the winner of his episode of NBC's songwriting competition show Songland.{{cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |title=Ben Platt Unveils Lyric Video for Winning Songland Track 'Everything I Did to Get to You' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9398724/ben-platt-everything-i-did-to-get-to-you-songland |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 11, 2020 |location=United States |date=June 9, 2020}}

In April 2021, Platt teased the chorus of his new single, "Imagine", on TikTok. The complete song was released on April 23, 2021, followed by a remix by Dutch electronic producer Tiësto on May 28, 2021.{{cite web |author= |title=Ben Platt to Release New Single 'Imagine' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-to-Release-New-Single-Imagine-20210420 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=April 23, 2021 |location=United States |date=April 23, 2021}} In July, he announced on Twitter that his second studio album, Reverie, for which "Imagine" was released as its first single, would be released on August 13, 2021. The second single, "Happy to Be Sad", was released on July 16, 2021.{{Cite web|title=Ben Platt's Second Solo Album Reverie Set to Drop August 13|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200997/ben-platts-second-solo-album-reverie-set-to-drop-august-13/|access-date=July 13, 2021|website=Broadway.com }} The Reverie tour was announced on August 13, 2021, spanning 27 stops in North America beginning February 23, 2022, and concluding at the Hollywood Bowl on April 8, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Wild|first=Stephi|date=August 13, 2021|title=Ben Platt Announces THE REVERIE Concert Tour, Kicking Off in Spring 2022|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Announces-THE-REVERIE-TOUR-Kicking-Off-in-Spring-2022-20210813|url-status=live|access-date=December 10, 2021|website=Broadway World|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813131846/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Announces-THE-REVERIE-TOUR-Kicking-Off-in-Spring-2022-20210813 |archive-date=August 13, 2021 }} The tour was later postponed due to the COVID pandemic and rescheduled to begin on September 3, 2022, in Seattle, Washington before concluding in Hollywood, Florida on October 7, 2022, for a total of 20 stops.{{Cite web |last=Irvin |first=Jack |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Ben Platt Announces Fall 2022 Reverie Tour Dates with Aly & AJ: 'I'm Over the Moon' |url=https://people.com/music/ben-platt-announces-fall-2022-reverie-tour-dates-with-aly-and-aj/?amp=true |access-date=June 12, 2022 |website=People}}

On June 25, 2021, Platt released a cover version of the song "Yoü and I" by Lady Gaga, as part of the tenth anniversary of the Born This Way album.

On November 29, 2018, it was announced that Universal Pictures and Platt's father, Marc Platt, secured the film rights to Dear Evan Hansen.{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|date=November 29, 2018|title=Tony Award-Winning Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Will Be Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Film; 'Wonder's Stephen Chbosky May Direct|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/dear-evan-hansen-film-tony-award-winning-musical-wonder-stephen-chbosky-marc-platt-1202222391/|access-date=February 14, 2019}} On June 18, 2020, Platt confirmed that he was set to reprise his role as Evan Hansen in the film, which would be directed by Stephen Chbosky from a screenplay by Levenson. It premiered as the Opening Night Gala Presentation of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2021, followed by a release in theaters on September 24, 2021, in time for Platt's 28th birthday.{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=July 20, 2021|title=Toronto Festival Unveils 'Dear Evan Hansen' As Opening-Night Premiere, Zhang Yimou's 'One Second' As Closer; Check Out First Slated Films|work=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/2021-toronto-film-festival-slate-dear-evan-hansen-1234796440/|access-date=July 20, 2021}}{{cite news|last=Nepales|first=Ruben V.|date=June 18, 2020|title=Ben Platt talks about 'Dear Evan Hansen' film, boyfriend Noah Galvin and 'The Politician' highlight|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/379610/ben-platt-talks-about-dear-evan-hansen-film-boyfriend-noah-galvin-and-the-politician-highlight}}{{cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=January 29, 2021|title=Universal's 'Dear Evan Hansen' Pic Gets Theatrical Release Date|url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/dear-evan-hansen-movie-release-date-ben-platt-amy-adams-julianne-moore-1234683675/|work=Deadline Hollywood}} Upon the release of the film's first trailer on May 18, 2021, the casting of Platt as Evan Hansen and the appearance of the film's version of the character received substantial criticism, with viewers commenting that he, at age 27, was too old to play a high schooler. Platt, however, dismissed the response, comparing his age to those of actors who played high school students in the 1978 film Grease.{{cite news|last=Gurley|first=Alex|date=May 18, 2021|title=The Trailer For The 'Dear Evan Hansen' Movie Just Dropped, And I Just Want To Know Who Thought Ben Platt Could Pass For A High Schooler|work=BuzzFeed|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexgurley/dear-evan-hansen-trailer-reactions|access-date=May 19, 2021}} The criticism against the casting went even further, with emerging claims that nepotism was involved in the decision. On August 8, 2021, in an interview with Zach Sang on his YouTube talk show, Platt said "I think the reaction is largely from people who don't understand the context of the piece — the fact that I created the role and workshopped it for three years ... Were I not to do the movie, it probably wouldn't get made. And so, I think, my defensive response is to want to go onto Twitter and be like, 'F you, guys. You don't even know that this wouldn't exist without me.' Of course, that's not true entirely and not my place to say. All I have to do is let the work speak for itself."{{Cite web|last=Schocket|first=Ryan|title=Ben Platt Is Facing Backlash Over His Latest Comments About The 'Dear Evan Hansen' Film|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/ben-platt-defends-dear-evan-hansen-casting|access-date=September 24, 2021|website=BuzzFeed }}

On March 2, 2021, it was announced that Platt was in talks to star in the film adaptation of Grant Ginder's novel The People We Hate at the Wedding. His casting was announced on July 8, 2021, along with Amazon Studios being confirmed to produce the film. The film began production in September 2021 and was released worldwide on streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on November 18, 2022 .{{cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=March 2, 2021|title='The People We Hate At The Wedding' Allison Janney, 'Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy & Ben Platt In Talks: Hot EFM Pic|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-people-we-hate-at-the-wedding-allison-janney-schitts-creek-annie-murphy-ben-platt-1234705072/|access-date=March 2, 2021|website=Deadline Hollywood|location=United States}}{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Boris|date=July 8, 2021|title=Kristen Bell Joins Allison Janney, Ben Platt in Wedding Comedy From Amazon, FilmNation (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kristen-bell-joins-allison-janney-ben-platt-in-wedding-comedy-from-amazon-filmnation-1234979533/|access-date=July 27, 2021|website=The Hollywood Reporter|location=United States}}{{Cite web |last=McArdle |first=Tommy |date=October 20, 2022 |title=Watch Kristen Bell and Ben Platt Wreak Havoc in England in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' Trailer |url=https://people.com/movies/watch-kristen-bell-and-ben-platt-wreak-havoc-in-england-in-the-people-we-hate-at-the-wedding-trailer/ |access-date=October 23, 2022 |website=People}}

File:F20230516ES-0381.jpg with First Lady Jill Biden during a Jewish American Heritage Month reception at the White House in 2023.]]

On May 17, 2022, it was announced that Platt would play Leo Frank in the New York City Center production of Parade as the gala production of its 2022/2023 season after playing the role in a workshop conducted by Roundabout Theatre Company in 2018.Rosky, Nicole. [https://www.playbill.com/article/ben-platt-micaela-diamond-to-star-in-parade-at-new-york-city-center "Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond to Star in Parade at New York City Center"], Playbill, May 17, 2022Culwell-Block, Logan. [https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Ben-Platt-Michaela-Diamond-More-Lead-Michael-Arden-Helmed-PARADE-Reading-20181227 "BWW Exclusive: Ben Platt, Michaela Diamond & More Lead Michael Arden-Helmed PARADE Reading"], BroadwayWorld, December 27, 2022 Performances ran from November 1 to 6, 2022, and critics responded positively to Platt's return to the theatre stage.{{Cite web |last=Ramírez |first=Juan A |date=November 2, 2022 |title='Parade' Review: The Trial and Tragedy of Leo Frank |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/theater/parade-review-city-center.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=The New York Times}}{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=David |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Review: Ben Platt Stars in an Excellent Parade at New York City Center |url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/review-ben-platt-stars-in-an-excellent-parade_94503.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=Theatre Mania}} A limited Broadway run was announced on January 10, 2023, with Platt continuing his role as Leo Frank. The revival began previews on February 22, 2023, and opened on March 16, 2023, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The limited run concluded on August 6, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Paulson |first=Michael |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Ben Platt to Lead 'Parade' Revival on Broadway This Season |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/theater/ben-platt-parade-revival-broadway.html |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=The New York Times}} High demand for tickets on the first day of sale resulted in temporarily crashing the Telecharge ticket site, resulting in error messages and queues of an hour long.{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Greg |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Demand For Broadway's 'Parade' With Ben Platt Temporarily Crashes Ticketing Site |url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/parade-ben-platt-telecharge-ticket-site-crash-broadway-1235216179/ |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Deadline}} On the night of the show's first preview, members of the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Movement protested against the production outside the theater.[https://www.playbill.com/article/neo-nazis-protested-outside-of-parades-first-preview-performance-on-broadway "Antisemitic Protestors Chant at Audience Outside First Preview of Parade"], Playbill, February 21, 2023 The cast album for the production was released by Interscope Records on March 23, 2023.Gans, Andrew. [https://www.playbill.com/article/cast-album-of-broadways-parade-starring-ben-platt-and-micaela-diamond-sets-release-date "Cast Album of Broadway's Parade, Starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, Sets Release Date"], Playbill, March 20, 2023 For his performance as Leo Frank, Platt received his second Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that Platt would produce and star in the musical comedy film Theater Camp, inspired by the 2020 short film of the same name he co-wrote with Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Nick Lieberman.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=June 9, 2022 |title=Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Amy Sedaris & More Set For Musical Comedy 'Theater Camp' From Picturestart, Topic Studios And Gloria Sanchez Productions |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/ben-platt-molly-gordon-amy-sedaris-more-set-for-theater-camp-feature-1235042043/ |website=Deadline}}{{Cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=June 9, 2022 |title=Ben Platt, Molly Gordon Team for Comedy 'Theater Camp' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ben-platt-molly-gordon-comedy-theater-camp-1235162189/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter}} The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and was acquired shortly after by Searchlight Pictures for a theatrical release beginning July 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |date=December 7, 2022 |title=THEATER CAMP Starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin & More to Premiere at Sundance |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THEATER-CAMP-Starring-Ben-Platt-Noah-Galvin-More-to-Premiere-at-Sundance-20221207 |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=Broadway World}}{{Cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Sundance: 'Theater Camp' Lands at Searchlight Pictures |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ben-platt-comedy-theater-camp-searchlight-pictures-1235307260/ |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=March 9, 2023 |title=Searchlight Dates Sundance Prize-Winning Musical Comedy 'Theater Camp' From Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Noah Galvin & Ben Platt |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/theater-camp-release-date-searchlight-pictures-1235283679 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309165349/https://deadline.com/2023/03/theater-camp-release-date-searchlight-pictures-1235283679/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 9, 2023 |access-date=March 9, 2023 |website=Deadline}} The movie soundtrack featuring original songs written by Platt, Galvin, Gordon, and Lieberman was released on the same day by Interscope Records. The film was released on streaming service Hulu and VOD on September 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Remley |first=Hilary |date=August 22, 2023 |title='Theater Camp' Sets Digital and Hulu Streaming Dates |url=https://collider.com/theater-camp-digital-hulu-release-dates/ |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=Collider}}

On August 31, 2022, before kicking off the Reverie Tour, Platt confirmed that he was working on new solo music and was a third of the way through completing his next album.{{Cite news |last=Hamblin |first=Abby |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Ben Platt is back home on a concert stage, and it's a 'Reverie' |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-31/ben-platt-tour-interview?_amp=true |access-date=October 3, 2022 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times}} On May 11, 2023, Platt signed with Interscope Records for his future music releases and to operate an imprint for which he will sign and develop talent.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/interscope-records-ben-platt/|title=Interscope Records Signs Ben Platt|first=Lars|last=Brandle|magazine=Billboard |date=May 11, 2023}} On March 12, 2024, Platt announced that his third album Honeymind would be released on May 31, 2024, with the first single "Andrew" released on March 14, 2024.{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2024 |title=Ben Platt Reveals Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/ben-platt-reveals-upcoming-3rd-studio-album-honeymind |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=Playbill}} On March 18, 2024, it was announced that Platt would hold a three-week residency at the Palace Theatre, the first announced event at the theater since its renovations began in 2018.{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Will-Play-3-Week-Concert-Residency-at-Broadways-Palace-Theatre-20240318 |access-date=March 18, 2024 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} The residency ran for 18 performances between May 28, 2024, and June 15, 2024, and included special guests Kacey Musgraves, Kristin Chenoweth, Alex Newell, Kristen Bell, Meghan Trainor, Cynthia Erivo, Laura Dreyfuss, Micaela Diamond, Gaten Matarazzo and Brian d'Arcy James.{{Cite web |last=Rosky |first=Nicole |date=June 15, 2024 |title=Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Concludes-Broadway-Concert-Residency-20240615#:~:text=Platts%20guests%20have%20included%3A%20Kacey,and%20Brian%20d'Arcy%20James. |website=Broadway World}} On April 11, 2024, the second single "Cherry on Top" was released alongside the announcement of The Honeymind Tour, a 21-city North American tour that began on June 18, 2024, in Boston and concluded July 27, 2024, in Seattle.{{Cite web |last=Wild |first=Stephi |date=April 11, 2024 |title=Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-Will-Embark-on-The-Honeymind-Tour-Beginning-This-Summer-20240411 |website=Broadwayworld}}

Platt is gay. He told his family when he was twelve years old, and publicly came out in 2019.{{Cite news |last=Jordan |first=Julie |date=February 13, 2019 |title=Ben Platt Premieres 'Ease My Mind' Music Video: WATCH |url=https://people.com/music/ben-platt-ease-my-mind-music-video-premiere/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214002857/https://people.com/music/ben-platt-ease-my-mind-music-video-premiere/ |archive-date=February 14, 2019 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |newspaper=Peoplemag}}{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Patrick |title='Dear Evan Hansen' star Ben Platt opens up about the men he's loved on 'honest' debut album |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/03/27/dear-evan-hansen-star-ben-platt-sexuality-honest-debut-album/3262281002/ |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}} On January 12, 2020, Platt began a relationship with Noah Galvin (whom he first met in 2015 and the latter succeeded Platt in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen in 2017).{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/movies/ben-platt-and-noah-galvin-are-dating-its-still-relatively-new|title=Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, who both played Evan Hansen on Broadway, are dating|magazine=Entertainment Weekly| access-date=May 19, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225014440/https://ew.com/movies/ben-platt-and-noah-galvin-are-dating-its-still-relatively-new/|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine|last=Iasimone|first=Ashley|title=Ben Platt Says He Had COVID-19 in March|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9484505/ben-platt-covid-19-coronavirus|date=November 15, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}{{Cite web |last=Watts |first=Marina |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Ben Platt Broke Up with Fiancé Noah Galvin in Early Days of Their Secret Romance: 'Freaked Me Out' |url=https://people.com/ben-platt-broke-up-with-noah-galvin-in-early-days-of-romance-8701873 |website=People}} They announced their engagement on November 25, 2022, and were married over the Labor Day weekend on September 1, 2024.{{Cite web |last=VanHoose |first=Benjamin |date=November 25, 2022 |title=Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Engaged: 'He Agreed to Hang Out Forever' |url=https://people.com/movies/ben-platt-noah-galvin-engaged/ |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=People}}{{Cite web |last=Macon |first=Alexandra |date=September 4, 2024 |title=Inside Ben Platt and Noah Galvin's "Dress to Dance" Summer Wedding in New York City |url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/ben-platt-and-noah-galvin-wedding |access-date=September 4, 2024 |website=Vogue}}

In April 2025, Platt publicly expressed support for fellow actor, Hannah Einbinder's speech at the Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award when she condemned Israel's actions in Gaza. He also stated that his Jewish identity is not defined by Israel.{{cite web|title= Backing fellow Jewish actress, Ben Platt says his identity ‘not defined’ by Israel|url= https://www.timesofisrael.com/backing-fellow-jewish-actress-ben-platt-says-his-identity-not-defined-by-israel/|website=Times of Israel|date=17 April 2025}}{{cite web|title= Ben Platt Voices Support for Hannah Einbinder’s Pro-Palestine HRC Speech|url= https://www.them.us/story/ben-platt-supports-hannah-einbinder-pro-palestine-speech-instagram-story|website=Them|date=15 April 2025}} Platt voted for Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary.{{cite web|title= Celebs Supporting Zohran Mamdani In New York’s Mayoral Race: From Ramy Youssef To Cynthia Nixon| url= https://deadline.com/gallery/zohran-mamdani-celebrity-endorsements/|website=Deadline|date=15 June 2025}}

{{notelist-ua}}

Headlining tours

• Sing to Me Instead Tour (2019)
• Reverie Tour (2022)
• Honeymind Tour (2024)

Residency

• Ben Platt: Live at the Palace (2024)

File:Ben Platt & Rachel Bay Jones with their Tony Awards.jpg with their Tony Awards]]

Platt was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama League Distinguished Performance Award, and won{{cite web|url=http://outercritics.org/cynthia-erivo-steve-martin-win-2016-occ-awards/|title=Cynthia Erivo, Steve Martin Win 2016 OCC Awards|website=Outer Critics|access-date=August 7, 2017|archive-date=July 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727172514/http://outercritics.org/cynthia-erivo-steve-martin-win-2016-occ-awards/|url-status=dead}} the Obie Award{{cite web|url=http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/2016-obie-award-winners_77169.html|title=Ben Platt, Lupita Nyong'o, Georgia Engel, and More Win 2016 Obie Awards|first=David|last=Gordon|date=May 23, 2016|website=TheaterMania.com|access-date=August 7, 2017}} for Distinguished Performance by an Actor and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for Dear Evan Hansen's Off-Broadway run in 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/188532/2017-lucille-lortel-awards-the-bands-visit-ben-platt-more-named-winners/|title=2017 Lucille Lortel Awards: The Band's Visit, Ben Platt & More Named Winners|first=Andy|last=Lefkowitz|date=May 5, 2017|website=Broadway.com|access-date=August 7, 2017}}

On May 19, 2017, at the 83rd annual Drama League Awards, it was announced that Platt had won the organization's Distinguished Performance Award. This award, which recognizes a performance on the New York stage in the past year, can only be won once in a performer's career. In winning at the age of 23, for his work in Dear Evan Hansen, Platt became the youngest winner in the award's history.{{cite web|url=https://www.backstage.com/news/awards-season/ben-platt-becomes-youngest-ever-winner-drama-league-award/|title=Ben Platt Becomes Youngest-Ever Winner of Drama League Award|first=Jack|last=Smart|website=Backstage|date=May 19, 2017|access-date=May 27, 2017}} Platt earned a Daytime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award for his performance in Dear Evan Hansen. On June 11, at the 71st Tony Awards, 23-year-old Platt won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, at the time becoming the youngest actor to win this award solo.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-tony-awards-2017-updates-lead-actor-in-a-1497154388-htmlstory.html|title=Tony Awards 2017 updates: 'Dear Evan Hansen' and Bette Midler are among the night's big winners|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=August 7, 2017}} Platt reprised the role in the 2021 film adaptation earning a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor of the year.

Platt received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in the Netflix series The Politician in 2020. At the 76th Tony Awards, Platt received his second Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical nomination for his portrayal of Leo Frank in the 2023 musical revival of Parade.

Having received an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony, Platt is just the Oscar away from achieving the EGOT.

• LGBT culture in New York City

{{Notelist}}

{{Reflist}}

• {{Official website| https://www.benplattmusic.com/}}
• {{IMDb name|id=4805317}}
• {{IBDB name}}

{{Ben Platt}}

{{Navboxes

| title = Awards for Ben Platt

| list =

{{Distinguished Performance Award}}

{{Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Musical Performance}}

{{Hasty Pudding Man of the Year}}

{{TonyAward MusicalLeadActor}}

}}

{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Platt, Ben}}

Category:1993 births

Category:21st-century American Jews

Category:21st-century American LGBTQ people

Category:21st-century American male actors

Category:21st-century American male singers

Category:21st-century American singers

Category:American gay actors

Category:American gay musicians

Category:American male child actors

Category:American male film actors

Category:American male musical theatre actors

Category:American male songwriters

Category:American male stage actors

Category:American male television actors

Category:American male voice actors

Category:Atlantic Records artists

Category:Audiobook narrators

Category:Columbia University School of General Studies alumni

Category:Daytime Emmy Award winners

Category:Gay Jews

Category:Grammy Award winners

Category:Harvard-Westlake School alumni

Category:Jewish American film people

Category:Jewish American male actors

Category:Jewish American singers

Category:LGBTQ people from California

Category:Living people

Category:Male actors from Los Angeles

Category:Obie Award recipients

Ben Platt

Category:Singers from Los Angeles

Category:Songwriters from California

Category:Tony Award winners