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BIO

Benjamin Schiff Platt (born September 24, 1993) is an American actor and singer. The son of film and theater producer Marc Platt and philanthropist Julie Platt, he began his acting career in musical theater as a child and appeared in productions of The Sound of Music (2006) and The Book of Mormon (2012–2015), rising to prominence for originating the title role in the Broadway coming-of-age musical Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2017). His performance in the latter earned him multiple accolades, including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (making him the youngest solo recipient of the award at the time), a Daytime Emmy, and a Grammy Award. Platt reprised the role of Evan Hansen in the 2021 film adaptation of the musical, produced by his father. He then played Leo Frank in the 2022 New York City Center Gala production of Parade, which transferred to Broadway in 2023 and earned him another Tony nomination and another Grammy nomination.



Platt's film credits include the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017), Ricki and the Flash (2015), Run This Town (2019), and Theater Camp (2023), the latter of which he also co-wrote. Since 2019, he has starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Platt signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 and released his debut studio album Sing to Me Instead in March 2019. In May 2020, the concert film Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall debuted on Netflix. Platt's second studio album Reverie was released on August 13, 2021. After signing with Interscope in 2023, Platt's third studio album Honeymind was released on May 31, 2024.

In 2017, Platt was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.


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STAGE CREDITS

Ben Platt Live at the Palace Ben Platt Live at the Palace
[Broadway]
Broadway Concert Residency, 2024
Performer
Parade Parade
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Leo Frank
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen
The Secret Garden The Secret Garden
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Dickon
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Arena Stage World Premiere Production, 2015
Evan
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2012
Elder Cunningham
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Cunningham [Replacement]

Movies

Red Riding Hood
[ 2006 ] Boy Scout #1
Pitch Perfect
[ 2012 ] Benji
Pitch Perfect 2
[ 2015 ] Benji
Ricki and the Flash
[ 2015 ] Daniel
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
[ 2016 ] Josh
The Female Brain
[ 2017 ] Joel
Run This Town
[ 2019 ] Bram
Drunk Parents
[ 2019 ] Jon Johnson
Dear Evan Hansen
[ 2021 ] Evan Hansen
Broken Diamonds
[ 2021 ] Scott
The People We Hate at the Wedding
[ 2022 ] Paul

TV Shows

The Politician
Payton Hobart

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Platt, Parade


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Premiere in the Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 28, 2025

Crowd favorite 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is finally premiering in Manila in September 2025. DEH will play at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring the UK touring company.
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre Photo
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Transfers to Singapore Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Transfers to Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 24, 2025

Base Entertainment Asia, in association with ATG Productions and Music Theatre International, is bringing Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen’s' current UK tour to the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, starting Oct. 30, 2025.
Photos: Andrew Scott and More on the VANYA Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Andrew Scott and More on the VANYA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2025

See photos of VIPs walking the red carpet at opening night of Vanya Off-Broadway starring Andrew Scott! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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Mamie Parris, Brennyn Lark, Edward Watts and More to Star in RAGTIME at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will present Ragtime as its first production of the 2025 season, starring Mamie Parris and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!
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MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.
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Rachel Sussman to Receive Inaugural Jewish Queer Icon Honor
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The largest direct service provider for queer Jewish youth has announced that they will honor Tony Award-winning producer, educator and entrepreneur Rachel Sussman as their inaugural Jewish Queer Icon. Sussman’s Broadway-producing credits include Suffs, Just for Us, and Parade.
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Victor Jackson Returns To 54 Below With APRIL SHOWERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

54 Below will present Victor Jackson in “April Showers” on April 7, 2025. Inspired by nature's ever-changing seasons, Victor's songs weave a tapestry of resilience, joy, and renewal.
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala Photo
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
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Exploring Theater Events: Musicals, Plays, Operas, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025

Discover the rich tapestry of theatrical performances, from classic plays and musicals to operas and ballets, as we delve into the evolution and variety of theater events that captivate audiences worldwide.
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Review Roundup: CRUEL INTENTIONS is Now on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is now underway! Read the reviews for Cruel Intentions and find out more about where to catch the show here!
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
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Broadway Photographer Jenny Anderson Will Release Debut Photo Collection
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson's debut collection of photos, The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars, is available for pre-order now. Learn more here!
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by - Feb 11, 2025

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Hannah Cruz Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Photo
Hannah Cruz Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

Hannah Cruz, recently seen on Broadway in Shaina Taub's Suffs, will play Gussie Carnegie in the film of Merrily We Roll Along, joining a cast that already includes Beanie Feldstein, Ben Platt, and Paul Mescal.
Review: Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series Welcomes Broadway Talents to the OC Photo
Review: Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series Welcomes Broadway Talents to the OC
by Michael Quintos - Feb 8, 2025

For two weekends in a row in January 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presented some powerhouse talents from the world of Broadway to their enjoyable Cabaret Series. First up was the returning Jason Robert Brown, the Tony Award-winning composer of musicals such as PARADE and THE LAST FIVE YEARS joined by a new special guest, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose. The following weekend, the Samueli Theatre then opened its doors to Tony nominee Kerry Butler’s hilarious one-woman comedy cabaret 'Breaking Broadway.'
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series Photo
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Feb 7, 2025

PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
Interview: Michael Fabisch of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cerritos Center For The Performing Photo
Interview: Michael Fabisch of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 5, 2025

Michael Fabisch, 23, talks to BroadwayWorld about how he got started in theater, what it's like to take on Evan's emotional turmoil night after night—and how his biggest challenge may actually be tying his tie on stage every show. 
Video: Trisha Paytas Makes Broadway Debut in TRISHA PAYTAS’ BIG BROADWAY DREAM Photo
Video: Trisha Paytas Makes Broadway Debut in TRISHA PAYTAS’ BIG BROADWAY DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

On Monday night, internet sensation Trisha Paytas, made her long-awaited Broadway debut in one-night-only musical theatre extravaganza, Trisha Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream. See footage from the night here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Platt been in?

Ben Platt has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Platt been in?

Ben Platt has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Platt been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen.

What awards has Ben Platt won?

Ben Platt has won several prestigious awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for the same show. Additionally, Platt was honored with the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for his performance in Dear Evan Hansen. He won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in Dear Evan Hansen.

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