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BIO

Tony Awards: The Book of Mormon, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Pulitzer) and Perestroika, Copenhagen, God of Carnage, Clybourne Park, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun. Nominations: Wicked; Peter Pan; The Diary of Anne Frank; Hello, Dolly!; You're Welcome America, Man of La Mancha A View From the Bridge, Venus in Fur, The Motherfu**er With the Hat, Nice Work if You Can Get It. Current: Wicked, The Book of Mormon. This is Our Youth. Upcoming: A Delicate Balance, Fun Home

Productions

Wicked West EndWicked West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Latin History For MoronsLatin History For Morons
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
SweatSweat
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The PresentThe Present
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Front PageThe Front Page
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The CrucibleThe Crucible
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
BlackbirdBlackbird
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
A View from the BridgeA View from the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
King Charles IIIKing Charles III
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
SkylightSkylight
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The AudienceThe Audience
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
A Delicate BalanceA Delicate Balance
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
This is Our YouthThis is Our Youth
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
No Man's LandNo Man's Land
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Waiting for GodotWaiting for Godot
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
The Testament of MaryThe Testament of Mary
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Clybourne ParkClybourne Park
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Death of a SalesmanDeath of a Salesman
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Venus in FurVenus in Fur
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Venus in FurVenus in Fur
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
The House of Blue LeavesThe House of Blue Leaves
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
JerusalemJerusalem
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
The Motherf**ker With the HatThe Motherf**ker With the Hat
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Donny & Marie - A Broadway ChristmasDonny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Driving Miss DaisyDriving Miss Daisy
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
EnronEnron
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
A View From The BridgeA View From The Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Exit The KingExit The King
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
God of CarnageGod of Carnage
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
WickedWicked
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Producer
Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Producer
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
WickedWicked
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Producer
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Wicked
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Producer
Wicked (1st National Tour)Wicked (1st National Tour)
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway SVU: Special Victims Unit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway SVU: Special Victims Unit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway Summer Shock!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer
WickedWicked
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Man of La ManchaMan of La Mancha
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Taller Than A Dwarf
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Copenhagen
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Wait Until Dark
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
The Diary of Anne Frank
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Producer
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Damn Yankees
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Angels in America: Perestroika
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Jon B. PlattShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Jon B. PlattThe Humans

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Jon B. PlattKing Charles III


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. PlattArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. PlattBlackbird

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. PlattArthur Miller's The Crucible


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, Skylight

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, This is Our Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, A Raisin in the Sun

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, The Testament of Mary

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Jon B. Platt, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, Death of a Salesman


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical

Jon B. Platt, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, The Motherf**ker with the Hat

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, Jerusalem

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, A View from the Bridge


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, God of Carnage

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Jon B. Platt, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Musical

Jon B. Platt, Wicked

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Musical

Jon B. Platt, Man of La Mancha


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, Copenhagen

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Play

Jon B. Platt, The Diary of Anne Frank

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Revival of a Musical

Jon B. Platt, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, Angels in America: Perestroika

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical

Jon B. Platt, Damn Yankees


winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Jon B. Platt, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

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VIDEO: First Look at Polish Non-Replica Production of WICKED Photo
VIDEO: First Look at Polish Non-Replica Production of WICKED
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2025

Get a first look at the Non-Replica production of Wicked at Teatr Muzyczny ROMA. This is the first time the musical has ever been staged in Poland. The production officially opened on April 5th, 2025 and is currently set to run through June 29th, 2025.
WICKED ya a la venta en formato digital Photo
WICKED ya a la venta en formato digital
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 14, 2025

Hoy 14 de marzo ya está a la venta en España la versión digital de WICKED en España con un precio de 13,99€ en diversas plataformas digitales.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for Polish Non-Replica Production of WICKED Photo
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for Polish Non-Replica Production of WICKED
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2025

Get a first look at rehearsals for the Non-Replica production of Wicked at Teatr Muzyczny ROMA. This is the first time the musical has ever been staged in Poland. The production will begin performances on April 5th, is currently set to run through June 29th, 2025.
WICKED Returns To Madison This Summer Photo
WICKED Returns To Madison This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

“Wicked,” Madison’s most popular musical, will return to Overture Center this July in Overture Hall. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. 
Video: Watch Lencia Kebede Make Broadway History With WICKED Debut Photo
Video: Watch Lencia Kebede Make Broadway History With WICKED Debut
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025

On March 4, Lencia Kebede made Broadway history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway. Watch a video from her curtain call, which includes a first look at the brand-new, updated wig for Elphaba.
Photos: WICKED Welcomes Lencia Kebede, Allie Trimm, and More Photo
Photos: WICKED Welcomes Lencia Kebede, Allie Trimm, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Wicked on Broadway will welcome five new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre. Check out all new photos of the new 2025 cast and learn more here!
WICKED llega en marzo al formato doméstico Photo
WICKED llega en marzo al formato doméstico
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 28, 2025

El próximo 14 de marzo se pondrá a la venta en España la versión digital de WICKED en España con un precio de 13,99€.
Tickets to WICKED in Indianapolis to go on Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets to WICKED in Indianapolis to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

WICKED, Indianapolis' most popular musical, will return to Old National Centre in June. Wicked is currently the 4th longest-running Broadway show in history. Learn more!
Tickets to WICKED at Marcus Performing Arts Center on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to WICKED at Marcus Performing Arts Center on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

WICKED, Milwaukee's most popular musical, will return to the Marcus Performing Arts Center this summer as the final show of the 2024/25 Broadway at the Marcus Center Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge & Daniel Quadrino to Join WICKED Photo
NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge & Daniel Quadrino to Join WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

WICKED on Broadway will welcome three new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. See who is starring in the production and learn more about the show.
WICKED supera el millón de espectadores en España Photo
WICKED supera el millón de espectadores en España
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 29, 2025

La primera parte de WICKED ya ha superado el millón de espectadores en España, con una recaudación en nuestro país de más de siete millones de euros.
Video: WICKED's New Elphaba Lencia Kebede Sings 'Defying Gravity' Before Historic Bro Photo
Video: WICKED's New Elphaba Lencia Kebede Sings 'Defying Gravity' Before Historic Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, 2025 she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company.
Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen Will Join West End Cast of WICKED Photo
Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen Will Join West End Cast of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

WICKED has announced its full new London cast who are set to begin performances at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in March. Learn more about the full cast here!
WICKED Tour Cancels January 10th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires Photo
WICKED Tour Cancels January 10th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
by Joshua Wright - Jan 10, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (January 10th, 2025 at 8:00 PM) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions. 
WICKED Tour Cancels January 9th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires Photo
WICKED Tour Cancels January 9th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (January 9th, 2025 at 7:30 PM) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions. 
WICKED Tour Cancels January 8th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires Photo
WICKED Tour Cancels January 8th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
by Joshua Wright - Jan 8, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (on January 8th, 2025) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions.
WICKED ya es la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la h Photo
WICKED ya es la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 2, 2025

Según la publicación estadounidense Variety, WICKED ha sobrepasado en taquilla a MAMMA MIA! con 634 millones de dólares recaudados a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose así en la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia.
SORTEOS: BroadwayWorld Spain y Universal Spain te invitan al Sing Along de WICKED en Photo
SORTEOS: BroadwayWorld Spain y Universal Spain te invitan al Sing Along de WICKED en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 27, 2024

El evento tendrá lugar el próximo 2 de enero, a las 19:15h en los Yelmo Ideal.
WICKED North American Tour Celebrates 6000th Performance Photo
WICKED North American Tour Celebrates 6000th Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

The North American Tour of WICKED played its 6,000th performance on Sunday, December 22nd at 1pm.  Check out a photo here!
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero Photo
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 16, 2024

WICKED, la adaptación cinematográfica del fenómeno teatral que ya se ha convertido en uno de los grandes éxitos del año, ofrecerá en algunos cines de España sesiones Sing-Along de la versión original subtitulado en español el 1 de enero de 2025 para que el público pueda cantar las canciones junto con sus personajes favoritos de la película.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jon B. Platt been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Play (Tony Awards) for King Charles III, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Blackbird, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Testament of Mary, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Jerusalem, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Best Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Man of La Mancha, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Copenhagen, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

What awards has Jon B. Platt won?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Copenhagen, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

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