Jonah Platt
Latest News on Jonah Platt:
Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation (Feb 16, 2024)
Review: THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse (Oct 18, 2023)
Photos: First Look at THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse (Oct 11, 2023)
Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation (Feb 16, 2024)
Review: THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse (Oct 18, 2023)
Photos: First Look at THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse (Oct 11, 2023)
BIO
Jonah Platt is a multi-platform creator and performer, working across many aspects of the entertainment industry. Recent directing credits include IAMA Theater Company's Broadway Backwards and the critically lauded production of DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD at The Blank Theater in LA, which was twice extended and awarded a Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore Selection. He also directed and produced ONE NIGHT STAND: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL, which performed completely improvised musicals around the world, including sold-out runs at Hollywood's Hudson Theater, the New York Musical Theater Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Some of Jonah's best known acting credits include "Fiyero" in Broadway's smash hit WICKED, "Jack" in the Lifetime film I'LL BE WATCHING opposite Janel Parrish, and most recently NBC's Emmy-winning JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE starring John Legend. He has worked on the writing staffs of several network TV comedies and is currently co-writing the stage musical adaptation of Lois Lowry's bestselling novel THE GIVER.
Photos
Jackie Burns (Pearl Kantrowitz), David R. Gordon (Neil Lieberman), Stephanie Lynn Mason (Eleanor Applebaum), Jonah Platt (Marty Kantrowitz), Megan Kane (Bunny Gelfand), Maya Jacobson (Myra Nadell), Wesley Zurick (Ross Epstein), Carly Gendell (Alison Kantrowitz), Jill Abramovitz (Lillian Kantrowitz), Blair Goldberg (Rhoda Leiberman), John Arthur Greene (Walker Jerome). (L to R, Bottom) Dan Rosales (Stanley Applebaum), Cody Braverman (Danny Kantrowitz), Jonathon Timpanelli
Date:
03/21/2022
From: Photos: Rehearsals Begin for A WALK ON THE MOON At George Street Playhouse
Top: Jackie Burns, David R. Gordon, Stephanie Lynn Mason, Jonah Platt, Megan Kane, Maya Jacobson, Wesley Zurick, Carly Gendell, Jill Abramovitz, Blair Goldberg, John Arthur Greene. Bottom: Dan Rosales, Cody Braverman, Jonathon Timpanelli
Date:
03/21/2022
From: Photos: First Look at Jackie Burns, Jonah Platt & More in A WALK ON THE MOON Rehearsals
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STAGE CREDITS
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble
Movies
The Last Breakfast Club
[ 2018 ] Bender
[ 2018 ] Bender
I'll Be Watching
[ 2018 ] Lieutenant Jack Rivers
[ 2018 ] Lieutenant Jack Rivers
Pompo: The Cinéphile
[ 2021 ] Alan
[ 2021 ] Alan
Being the Ricardos
[ 2021 ] Tip Tribby
[ 2021 ] Tip Tribby
Menorah in the Middle
[ 2022 ] Ben
[ 2022 ] Ben
Babylon
[ 2022 ] Technician
[ 2022 ] Technician
Videos
Listen to a Sneak Peek of Beth Leavel's Fiction Podcast Debut on IN STRANGE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020
TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Lythgoe Family Panto BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
by Michael Sterling - Dec 11, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Channels Glinda for Newest Installment of WICKED's #OutofOz Series!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2016
STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Flying Monkeys Get Engaged on Stage for Christmas
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 3, 2016
STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Rachel Tucker and Kara Lindsay Go Folk for 'I'm Not That Girl' for #OutofOz Series
by Stage Tube - Dec 8, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Rachel Tucker Teases Next Installment in WICKED's #OutofOz Series!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2015
TV Exclusive: BARE's Back! Watch Highlights from the Reunion Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2015
STAGE TUBE EXCLUSIVE: Matt Magnusson and Briana Cuoco Perform 'Give Me Novacaine' from glory|struck's Immersive AMERICAN IDIOT
by Christina Mancuso - May 29, 2015
STAGE TUBE EXCLUSIVE: Alec Cyganowski and Lindsay Pearce Perform 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' from glory|struck's Immersive AMERICAN IDIOT
by Christina Mancuso - May 19, 2015
STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT's Payson Lewis and Lindsay Pearce Cover 'Basket Case'
by Stage Tube - Apr 30, 2015
STAGE TUBE: MODERN FAMILY's Sarah Hyland Sings 'Don't Speak' with SCREAM! Co-Star
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 19, 2014
News
Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation
BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!
BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!
Review: THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse
“How to Ruin a Relationship in One Easy Step,” is a definitive alternate title for, THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY, a smart, little 80-minute, light drama written by Samuel Balm, directed by Darko Tresnjak, currently at the Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates Theater.
“How to Ruin a Relationship in One Easy Step,” is a definitive alternate title for, THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY, a smart, little 80-minute, light drama written by Samuel Balm, directed by Darko Tresnjak, currently at the Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates Theater.
Photos: First Look at THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Geffen Playhouse
All new production photos have been released from The Engagement Party at Geffen Playhouse! Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released from The Engagement Party at Geffen Playhouse! Check out the photos here!
Interview: Playwright Samuel Baum Wholeheartedly invites You to His ENGAGEMENT PARTY
Up next at The Geffen Playhouse, Samuel Baum’s The Engagement Party West Coast premieres October 12, 2023 (with previews already in progress). Darko Tresnjak directs the cast of: Richard Bekins, Bella Heathcote, Brian Lee Huynh, Mark Jacobson, Wendie Malick, Brian Patrick Murphy, Jonah Platt and Lauren Worsham. Samuel squeezed out some time from rehearsals and previews to answer a few of my queries.
Up next at The Geffen Playhouse, Samuel Baum’s The Engagement Party West Coast premieres October 12, 2023 (with previews already in progress). Darko Tresnjak directs the cast of: Richard Bekins, Bella Heathcote, Brian Lee Huynh, Mark Jacobson, Wendie Malick, Brian Patrick Murphy, Jonah Platt and Lauren Worsham. Samuel squeezed out some time from rehearsals and previews to answer a few of my queries.
Cast Set For THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY At Geffen Playhouse
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of The Engagement Party, written by Samuel Baum and directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of The Engagement Party, written by Samuel Baum and directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast Turns 5 Years Old This Month
Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.
Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.
Movies This Christmas Season for Broadway Fans " Old and New
Here’s our selection of brand-new, recent, and classic festive films featuring some of theater’s most iconic faces that you won’t want to miss.
Here’s our selection of brand-new, recent, and classic festive films featuring some of theater’s most iconic faces that you won’t want to miss.
Listen: John Breglio Discusses The Future Of Broadway On CLAYTON HOWE'S ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast
John Breglio expands on his risk tolerance, taste, communication & his book 'I WANNA BE A PRODUCER.' The conversation covers his early inspirations around studying entertainment law and path to producing on Clayton Howe's Entertainmentx podcast. Listen here!
John Breglio expands on his risk tolerance, taste, communication & his book 'I WANNA BE A PRODUCER.' The conversation covers his early inspirations around studying entertainment law and path to producing on Clayton Howe's Entertainmentx podcast. Listen here!
BWW Review: A WALK ON THE MOON at George Street Playhouse-A New Musical to Embrace
Musical theatre lovers and many more should head over to George Street Playhouse (GSP) to see the new musical, A Walk on the Moon, now being performed through May 21.
Musical theatre lovers and many more should head over to George Street Playhouse (GSP) to see the new musical, A Walk on the Moon, now being performed through May 21.
BWW Interview: NEWSIES' Dillon Klena Constantly Rediscovering His Role as Jack Kelly
Up next for 3-D Theatrical, Tony Award-winning NEWSIES opens May 14, 2022 at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (with a preview on Friday, May 13th). No stranger to the lead role of Jack Kelly, Dillon Klena reprises his role from two earlier productions.
Up next for 3-D Theatrical, Tony Award-winning NEWSIES opens May 14, 2022 at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (with a preview on Friday, May 13th). No stranger to the lead role of Jack Kelly, Dillon Klena reprises his role from two earlier productions.
A WALK ON THE MOON's Carly Gendell and Megan Kane Take Over Our Instagram Today
Tune in to our Instagram story today as Carly Gendell and Megan Kane take over to take you behind the scenes of their day preparing for the East coast premiere of A Walk on the Moon, a new musical. A Walk on the Moon begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Tune in to our Instagram story today as Carly Gendell and Megan Kane take over to take you behind the scenes of their day preparing for the East coast premiere of A Walk on the Moon, a new musical. A Walk on the Moon begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for New Musical- A WALK ON THE MOON
Rehearsals are underway for George Street Playhouse's East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Rehearsals are underway for George Street Playhouse's East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Wake Up With BWW 3/22: MJ THE MUSICAL Tour, THE COLOR PURPLE Film Cast, and More!
Today's top stories include an upcoming North American tour of MJ the Musical, set to begin in 2023. Plus, Ben Levi Ross returns to Dear Evan Hansen, additional casting for The Color Purple film, and more!
Today's top stories include an upcoming North American tour of MJ the Musical, set to begin in 2023. Plus, Ben Levi Ross returns to Dear Evan Hansen, additional casting for The Color Purple film, and more!
Photos: Rehearsals Begin for A WALK ON THE MOON At George Street Playhouse
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Photos: First Look at Jackie Burns, Jonah Platt & More in A WALK ON THE MOON Rehearsals
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Cast Announced for THE KARATE KID- THE MUSICAL Pre-Broadway Engagement
The complete cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of The Karate Kid – The Musical at STAGES St. Louis. Learn who is in the production!
The complete cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of The Karate Kid – The Musical at STAGES St. Louis. Learn who is in the production!
Jonah Platt Joins THE LIST Indie Comedy Film
Platt will join Chrissie Fit, Will Peltz, Zach Reino, Halston Sage, Christian Navarro, and Greg Sulkin in the new film. The film follows Abby (Sage) whose world is turned upside down after her fiancé (Platt) sleeps with someone on his celebrity 'free pass' list.
Platt will join Chrissie Fit, Will Peltz, Zach Reino, Halston Sage, Christian Navarro, and Greg Sulkin in the new film. The film follows Abby (Sage) whose world is turned upside down after her fiancé (Platt) sleeps with someone on his celebrity 'free pass' list.
Rashad V. Chambers Discusses The Reopening Of AIN'T TOO PROUD On CLAYTON HOWE'S ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast
As theatre returns in New York City, Rashad V. Chambers expands on his life's journey. The conversation covers his early inspirations around studying law and he subsequent path to producing.
As theatre returns in New York City, Rashad V. Chambers expands on his life's journey. The conversation covers his early inspirations around studying law and he subsequent path to producing.
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jerusha Cavazos and Troy Iwata to Lead Starring Buffalo's RENT
STARRING BUFFALO has announced its return to in-person performances with this fall's production of RENT, the pop culture phenomenon about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
STARRING BUFFALO has announced its return to in-person performances with this fall's production of RENT, the pop culture phenomenon about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
Jelani Remy, Christopher Fitzgerald and More Join BroadwayWorld's Stage Door
Check out the newest theater names that are now available for video shoutouts and more on Stage Door!
Check out the newest theater names that are now available for video shoutouts and more on Stage Door!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jonah Platt been in?
Jonah Platt has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jonah Platt been in?
Jonah Platt has not appeared in the West End.
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