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Heather Headley and Ben Platt to Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall

Heather Headley and Ben Platt to Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall

Ben Platt to Celebrate Third Album With Two-Week Concert Run at Refurbished Palace Theatre

Ben Platt to Celebrate Third Album With Two-Week Concert Run at Refurbished Palace Theatre

Interview: Ben Platt Talks About Collaborating With Like-Minded Friends on New Film <i>Theater Camp</i>

Interview: Ben Platt Talks About Collaborating With Like-Minded Friends on New Film Theater Camp

Predictions: Which Actors in Musicals Are Going to Win a Tony in 2023?

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Predictions: Which Actors in Musicals Are Going to Win a Tony in 2023?

Watch the Trailer for <i>Theater Camp</i>, Starring Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Ben Platt

Watch the Trailer for Theater Camp, Starring Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Ben Platt

New <em>Parade</em> Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released This Week

New Parade Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released This Week

Review: <i>Parade</i> Rewrites Its Broadway Story With a Vindicating Revival

Review: Parade Rewrites Its Broadway Story With a Vindicating Revival

Review: <em>Parade</em> Rewrites Its Broadway Story With a Vindicating Revival

Review: Parade Rewrites Its Broadway Story With a Vindicating Revival

Ben Platt and <em>Parade</em> Producers Condemn Antisemitic Protests During First Broadway Preview

Ben Platt and Parade Producers Condemn Antisemitic Protests During First Broadway Preview

Full <em>Parade</em> Cast to Include Howard McGillin, Paul Alexander Nolan, Kelli Barrett, Alex Joseph Grayson

Full Parade Cast to Include Howard McGillin, Paul Alexander Nolan, Kelli Barrett, Alex Joseph Grayson

<em>Parade</em>, Starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, Transferring to Broadway

Parade, Starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, Transferring to Broadway

Paul Mescal to Join Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein in <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> Movie

Paul Mescal to Join Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein in Merrily We Roll Along Movie

Broadway Evan Hansens Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Are Engaged

Broadway Evan Hansens Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Are Engaged

Watch Ben Platt Sing "This Is Not Over Yet" From <em>Parade</em>

Watch Ben Platt Sing "This Is Not Over Yet" From Parade

Review: Ben Platt Stars in an Excellent <em>Parade</em> at New York City Center

Review: Ben Platt Stars in an Excellent Parade at New York City Center

Jason Robert Brown to Conduct All Seven Performances of <em>Parade</em> at New York City Center

Jason Robert Brown to Conduct All Seven Performances of Parade at New York City Center

Gaten Matarazzo, Paul Alexander Nolan, and More Join <em>Parade</em> at New York City Center

Gaten Matarazzo, Paul Alexander Nolan, and More Join Parade at New York City Center

Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to Lead <em>Parade</em> at New York City Center

Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to Lead Parade at New York City Center

Stephen Sondheim to Be Honored by Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, and More at Grammys

Stephen Sondheim to Be Honored by Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, and More at Grammys

Review: The 2020 Tony Awards – Broadway's Back?

Review: The 2020 Tony Awards – Broadway's Back?

First Listen: Ben Platt Sings "Waving Through a Window" and More From <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Movie

First Listen: Ben Platt Sings "Waving Through a Window" and More From Dear Evan Hansen Movie

Watch Ben Platt Surprise a Cancer Survivor With <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Premiere Tickets on <em>The View</em>

Watch Ben Platt Surprise a Cancer Survivor With Dear Evan Hansen Premiere Tickets on The View

Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein Among Stars of New Online Play <em>The Party Hop</em>

Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein Among Stars of New Online Play The Party Hop

Broadway Flea Market Will Go Online Next Weekend

Broadway Flea Market Will Go Online Next Weekend

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Film: Get to Know All Eight Leading Cast Members

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Dear Evan Hansen Film: Get to Know All Eight Leading Cast Members

Ben Platt Sings a Duet With the Cookie Monster on Elmo's New Talk Show

Ben Platt Sings a Duet With the Cookie Monster on Elmo's New Talk Show

Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever in Talks for <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Movie

Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever in Talks for Dear Evan Hansen Movie

Interview: Ben Platt on Netflix Concert Film, <em>The Politician</em>, and Recording Music on Zoom

Interview: Ben Platt on Netflix Concert Film, The Politician, and Recording Music on Zoom

7 Showtunes to Sing From Your Window When You're Under Lockdown

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7 Showtunes to Sing From Your Window When You're Under Lockdown

<em>10 Things I Hate About You: The Musical You Won't Hate…Not Even a Little Bit…Not Even at All</em>

10 Things I Hate About You: The Musical You Won't Hate…Not Even a Little Bit…Not Even at All

<em>The Politician</em>, Starring Ben Platt, Bette Midler, and More, Releases Trailer

The Politician, Starring Ben Platt, Bette Midler, and More, Releases Trailer

Ben Platt Releases New Music Video for Song "Rain"

Ben Platt Releases New Music Video for Song "Rain"

Why Is Ryan Murphy Turning <em>A Chorus Line</em> Into a Netflix Series?

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Why Is Ryan Murphy Turning A Chorus Line Into a Netflix Series?

Ben Platt, Beanie Feldstein, Blake Jenner to Headline <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> Film

Ben Platt, Beanie Feldstein, Blake Jenner to Headline Merrily We Roll Along Film

Jennifer Laura Thompson, Michael Park Celebrate Final <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Performance

Jennifer Laura Thompson, Michael Park Celebrate Final Dear Evan Hansen Performance

Idina Menzel, Aaron Tveit, and More Broadway Stars Sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Idina Menzel, Aaron Tveit, and More Broadway Stars Sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"

George Salazar, Derek Klena, and More to Present at the Jimmy Awards

George Salazar, Derek Klena, and More to Present at the Jimmy Awards

Telly Leung, Adam Kantor, and More to Be Industry Coaches at 2019 Jimmy Awards

Telly Leung, Adam Kantor, and More to Be Industry Coaches at 2019 Jimmy Awards

2019 Jimmy Awards Names Its High School Nominees

2019 Jimmy Awards Names Its High School Nominees

Jimmy Awards to Be Streamed Live on Facebook, YouTube

Jimmy Awards to Be Streamed Live on Facebook, YouTube

Tina Fey, Ben Platt, and More to Present at 2019 Tony Awards

Tina Fey, Ben Platt, and More to Present at 2019 Tony Awards

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for "Older" From His <em>Sing to Me Instead</em> Album

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for "Older" From His Sing to Me Instead Album

Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards

Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards

Ben Platt Sings on <em>Today</em> to Celebrate His Album Release

Ben Platt Sings on Today to Celebrate His Album Release

Ben Platt Releases Latest Single "Temporary Love" With an Emotional Music Video

Ben Platt Releases Latest Single "Temporary Love" With an Emotional Music Video

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for New Single "Grow as We Go"

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for New Single "Grow as We Go"

Ben Platt, Olivia Wilde, Sara Bareilles, and More at <em>Alice by Heart</em> Opening

Ben Platt, Olivia Wilde, Sara Bareilles, and More at Alice by Heart Opening

Ben Platt Sings "Bad Habit" on <em>The Late Show With Stephen Colbert</em>

Ben Platt Sings "Bad Habit" on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for His New Single "Ease My Mind"

Ben Platt Releases Music Video for His New Single "Ease My Mind"

Ben Platt Announces Details for North American Concert Tour

Ben Platt Announces Details for North American Concert Tour

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Reunion! Laura Dreyfuss to Join Ben Platt in Ryan Murphy TV Series

Dear Evan Hansen Reunion! Laura Dreyfuss to Join Ben Platt in Ryan Murphy TV Series

Point-Counterpoint: Should Theater Awards Stop Separating Acting Categories by Gender?

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Point-Counterpoint: Should Theater Awards Stop Separating Acting Categories by Gender?

Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones Join Lineup for Stephen Schwartz’s Birthday Concert

Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones Join Lineup for Stephen Schwartz’s Birthday Concert

Ben Platt and <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Cast Receive Daytime Emmy Nomination

Ben Platt and Dear Evan Hansen Cast Receive Daytime Emmy Nomination

In New #HamilDrop, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt Are "Found Tonight"

In New #HamilDrop, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt Are "Found Tonight"

All the Lonely People and <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

All the Lonely People and Dear Evan Hansen

Ben Platt to Headline New Film <em>Love & Oatmeal</em>

Ben Platt to Headline New Film Love & Oatmeal

Ben Platt to Star in New Netflix Series From Ryan Murphy

Ben Platt to Star in New Netflix Series From Ryan Murphy

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt Win Grammy Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt Win Grammy Awards

Ben Platt and Patti LuPone to Perform at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards

Ben Platt and Patti LuPone to Perform at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards

Broadway Shockers 2017: Ben Platt Conjures Beyoncé and Words Fail

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Broadway Shockers 2017: Ben Platt Conjures Beyoncé and Words Fail

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt, Bette Midler Nominated for Grammys

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt, Bette Midler Nominated for Grammys

4 Ways to Change Your Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation to Broadway's Ben Platt

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4 Ways to Change Your Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation to Broadway's Ben Platt

Watch Ben Platt Disco His <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Replacements Into Place

Watch Ben Platt Disco His Dear Evan Hansen Replacements Into Place

Watch Ben Platt Flirt With Eric McCormack in New <em>Will & Grace</em> Clip

Watch Ben Platt Flirt With Eric McCormack in New Will & Grace Clip

Ben Platt Joins the <em>Will & Grace</em> Family in First Photos

Ben Platt Joins the Will & Grace Family in First Photos

Ben Platt Signs Deal With Atlantic Records

Ben Platt Signs Deal With Atlantic Records

Watch Ben Platt React to the Young Talent at the 2017 Jimmy Awards

Watch Ben Platt React to the Young Talent at the 2017 Jimmy Awards

Taylor Trensch, Noah Galvin to Replace Ben Platt in <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Taylor Trensch, Noah Galvin to Replace Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen

Ben Platt's <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Departure Date Announced

Ben Platt's Dear Evan Hansen Departure Date Announced

Ben Platt to Guest Star in New Season of <em>Will & Grace</em>

Ben Platt to Guest Star in New Season of Will & Grace

Ninth Annual Jimmy Awards Announces Its Victors

Ninth Annual Jimmy Awards Announces Its Victors

Jimmy Awards to Livestream Ceremony Updates on Facebook

Jimmy Awards to Livestream Ceremony Updates on Facebook

Tony-Winning <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> to Be Released on Vinyl

Tony-Winning Dear Evan Hansen to Be Released on Vinyl

Nominees Announced for 2017 Jimmy Awards, Hosted by Tony Winner Ben Platt

Nominees Announced for 2017 Jimmy Awards, Hosted by Tony Winner Ben Platt

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, 2017 Was a Good Year for the Tony Awards and Here’s Why

Dear Evan Hansen, 2017 Was a Good Year for the Tony Awards and Here’s Why

Bette Midler, Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, and More Show Off Their 2017 Tony Awards

Bette Midler, Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, and More Show Off Their 2017 Tony Awards

Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Anna Kendrick, and More to Present at 2017 Tony Awards

Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Anna Kendrick, and More to Present at 2017 Tony Awards

Ben Platt Receives a Sardi's Portrait

Ben Platt Receives a Sardi's Portrait

<em>Rent</em>, <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, <em>Next to Normal</em> Stars Honor Michael Greif

Rent, Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal Stars Honor Michael Greif

Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole Present Michael Greif With Caricature

Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole Present Michael Greif With Caricature

Julianna Margulies, Brian d'Arcy James Celebrate MCC Theater at Miscast Gala

Julianna Margulies, Brian d'Arcy James Celebrate MCC Theater at Miscast Gala

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s Ben Platt to Host 2017 Jimmy Awards

Dear Evan Hansen's Ben Platt to Host 2017 Jimmy Awards

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelli O’Hara, and More Set for MCC Theater's Miscast Gala

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelli O’Hara, and More Set for MCC Theater's Miscast Gala

Ben Platt Performs a <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Showstopper on <em>Today</em>

Ben Platt Performs a Dear Evan Hansen Showstopper on Today

9 Memorable Performances of 2016

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9 Memorable Performances of 2016

Darren Criss, Tina Fey, Zendaya, and More Celebrate the Opening of <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Darren Criss, Tina Fey, Zendaya, and More Celebrate the Opening of Dear Evan Hansen

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Dear Evan Hansen

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Opens on Broadway

Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway

Watch the Cast of Broadway's <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> in Action

Watch the Cast of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen in Action

First Look at the Broadway Production of <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, Starring Ben Platt

First Look at the Broadway Production of Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Ben Platt

Ben Platt-Led <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Finds a New Broadway Home

Ben Platt-Led Dear Evan Hansen Finds a New Broadway Home

11 Renditions of Songs From <em>The Last Five Years</em> to Prep for This Week's Concert

11 Renditions of Songs From The Last Five Years to Prep for This Week's Concert

Ben Platt, Benj Pasek, and More Join <em>Broadway Stands Up for Freedom</em>

Ben Platt, Benj Pasek, and More Join Broadway Stands Up for Freedom

Adrienne Warren, Santino Fontana Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band Concert

Adrienne Warren, Santino Fontana Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band Concert

Ben Platt, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Michael Park to Lead <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> to Broadway

Ben Platt, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Michael Park to Lead Dear Evan Hansen to Broadway

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Announces Broadway Transfer

Dear Evan Hansen Announces Broadway Transfer

Stars of <em>Eclipsed</em>, <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, and More at 2016 Obie Awards

Stars of Eclipsed, Dear Evan Hansen, and More at 2016 Obie Awards

Ben Platt, Lupita Nyong'o, Georgia Engel, and More Win 2016 Obie Awards

Ben Platt, Lupita Nyong'o, Georgia Engel, and More Win 2016 Obie Awards

Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt, and More to Perform at 61st Annual Obie Awards

Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt, and More to Perform at 61st Annual Obie Awards

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Will Add Extra Benefit Performance to Off-Broadway Run

Dear Evan Hansen Will Add Extra Benefit Performance to Off-Broadway Run

Ben Platt and Alana Arenas Win 2016 Clarence Derwent Awards

Ben Platt and Alana Arenas Win 2016 Clarence Derwent Awards

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, Starring Ben Platt, Extends at Second Stage Theatre

Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Ben Platt, Extends at Second Stage Theatre

Darren Criss, Aaron Tveit, and More Toast Ben Platt at <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s Opening Night

Darren Criss, Aaron Tveit, and More Toast Ben Platt at Dear Evan Hansen's Opening Night

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Dear Evan Hansen

20 Years After <em>Rent</em>, Michael Greif Reinvigorates the American Musical With <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

20 Years After Rent, Michael Greif Reinvigorates the American Musical With Dear Evan Hansen

Meet Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, and the Stars of Pasek and Paul's <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Meet Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, and the Stars of Pasek and Paul's Dear Evan Hansen

Sydney Lucas, Ramin Karimloo, Cheyenne Jackson, Daisy Eagan Star in <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Sydney Lucas, Ramin Karimloo, Cheyenne Jackson, Daisy Eagan Star in The Secret Garden

<em>The Secret Garden</em>, Starring Sydney Lucas and Ramin Karimloo, Set to Begin Performances

The Secret Garden, Starring Sydney Lucas and Ramin Karimloo, Set to Begin Performances

Ben Platt to Reprise His Starring Role in Benj Pasek and Justin Paul 's <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Ben Platt to Reprise His Starring Role in Benj Pasek and Justin Paul 's Dear Evan Hansen

Telly Leung, Julie Halston, and More Round Out the Cast of <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Telly Leung, Julie Halston, and More Round Out the Cast of The Secret Garden

Original Star Daisy Eagan Joins Sydney Lucas in <em>Secret Garden</em>, Ramin Karimloo Joins Cast

Original Star Daisy Eagan Joins Sydney Lucas in Secret Garden, Ramin Karimloo Joins Cast

Marla Maples, Ben Platt Catch Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, and More in <em>Gigantic</em>

Marla Maples, Ben Platt Catch Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, and More in Gigantic

Ben Platt and More to Star in Workshop of New Musical From <em>Spring Awakening</em> Scribes

Ben Platt and More to Star in Workshop of New Musical From Spring Awakening Scribes

Howard Stern, Wayne Brady, and More Welcome George Takei to Broadway in <em>Allegiance</em>

Howard Stern, Wayne Brady, and More Welcome George Takei to Broadway in Allegiance

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and More at Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015 Gala

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and More at Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015 Gala

Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Set for 2015 Dramatists Guild Fund Gala

Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Set for 2015 Dramatists Guild Fund Gala

Ben Platt, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and More Join <em>Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles</em>

Ben Platt, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and More Join Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles

Ben Platt, Ciara Reneé, and More Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band for Upcoming Show

Ben Platt, Ciara Reneé, and More Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band for Upcoming Show

Pasek and Paul's <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Announces New York Run

Pasek and Paul's Dear Evan Hansen Announces New York Run

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Dear Evan Hansen

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

Dear Evan Hansen Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

First Look at Ben Platt in <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> at Arena Stage

First Look at Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen at Arena Stage

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> Is a First for Writers Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson

Dear Evan Hansen Is a First for Writers Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson

Ben Platt Sings a Moving Number From Pasek and Paul's New Musical <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Ben Platt Sings a Moving Number From Pasek and Paul's New Musical Dear Evan Hansen

<em>Glee</em>'s Laura Dreyfuss Joins Fellow Broadway Veterans in the Cast of <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Glee's Laura Dreyfuss Joins Fellow Broadway Veterans in the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen

The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi Hosts Tonight's <em>Miscast</em> Gala, Starring Jeremy Jordan and More

The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi Hosts Tonight's Miscast Gala, Starring Jeremy Jordan and More

<em>Pitch Perfect</em>'s Ben Platt to Star in World-Premiere Musical <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>

Pitch Perfect's Ben Platt to Star in World-Premiere Musical Dear Evan Hansen

<em>The Daily Show</em>'s Aasif Mandvi to Host MCC's <em>Miscast 2015</em>

The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi to Host MCC's Miscast 2015

Jason Michael Snow amd Nicholas Christopher Join Lindsay Mendez and Ben Platt in <em>Band Geeks</em>

Jason Michael Snow amd Nicholas Christopher Join Lindsay Mendez and Ben Platt in Band Geeks

<em>Wicked</em>'s Lindsay Mendez and More Broadway Favorites Set for <em>Band Geeks in Concert</em>

Wicked's Lindsay Mendez and More Broadway Favorites Set for Band Geeks in Concert

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