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Jonah Platt 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.

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Jonah Platt STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
East Coast premiere, 2020
Marty Kantrowitz

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]


Jonah Platt Movies

[2018]The Last Breakfast Club Bender

[2018]I'll Be Watching Lieutenant Jack Rivers

[2021]Pompo: The Cinéphile Alan

[2021]Being the Ricardos Tip Tribby

[2022]Menorah in the Middle Ben

[2022]Babylon Technician

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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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Jonah Platt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jonah Platt has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Jonah Platt has not appeared in the West End.

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