Jonah Platt
Latest News on Jonah Platt:
Holocaust Museum LA and Jewish Plays Project to Host LA Jewish Playwriting Contest (Apr 27, 2026)
Talia Suskauer, Andréa Burns, and More Will Lead A WALK ON THE MOON New York Premiere (Apr 16, 2026)
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season (Dec 9, 2025)
Holocaust Museum LA and Jewish Plays Project to Host LA Jewish Playwriting Contest (Apr 27, 2026)
Talia Suskauer, Andréa Burns, and More Will Lead A WALK ON THE MOON New York Premiere (Apr 16, 2026)
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season (Dec 9, 2025)
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
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
Spread
[ 2024 ] Orson
[ 2024 ] Orson
TV Shows
Universal Basic Guys
InterrogatorPaul
InterrogatorPaul
Mighty MonsterWheelies
Drillbert
Drillbert
Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for New Musical- A WALK ON THE MOON
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-21 12:44:27
Listen to a Sneak Peek of Beth Leavel's Fiction Podcast Debut on IN STRANGE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-12-30 15:26:16
TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Lythgoe Family Panto BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-12-11 09:33:51
STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Channels Glinda for Newest Installment of WICKED's #OutofOz Series!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-01-27 12:21:09
STAGE TUBE: Robin de Jesus Performs 'Feminism Medley' at #TBTLIVE
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-14 13:15:14
STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Flying Monkeys Get Engaged on Stage for Christmas
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-03 16:09:08
STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Rachel Tucker and Kara Lindsay Go Folk for 'I'm Not That Girl' for #OutofOz Series
by Stage Tube - 2015-12-08 18:07:49
STAGE TUBE: Rachel Tucker Teases Next Installment in WICKED's #OutofOz Series!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-12-08 10:48:52
TV Exclusive: BARE's Back! Watch Highlights from the Reunion Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-13 09:26:22
STAGE TUBE EXCLUSIVE: Matt Magnusson and Briana Cuoco Perform 'Give Me Novacaine' from glory|struck's Immersive AMERICAN IDIOT
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-29 16:22:17
STAGE TUBE EXCLUSIVE: Alec Cyganowski and Lindsay Pearce Perform 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' from glory|struck's Immersive AMERICAN IDIOT
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-19 15:38:06
STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT's Payson Lewis and Lindsay Pearce Cover 'Basket Case'
by Stage Tube - 2015-04-30 17:06:20
STAGE TUBE: Gaming on Broadway? Watch ASSASSINS CREED: THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-06 10:12:15
STAGE TUBE: MODERN FAMILY's Sarah Hyland Sings 'Don't Speak' with SCREAM! Co-Star
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2014-10-19 11:38:01
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Will Amber Riley, Sarah Hyland and Kristen Bell Be Stripping Down for Hollywood Bowl's HAIR?
by Stage Tube - 2014-07-28 20:08:33
News
Holocaust Museum LA and Jewish Plays Project to Host LA Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
Holocaust Museum LA, the Jewish Plays Project, and The Ebell of Los Angeles will present the second annual LA Jewish Playwriting Contest, featuring excerpts from three finalist plays with audience voting to select a winner.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
Holocaust Museum LA, the Jewish Plays Project, and The Ebell of Los Angeles will present the second annual LA Jewish Playwriting Contest, featuring excerpts from three finalist plays with audience voting to select a winner.
Talia Suskauer, Andréa Burns, and More Will Lead A WALK ON THE MOON New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Producers Ruth & Stephen Hendel announced A WALK ON THE MOON, a new musical based on the award-winning film, will premiere at The Laura Pels Theatre, directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Producers Ruth & Stephen Hendel announced A WALK ON THE MOON, a new musical based on the award-winning film, will premiere at The Laura Pels Theatre, directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller.
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Neranenah, the southeast's premier cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions, has unveiled its new season! The 2025‑26 lineup brings together award‑winning musicians, Broadway talent, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Neranenah, the southeast's premier cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions, has unveiled its new season! The 2025‑26 lineup brings together award‑winning musicians, Broadway talent, and more.
Holocaust Museum LA Partners With Jewish Plays Project To Host First Jewish Playwriting Contest
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025
For the first time in its 14-year history, the international Jewish Playwriting Contest is holding an event in Los Angeles for audiences to help select the winner. In a partnership between the Jewish Plays Project and Holocaust Museum LA.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025
For the first time in its 14-year history, the international Jewish Playwriting Contest is holding an event in Los Angeles for audiences to help select the winner. In a partnership between the Jewish Plays Project and Holocaust Museum LA.
Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 16, 2024
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!
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 16, 2024
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
by Tracey Paleo - Oct 18, 2023
“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.
by Tracey Paleo - Oct 18, 2023
“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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
All new production photos have been released from The Engagement Party at Geffen Playhouse! Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
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
by Gil Kaan - Oct 11, 2023
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.
by Gil Kaan - Oct 11, 2023
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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
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.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023
Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023
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
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 17, 2022
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.
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 17, 2022
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022
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
by Marina Kennedy - May 10, 2022
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.
by Marina Kennedy - May 10, 2022
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
by Gil Kaan - May 9, 2022
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.
by Gil Kaan - May 9, 2022
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
by Social Watch - Apr 21, 2022
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.
by Social Watch - Apr 21, 2022
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
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2022
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.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2022
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!
by - Mar 22, 2022
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!
by - Mar 22, 2022
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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2022
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2022
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
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2022
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.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2022
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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022
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!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022
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!
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.
Videos
TICKET CENTRAL
Tickets From $102
Buy Tickets
Tickets From $141
Tickets From $60
