Leah Platt
Latest News on Leah Platt:
Video: Watch Highlights From FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse (Dec 18, 2025)
Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN (Dec 16, 2025)
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production (Dec 2, 2025)
Video: Watch Highlights From FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse (Dec 18, 2025)
Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN (Dec 16, 2025)
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production (Dec 2, 2025)
BIO
I’m an actor based in NYC originally from the Washington, D.C. area. I’m a proud graduate of Northwestern University where I double majored in Theatre and Psychology, got a Certificate in Music Theatre, and a Module in Screen Acting (yes, I’m an overachiever).
I’m currently on the first national tour of Funny Girl playing Emma and understudying Fanny Brice. I recently closed the final year of the first national tour of Fiddler on the Roof playing Tzeitel. Before that, I performed in the regional premiere of Which Way to the Stage and sailed aboard the Disney Fantasy performing as Elsa in Frozen with Disney Cruise Line!
If I’m not belting Beyoncé in the shower or baking cookie dough-infused desserts, you can find me teaching a variety of fitness classes in Equinox Fitness Clubs around Manhattan.
STAGE CREDITS
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Emma
Mrs. Nadler
Fanny Brice (Understudy)
Mrs. Meeker (Understudy)
Videos
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-24 16:53:01
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-13 13:08:38
VIDEO: Creators & Cast of MOMS: THE MUSICAL Talk Upcoming Workshop, Motherhood in the Theatre & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-07-08 11:18:15
News
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
Review: THIS IS US at 54 Below Revisits 15 Years of One Direction
by Alex Del Cueto - Jul 25, 2025
On July 22, 54 Below revisited One Direction’s 15-year journey through their discography, including solo work. The talented cast delivered fresh energy and emotion, bringing new life to the beloved songs in a heartfelt and dynamic performance
by Alex Del Cueto - Jul 25, 2025
On July 22, 54 Below revisited One Direction’s 15-year journey through their discography, including solo work. The talented cast delivered fresh energy and emotion, bringing new life to the beloved songs in a heartfelt and dynamic performance
Patti Murin and More Set to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW willl present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Patti Murin ft. Colin Donnell and Hayley Podschun, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW willl present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Patti Murin ft. Colin Donnell and Hayley Podschun, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Libby Lloyd, Dillon Klena, Claire-Marie Hall & More to Star in THIS IS US at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present This Is Us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. This one-night-only tribute concert celebrates the 15-year journey of global pop sensation One Direction, featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway performers reimagining the band’s biggest hits.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present This Is Us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. This one-night-only tribute concert celebrates the 15-year journey of global pop sensation One Direction, featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway performers reimagining the band’s biggest hits.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Gateway in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of the 90s - Pretty Woman: The Musical, coming to The Gateway this summer. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of the 90s - Pretty Woman: The Musical, coming to The Gateway this summer. Learn more here!
Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 3, 2025
The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts. Many a time she thought she was headed one way, and then she seemed to be veering in another, only to return to her original path.
by Paul Batterson - Mar 3, 2025
The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts. Many a time she thought she was headed one way, and then she seemed to be veering in another, only to return to her original path.
Interview: Cheryl Stern of FUNNY GIRL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 27, 2025
Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances.
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 27, 2025
Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Dec 5, 2024
FUNNY GIRL is one of the crown gems of the American Musical Theater. Kansas City audiences will be treated to a first-class production of a show that many theater buffs know about but have never seen. Tuesday night’s performance starred Leah Platt in the lead role of Fanny Brice. Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
by Alan Portner - Dec 5, 2024
FUNNY GIRL is one of the crown gems of the American Musical Theater. Kansas City audiences will be treated to a first-class production of a show that many theater buffs know about but have never seen. Tuesday night’s performance starred Leah Platt in the lead role of Fanny Brice. Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR, FUN & FINESSE
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 28, 2024
VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of. How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott: Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel: I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in. Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 28, 2024
VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of. How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott: Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel: I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in. Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.
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