Ben Platt News

The first official trailer and poster have arrived for Blue Moon, the new biographical portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, starring Ethan Hawke. Check them out now!

Molly Gordon, director and star of 2023's Theater Camp, recently visited The Late Show to promote her new film Oh, Hi! During the conversation, she looked back at her background in community theater, along with her time making the movie. Watch the interview!

Este 2025 se cumple una década desde el estreno de HAMILTON en Broadway, que terminó transformándose en un fenómeno cultural global sin precedentes. HAMILTON narra la vida de Alexander Hamilton, uno de los padres fundadores de los Estados Unidos.

The Pitch Perfect franchise, which currently consists of three films and a television series, will receive a new spin-off series from writer and actor Joel Kim Booster.

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban.  BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!

Empire Training Center for the Arts will present evening of music and celebration coming to The Chance Theater. In this inaugural partnership event, ETCA will present New York Stage and Film in their first Songwriters’ Salon. Learn more!

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Watch David R. Gordon (Tateh) perform 'Success' with the cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime in this all-new clip. Ragtime features a book by Terrence McNally. Music is by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The musical is based on the novel “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow.

92NY celebrates Pride with new events in June and free archived talks featuring The L Word's Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey celebrating their new memoir So Gay For You on June 3 and a farewell celebration with Titanique's cast and creators on June 9.

Hundreds gathered at Lincoln Center on Monday evening to honor Tony Award-winning producer Rachel Sussman and support JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), the largest direct service provider for queer Jewish teens and young adults. Take a look at photos from the evening here.

It’s common to hear about people moving to New York City in order to find themselves and start their path. Something not as common? Moving from New York City to a small village in rural Germany. But that’s exactly what the family of Alexis Sakellaris does when he’s only eight years old, and it’s where our story begins.

Sony Pictures Classics has announced that Blue Moon, the upcoming biographical portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be released in theaters on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles and New York, before expanding nationwide on October 24, 2025.

Goodspeed has shared a new video of Mamie Parris performing 'Back to Before' from Ragtime. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime kicks off Goodspeed's 2025 season. 

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime - the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs through June 15, 2025 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.

My emotional and artistic journey with performer extraordinaire Mandy Patinkin was renewed as I watched the Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award Gala celebrating Mandy Patinkin (at the Anthem on the Wharf on April 14, 2025).  Mr. Patinkin is a truly intersectional artist who has conquered the world of Broadway, concerts, albums, television, and film. Mr. Patinkin’s talent and skills cross-pollinate across all cultural touchstones.

Production photos have been released for Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals, running through June 15. See here for the photos of the production and more information!

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime performing 'Journey On' from the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs from April 25 – June 15 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!