Ben Platt News

The trailer has been released for Playing the Palace, a new feature documentary chronicling the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. The documentary features interviews with Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Heather Headley, Ben Platt, and more.

Watch in this video as Mandy Patinkin surprises Ben Platt and singers by joining his own tribute performance of 'Sunday' at Signature Theatre's 2025 Sondheim Award Gala.

ALL ARTS will premiere a new slate of original programming throughout May and June as part of Broadway and Beyond, including Mandy Gonzalez in Concert and the return of the fan-favorite series Broadway Sandwich.

What are some of the milestone moments that have most impacted our favorite Broadway performers? Michael Arden is sharing his Broadway Firsts in this video!

In just days (April 27), the 2024/25 Broadway season will officially come to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past. 

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of April, including Vanya starring Andrew Scott; A Streetcar Named Desire starring Paul Mescal and more. 

Crowd favorite 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is finally premiering in Manila in September 2025. DEH will play at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring the UK touring company.

Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Base Entertainment Asia, in association with ATG Productions and Music Theatre International, is bringing Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen’s' current UK tour to the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, starting Oct. 30, 2025.

See photos of VIPs walking the red carpet at opening night of Vanya Off-Broadway starring Andrew Scott! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Goodspeed Musicals will present Ragtime as its first production of the 2025 season, starring Mamie Parris and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!

A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.

The largest direct service provider for queer Jewish youth has announced that they will honor Tony Award-winning producer, educator and entrepreneur Rachel Sussman as their inaugural Jewish Queer Icon. Sussman’s Broadway-producing credits include Suffs, Just for Us, and Parade.

54 Below will present Victor Jackson in “April Showers” on April 7, 2025. Inspired by nature's ever-changing seasons, Victor's songs weave a tapestry of resilience, joy, and renewal.

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.

Discover the rich tapestry of theatrical performances, from classic plays and musicals to operas and ballets, as we delve into the evolution and variety of theater events that captivate audiences worldwide.

The UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is now underway! Read the reviews for Cruel Intentions and find out more about where to catch the show here!

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson's debut collection of photos, The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars, is available for pre-order now. Learn more here!