Ben Platt News

Video: Micaela Diamond Is Not Taking PARADE for Granted

by Richard Ridge — June 3, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Micaela Diamond chats about her road to Broadway, why she loves singing Jason Robert Brown's music in Parade, and so much more.

Studio Theatre Announces Cast of FUN HOME

by Blair Ingenthron — May 27, 2023

Studio Theatre has announced the cast of their production of Fun Home, with performances starting June 28.

Photos: Inside the 2023 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

by Bruce Glikas — May 24, 2023

The awards were presented during a private ceremony on Tuesday, May 22.

Interview: Janet Adderley CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL

by Sabrina Wallace — May 23, 2023

The Adderley School celebrates 30 years of empowering kids and spreading joy at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre on May 27th, where three generations of Adderley School alumni will unite onstage to pay homage to their alma matter and loving founder Janet Adderley.

Feature: The VIPs Behind the Curtain! A VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards

by James Blinken — May 23, 2023

On Friday, May 19, 2023, one hour before the Drama League Awards, Board President Bonnie Comley, Kirk Iwanowski, Mary Jain, and the Board Hosted a VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards right next to the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Photos: Stars From SHUCKED, SWEENEY TODD, PARADE And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — May 19, 2023

The 2023 Drama League Awards welcomes stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Phillipa Soo, NaTasha Yvette Williams and more! See photos from the event!

Wake Up With BWW 5/19: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Tour, THEATER CAMP Trailer, Plus a Message From Zoe Wanamaker!

by — May 19, 2023

Top stories: New York, New York will embark on tour in January 2025, new Theater Camp trailer, new clip of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid, plus a message from Zoe Wanamaker!

Video: Tony Nominee Ben Platt Thinks the World is Finally Ready for PARADE

by Richard Ridge — May 20, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Ben Platt chats about what made this revival of Parade so special, why this role was so important to him, and so much more.

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards

by Nicole Rosky — May 19, 2023

Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; & JULIET Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — May 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left get your ballots in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Video: Watch the THEATER CAMP Trailer Starring Ben Platt, Molly Gordon & More

by Michael Major — May 18, 2023

Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the original comedy THEATER CAMP as Amos and Rebecca-Diane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York.

Wake Up With BWW 5/18: TITANIQUE Casting, PARADE Understudy, Plus a Message From Joaquina Kalukango!

by — May 18, 2023

Top stories: Find out who's joining the cast of Titanique beginning in June, plus an exclusive message from Joaquina Kalukango in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Connor Palace

by Roy Berko — May 17, 2023

Dear Evan Hansen at Connor Palace is a top-ranking musical drama that highlights social anxiety, suicide, family angst, and teenage drug addiction.

Max Chernin Will Play Leo Frank in PARADE This Weekend

by Stephi Wild — May 17, 2023

Understudy Max Chernin will step into the role of Leo Frank in Parade on Broadway this weekend.

PARADE Will Perform At White House Event In Celebration Jewish American Heritage Month

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2023

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Parade composer Jason Robert Brown and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to a White House event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month.

Industry Pro Newsletter: English Wins the Pulitzer, Five Day Work Week in the UK

by Alex Freeman — May 15, 2023

This week, we take a look at recovery across the creative sector in an article from TRG Arts, Dance Magazine looks at how the dance industry has changed, and a new labor agreement between the Actors Union in the UK and producers highlights some of the major shifts in the industry across the globe.