Ben Platt News

The ACLU and the NYCLU have announced the initial line up of performers and presenters of the 20th Annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert. The event will take place on Monday, October 24th at 7:30pm.

Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala celebration will honor Second Stage Board Chair Terry Lindsay and her husband, Bob Lindsay, Co-Founder and Chairman of Lindsay Goldberg. The gala event will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022. The event will feature Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack and more.

Second Stage will offer simulcasts of its upcoming Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton, for the final two weeks of its run, January 31 – February 12, 2023, allowing theater fans who aren’t able to attend in person the opportunity to witness a live Broadway performance from home.

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the first Pitch Perfect film, which premiered in theaters October 5, 2012, Peacock has shared the first teaser trailer for its new spinoff series, Bumper in Berlin. The new series features Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil. Watch the new video teaser now!

New York City Center announced complete casting for the Annual Gala Presentation Parade. Opening with a Gala benefit performance on Tuesday, November 1, Parade runs through November 6, 2022. Learn all about the cast, how to get tickets and more!

Chadwick Johnson will return to NYC to celebrate the release of his brand new album, “Unbreakable,” in his debut concert at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7pm. 

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the Special Benefit Concert Reading of The Pirates of Penzance. The concert will be taking place on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the American Airlines Theatre. 

Peacock has shared a first look at their new Pitch Perfect spinoff series, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. Joining Adam Devine in the new series is Broadway alum Sarah Hyland, plus Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil.
 Check out first-look photos from the upcoming series now!

BroadwayWorld caught up with Platt to discuss what audiences can expect from the new tour, the difference between performing for concert audiences opposed to musical theatre audiences, and what he's most looking forward to when taking on the role of Leo Frank in the upcoming City Center production of Parade.

What did our critic think of THE REVERIE TOUR BEN PLATT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALY & AJ at Target Center?

Johnny Berchtold will join the cast of the New York Premiere production of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee BESS WOHL (2ST’s Grand Horizons and Make Believe), directed by Tony Award-winner DAVID CROMER (The Band’s Visit, 2ST’s Man from Nebraska) at Second Stage Theater.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, September 18, 2022, almost six years after it opened at the Music Box Theatre.

Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER will begin previews on March 15, 2023 and will officially open on April 10, 2023 at Second Stage’s Off-Broadway home, the Tony Kiser Theater. The limited 8-week run will play through Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Singer and songwriter Chadwick Johnson will release his newest album, Unbreakable showcasing twelve captivating new songs and one cover at The Space Las Vegas on Sept. 16.

Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton. The production will star Victor Almanzar, Elizabeth Canavan, Rosal Colon and more.

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special Benefit Concert Reading of The Pirates of Penzance, the Tony Award-winning musical adapted by Rupert Holmes, with music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W.S. Gilbert and direction by Scott Ellis. 

Top stories include casting for the regional premiere of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, plus a first look at Hugh Jackman in the film adaptation of The Son, and more!

Chadwick Johnson will release his highly-anticipated new album “Unbreakable” with live concerts planned for The Space in Las Vegas (September 16), The Purple Room in Palm Springs (September 23), Feinstein’s at Vitello’s in Los Angeles (September 24) and Chelsea Table & Stage in New York City (October 13).

Ted Walch, the drama teacher at Harvard-Westlake School in California, was honored by stars like Ben Platt, Beanie Feldstein, and more as he retires from his position. Other talents that have been taught by Walch include Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Jason Segel, Jessica Capshaw, and more. Watch a video from the TODAY Show now!

Top stories include a first look at a new music video from the musical The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical starring Ramin Karimloo and Amber Ardolino. Plus, see Daniel Radcliffe as 'Weird Al' Yankovic in the official trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and more!