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VIDEO: Ben Platt Talks THE POLITICIAN on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 3, 2019


Ben Platt stopped by The View on Tuesday to talk about his new Netflix series The Politican. Platt spoke with the women of The View about what makes the show so special, his own feelings on the current political climate, and what it was like to win a Tony!

Wake Up With BWW 10/2: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Opens Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019


Today's top stories: Freestyle Love Supreme opens tonight, and more!

Ben Platt Talks Becoming Best Friends with Beanie Feldstein at 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2019


Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein are Broadway's favorite best friends. The duo were even recently announced as co-stars in the multi-year film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along. Platt gave a touching tribute to Feldstein in Variety, and talked about how he and Feldstein became friends.

Review Roundup: Ben Platt's SING TO ME INSTEAD in Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Netflix will debut a feature-length concert special from Ben Platt, which was filmed at Platt's final stop on tour, his sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall last night, September 29. Platt's tour features songs from his debut album Sing to Me Instead and his recent single 'Rain.'

Broadway on TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kristin Chenoweth & More for Week of September 30, 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 30, 2019


From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of September 30, 2019!

THE POLITICIAN, con Ben Platt, llega a Netflix
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Sep 30, 2019


El pasado 27 de septiembre llegó a Netflix la nueva serie THE POLITICIAN, creada por Ryan Murphy (GLEE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY), Brad Falchuk e Ian Brennan, y dos de sus protagonistas han saltado directamente de las tablas de Broadway a las pantallas.

VIDEO: Judith Light Talks THE POLITICIAN, Working With Bette Midler, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2019


Judith Light recently chatted with Variety about her experience working on The Politician.

Wake Up With BWW 9/30: BE MORE CHILL Comes to London, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2019


Today's top stories: Be More Chill is headed to London, and more!

Photo Flash: Queen + Adam Lambert, Carole King, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, and More at the Global Citizen Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2019


On Saturday, September 28, the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, presented by Citi and Cisco, marked its eighth year on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park. World and business leaders, non-profit organizations, socially conscious artists, and thousands of Global Citizens united to further the world's progress toward achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development and ending extreme poverty by 2030.

VIDEO: Carole King Sings 'Beautiful' at The Global Citizen Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2019


Carole King appeared at yesterday's Global Citizen Festival, where she performed 'Beautiful' for the audience.

VIDEO: Ben Platt Performs 'Bad Habit' at the Global Citizen Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019


Ben Platt appeared at today's Global Citizen Festival, where he performed his single 'Bad Habit' for the audience.

THE POLITICIAN is Now Streaming on Netflix
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 27, 2019


The Netflix original series from Ryan Murphy, The Politician is now streaming!

Wake Up With BWW 9/27: THE INHERITANCE Begins Previews, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Casting, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019


Today's top stories: The Inheritance begins previews, Girl From the North Country has announced initial casting, and more!

VIDEO: Ben Platt Reveals He'd Love to Play 'Evan' in a DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Adaptation
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2019


On November 19, 2017, Ben Platt said goodbye to Evan Hansen forever... or so we thought. In a recent interview with Sunday Today, the actor, who won a Tony Award for originating the role,  revealed that initial plans are underway for a film adaptation, and that he would love to play the character again. 'I think, if that were to happen and come together, not being a part of it wouldn't feel right,a?? said Platt.  Watch the full interview below!

VIDEO: Ben Platt Explains What Drew Him to THE POLITICIAN
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2019


The Netflix original series from Ryan Murphy, The Politician, premieres in just days- September 27. Tony winner Ben Platt, who stars in the new show, recently stopped by Today to chat about what drew him to the series. a?oeThe liberal, social, somewhat utopian world that [Murphy] portrays is something I'm really proud to be a part of.a?? Watch the full clip below!

VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Talk About His Rugrats-Themed Birthday Party on THE TONIGHT SHOW!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2019


Ben Platt stopped by The Tonight Show to celebrate his birthday and chat about his unintentionally terrifying sixth birthday party and a mortifying moment he experienced while performing The Book of Mormon on Broadway.

Wake Up With BWW 9/24: THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019


Today's top stories: The Height of the Storm officially opens tonight, and more!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of THE POLITICIAN?
by Julie Musbach - Sep 23, 2019


The Netflix original series from Ryan Murphy, The Politician, is prepping for its launch on September 27.

Casting Announced For FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019


The cast has been announced for the return of Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY.

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