Ben Platt stopped by 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' to talk about his new album 'Sing to Me Instead' and to perform the single 'Older.' During the interview, James asks Platt about the end of his run on Broadway in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' and how he was finally able to let loose after laying very low during the run of production. And Ben explains how a combination of karaoke, Chinese food and Stranger Things was all he needed.
GRAMMY®, Tony®, and Emmy® Award-winner Ben Platt has officially announced today's release of his highly anticipated debut album. SING TO ME INSTEAD is available now via Atlantic Records at all music retailers and streaming services.
On today's episode of Ellen, Ben Platt was a guest on the show! During the interview Platt explained why Ellen has been a huge inspiration regarding his sexuality, in relation to creating art as a singer/songwriter. The 25-year-old also talked about the possibility of becoming the youngest EGOT if he wins an Oscar, and what it was like working on Ryan Murphy's upcoming Netflix series, 'The Politician.'
Get ready to have this song on repeat all day. Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Ben Platt has just released a new song titled Temporary Love from his upcoming solo album Sing to Me Instead.
Ryan Murphy took to Instagram to share the latest update on new Netflix series, co-created by Ian Brennan. The series is titled HOLLYWOOD. He describes it as 'A love letter to the Golden Age of Tinseltown'.
BroadwayWorld has learned that Platt will stop by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' for the television debut performance of 'Bad Habit' on Thursday, February 21st. Be sure to tune in!
Grammy®, TONY®, and Emmy® Award-winning artist Ben Platt today announces details of his highly anticipated North American headline tour, set to kick off May 3rd at Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL. With stops throughout the US and Canada, the tour will come in support of Platt's debut solo LP Sing to Me Instead, set to arrive everywhere Friday, March 29th. The run will feature support from Wrabel and Ben Abraham and include a stop at New York's Beacon Theatre on May 14th, culminating with a show at LA's iconic Dolby Theatre on May 24th (full itinerary enclosed).
Jessica Lange has been added to the cast of the Ryan Murphy's satirical comedy 'The Politician,' according to TheWrap. Lange will star alongside 'Dear Evan Hansen' stars Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss.
Today, Third Man Records is proud to release the Tanzania Albinism Collective's debut 7' single,'White African Power (We Live In Danger)' b/w 'Stigma, Everywhere.' The Tanzania Albinism Collective is comprised of former non-musicians who have never previously been allowed the freedom to sing due to their home culture's prejudice against those living with albinism. Proceeds from the release will benefit StandingVoice.org, which exists to end human rights abuses against marginalized groups. Purchase the 7'-only single HERE.
IFC announced today the launch of a new original digital comedy series, Fortune Rookie, on the Comedy Crib (ifc.com/comedy-crib), the network's online hub for original, short-form comedy. Created by and starring Janet Varney (Stan Against Evil, You're the Worst), Fortune Rookie follows a fictionalized version of Janet Varney who, on the advice of a fortune teller in a bathroom, decides to leave showbiz behind and become a full-time psychic. The eight-episode series joins the Comedy Crib's current array of acclaimed web series including Frank & Lamar, The Mirror and Neurotica.
According to Deadline, Netflix has just acquired a new comedy series from Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy- The Politician. Tony winner Ben Platt has already signed on to star, with Gwyneth Paltrow and stage and screen legend Barbra Streisand currently in talks to co-star.
NBC is developing the half-hour comedy DANNI LOWINSKI, based on the 2010 German TV series. The project hails from GLEE and SCREAM QUEENS co-creator Ian Brennan, Tariq Jalil's Intrigue Entertainment and 20th Century FOX TV.
Young Arts Patrons, a lively group of under 40 philanthropists and arts patrons, will kick-off the performing arts season with The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performance on October 28, 2017 at Germantown Performing Arts Center. The evening will start at 6:30PM with a pre-show cocktail happy hour hosted by YAP Members. The cocktail hour events include pre-show entertainment by Memphis musician Brennan Villianes and hors d'oeuvres from food sponsor Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will take stage at 8PM.
Critically acclaimed actor, writer, producer and director Lena Dunham and actor, screenwriter, producer and director Danny Strong discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry on the newest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast today.
