Ben Platt is a renowned American actor and singer, born to producer Marc Platt and philanthropist Julie Platt. He started his career in musical theater as a child, performing in The Sound of Music and The Book of Mormon. He gained significant recognition for his lead role in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen (2015-2017), which won him a Tony Award, a Daytime Emmy, and a Grammy Award. Platt reprised his role in the 2021 film adaptation, also produced by his father. In 2022, he played Leo Frank in the New York City Center Gala production of Parade, which moved to Broadway in 2023, earning him another Tony and Grammy nomination.
September 24, 1993: Birth of Ben Platt
Ben Platt was born on September 24, 1993.
2006: The Sound of Music
In 2006, Ben Platt appeared in a production of The Sound of Music.
2011: Harvard-Westlake Graduation
Ben Platt graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in 2011.
2012: The Book of Mormon
Ben Platt appeared in The Book of Mormon from 2012 to 2015.
2012: Pitch Perfect
Ben Platt appeared in the Pitch Perfect film series from 2012 to 2017.
2012: Pitch Perfect
Ben Platt had a supporting role in Pitch Perfect in 2012.
2013: Teen Choice Award Nomination
Ben Platt was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for his role in Pitch Perfect in 2013.
January 7, 2014: Broadway Debut in Book of Mormon
Ben Platt reprised his role as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway starting January 7, 2014.
2014: Involvement in Dear Evan Hansen Development
Ben Platt became involved in the development of Dear Evan Hansen in 2014.
January 6, 2015: Broadway run ends
Ben Platt's run in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon ended on January 6, 2015.
July 9, 2015: Dear Evan Hansen Premiere at Arena Stage
Dear Evan Hansen, starring Ben Platt, premiered at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. on July 9, 2015.
August 23, 2015: Arena Stage run ends
The run of Dear Evan Hansen at Arena Stage concluded on August 23, 2015.
2015: Ricki and the Flash
Ben Platt appeared in the film Ricki and the Flash in 2015.
2015: Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt originated the title role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway from 2015 to 2017.
2015: Pitch Perfect 2
Ben Platt reprised his role as Benji Applebaum in Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015.
March 26, 2016: Dear Evan Hansen Off-Broadway Previews
Previews for Dear Evan Hansen, starring Ben Platt, began at Second Stage Theatre on March 26, 2016.
May 1, 2016: Dear Evan Hansen Off-Broadway Premiere
Dear Evan Hansen officially premiered Off-Broadway on May 1, 2016.
May 26, 2016: Off-Broadway run ends
Ben Platt's run in the Off-Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen ended on May 26, 2016.
December 2016: Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway
Dear Evan Hansen opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, starring Ben Platt, in December 2016.
November 19, 2017: Final Broadway Performance in Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt played his final performance as Evan Hansen on Broadway on November 19, 2017.
2017: Pitch Perfect series concludes
Ben Platt finished his appearances in the Pitch Perfect film series in 2017.
2017: Record Deal with Atlantic Records
Ben Platt signed a record deal with Atlantic Records in 2017.
2017: Atlantic Records Signing
Ben Platt signed with Atlantic Records in 2017.
2017: Time 100
Ben Platt was included in the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2017.
2017: Dear Evan Hansen and other accolades
Ben Platt's run in Dear Evan Hansen ended in 2017. He also won a Tony Award for his performance.
January 28, 2018: Grammy Performance
Ben Platt performed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018.
March 1, 2018: Casting in Broken Diamonds
Ben Platt was confirmed to star in the film Broken Diamonds on March 1, 2018.
March 2018: Ben Platt Cast in "The Politician"
In March 2018, Ben Platt was announced as the lead in the Netflix series "The Politician".
March 19, 2018: "Found/Tonight" Release
Ben Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda released "Found/Tonight" on March 19, 2018.
March 24, 2018: March for Our Lives Performance
Ben Platt performed with Lin-Manuel Miranda at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2018.
November 29, 2018: "Dear Evan Hansen" Film Rights Secured
On November 29, 2018, Universal Pictures and Marc Platt secured the film rights to "Dear Evan Hansen".
January 2019: Sing to Me Instead Announcement
Ben Platt's debut album, Sing to Me Instead, was announced in January 2019.
March 2019: Sing to Me Instead Release
Ben Platt released his debut studio album, Sing to Me Instead, in March 2019.
March 29, 2019: Sing to Me Instead Release
Ben Platt's debut album, Sing to Me Instead, was released on March 29, 2019.
May 2019: First North American Tour Begins
Ben Platt embarked on his first North American tour in May 2019.
August 23, 2019: "Rain" Release
Ben Platt released the single "Rain" on August 23, 2019.
August 29, 2019: Casting in "Merrily We Roll Along" Film Adaptation
On August 29, 2019, Ben Platt's casting in Richard Linklater's film adaptation of "Merrily We Roll Along", alongside Beanie Feldstein and Blake Jenner, was announced. The film is a long-term project, set to be filmed over 20 years.
September 10, 2019: "Rain" Music Video Release
The music video for "Rain" was released on September 10, 2019.
September 27, 2019: "The Politician" Premieres
Ben Platt starred as Payton Hobart in the Netflix series "The Politician", which premiered on September 27, 2019. The series follows a driven teenager with aspirations of becoming the U.S. President.
September 29, 2019: North American Tour Ends
Ben Platt's North American tour concluded with a concert at Radio City Music Hall on September 29, 2019.
2019: Run This Town and The Politician
Ben Platt appeared in the film Run This Town and began starring in the Netflix series The Politician in 2019.
April 21, 2020: Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall Announcement
The Netflix release of Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall was announced on April 21, 2020.
May 8, 2020: Release of "So Will I"
Ben Platt released the single "So Will I" on May 8, 2020.
May 2020: Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall
The concert film Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall debuted on Netflix in May 2020.
May 20, 2020: Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall Release
Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall was released on Netflix on May 20, 2020.
June 8, 2020: Release of "Everything I Did to Get to You"
On June 8, 2020, Ben Platt released the single "Everything I Did to Get to You", written by David Davis, the winner of Platt's episode of NBC's "Songland".
June 18, 2020: Ben Platt Confirmed to Reprise Role in "Dear Evan Hansen" Film
On June 18, 2020, Ben Platt was confirmed to reprise his role as Evan Hansen in the film adaptation.
March 2, 2021: Ben Platt in Talks for "The People We Hate at the Wedding"
On March 2, 2021, it was announced that Ben Platt was in talks to star in the film adaptation of "The People We Hate at the Wedding".
April 1, 2021: Broken Diamonds Premiere
The film Broken Diamonds premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021.
April 2021: "Imagine" Teaser Released
In April 2021, Ben Platt teased the chorus of his new single, "Imagine", on TikTok.
April 23, 2021: Release of "Imagine"
Ben Platt's single "Imagine" was released on April 23, 2021.
May 18, 2021: "Dear Evan Hansen" Trailer Release and Casting Controversy
The trailer for "Dear Evan Hansen" was released on May 18, 2021, sparking controversy about Ben Platt's casting as Evan Hansen due to his age.
May 28, 2021: Release of "Imagine" Remix
On May 28, 2021, a remix of "Imagine" by Tiësto was released.
June 25, 2021: Release of "Yoü and I" Cover
Ben Platt released a cover version of Lady Gaga's "Yoü and I" on June 25, 2021, as part of the tenth anniversary of the "Born This Way" album.
July 8, 2021: Ben Platt's Casting Confirmed for "The People We Hate at the Wedding"
Ben Platt's casting in "The People We Hate at the Wedding" was confirmed on July 8, 2021, with Amazon Studios producing.
July 16, 2021: Release of "Happy to Be Sad"
Ben Platt released the single "Happy to Be Sad" on July 16, 2021.
July 23, 2021: Broken Diamonds Release
Broken Diamonds was released in the United States on July 23, 2021.
August 8, 2021: Ben Platt Addresses Casting Controversy
On August 8, 2021, Ben Platt addressed the "Dear Evan Hansen" casting controversy in an interview with Zach Sang, defending his involvement in the project.
August 13, 2021: Reverie Release
Ben Platt's second studio album, Reverie, was released on August 13, 2021.
September 9, 2021: "Dear Evan Hansen" Premieres at TIFF
The film adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2021.
September 2021: Production Begins for "The People We Hate at the Wedding"
Production for "The People We Hate at the Wedding" began in September 2021.
September 24, 2021: "Dear Evan Hansen" Theatrical Release
"Dear Evan Hansen" was released in theaters on September 24, 2021.
2021: Dear Evan Hansen Film Adaptation
In 2021, Ben Platt reprised his role as Evan Hansen in the film adaptation of the musical.
February 23, 2022: Reverie Tour Begins (Postponed)
Ben Platt's "Reverie" tour was initially scheduled to begin on February 23, 2022, but was later postponed.
April 8, 2022: Reverie Tour Ends (Postponed)
The "Reverie" tour, originally planned to conclude on April 8, 2022, was later postponed and rescheduled.
May 17, 2022: Ben Platt to Star in "Parade" at New York City Center
On May 17, 2022, it was announced that Ben Platt would star in "Parade" at New York City Center.
June 9, 2022: Ben Platt to Produce and Star in "Theater Camp"
On June 9, 2022, Ben Platt's involvement as producer and star of the musical comedy film "Theater Camp" was announced.
September 3, 2022: Reverie Tour Begins (Rescheduled)
The rescheduled "Reverie" tour began on September 3, 2022, in Seattle, Washington.
October 7, 2022: Reverie Tour Ends (Rescheduled)
The "Reverie" tour concluded on October 7, 2022, in Hollywood, Florida.
November 18, 2022: "The People We Hate at the Wedding" Released
"The People We Hate at the Wedding" was released on Amazon Prime Video on November 18, 2022.
2022: Parade
Ben Platt played Leo Frank in the 2022 New York City Center Gala production of Parade.
January 10, 2023: Recasting in "Merrily We Roll Along"
On January 10, 2023, it was announced that Paul Mescal would replace Blake Jenner in the film adaptation of "Merrily We Roll Along".
January 21, 2023: "Theater Camp" Premieres at Sundance
"Theater Camp" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.
February 22, 2023: "Parade" Begins Broadway Previews
The Broadway revival of "Parade" began previews on February 22, 2023.
March 16, 2023: "Parade" Officially Opens on Broadway
"Parade" officially opened on Broadway on March 16, 2023.
March 23, 2023: "Parade" Cast Album Released
The cast album for "Parade" was released on March 23, 2023.
July 14, 2023: "Theater Camp" Theatrical Release and Soundtrack Release
"Theater Camp" was released in theaters, and its soundtrack was also released, on July 14, 2023.
August 6, 2023: "Parade" Concludes Broadway Run
The Broadway run of "Parade" concluded on August 6, 2023.
September 14, 2023: "Theater Camp" Streaming Release
"Theater Camp" was released on Hulu and VOD on September 14, 2023.
2023: Parade on Broadway
The production of Parade transferred to Broadway in 2023.
2023: Interscope Records Signing
Ben Platt signed with Interscope Records in 2023.
2023: Theater Camp
Ben Platt appeared in and co-wrote the film Theater Camp in 2023.