In 2015 and 2016, platt played the lead role in the play dear evan hansen. Rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt to spread. He began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220. Jul 29, 2019 ben platt pitch perfect, book of mormon, dear evan hansen is an american actor, singer and songwriter. Prior to dear evan hansen, platt starred as benji applebaum in pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. Pantages 2014 engagement of the book of mormon extends. The actor, best known as pitch perfects benji applebaum, put off entering columbia university to. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Stormin mormon the book of mormon may refer to the sacred text of the latterday saints movement in some circles, but in broadways case its a hit. Ben platt is not your average twentysomething well, twentyyearold. They will asume their roles from matt doyle elder price and cody jamison strand elder cunningham. Nic rouleau and ben platt october 21, 20 nic rouleau and ben platt, who currently star as elder price and elder cunningham in the national touring company of the book of mormon, are to star in the roles on broadway in jan 20, according to their tweets. Rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt. Ben platt sings tomorrow is a latter day but well, there.
Like the stories youve no doubt heard about the wildly popular, box officebusting. After a very brief struggle during which each elder tried to shove the other toward platt to buy themselves some extra time, the young mormon men mounted their bicycles and took off like a shot, wailing and yelling, according to sources. He began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple. After starring in the national tour of the book of mormon, platt made his broadway debut as elder cunningham in 2014. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret. Dec 21, 2017 in 2012, platt left columbia university after six weeks to star in chicagos production of the book of mormon. Broadway alum nic rouleau and pitch perfect star ben platt, who have been playing elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of. Aug 22, 2019 platt received a lot of plaudits for his role in the book of mormon. Onstage, he portrayed elder cunningham in the chicago and broadway productions of the book of. Broadway alum nic rouleau and pitch perfect star ben platt, who have been playing elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards.
As the youngest of the mormon elders in the book of mormon, arnold cunningham is a case study in wellmeaning ineptitude and comic confabulations that. Pratt, who introduced him to latter day saint church and baptized him on orsons nineteenth birthday, september 19, 1830, in canaan, new york. Ben sits down with the armchair expert to talk about surprising kristen for her birthday, having to go on silent vocal rest for 10 days and the moment he come out to his parents. He began his career in theater as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter. The second national tour of the tony awardwinning musical the book of mormon, which currently stars nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha mercado, has extended its. Apr 17, 2014 rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt to spread. Ben platt actorsinger benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Keystone of our religion, ezra taft benson, november 1986 ensign we believe all that god has revealed, boyd k. Hed reprise his role for the musicals broadway run between 2014 and 2015.
Aug 21, 2014 nic rouleau, center, stars as elder price in the current company of the book of mormon at the eugene oneill theater. Mar 23, 2014 i just really love the book of mormon. The book of mormon at bank of america theatre through oct. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.
Originated the role of evan hansen in the broadway musical, dear evan hansen. The show premiered on december 19, 2012, at the bank of america theatre and ran for almost a year. Ben platt generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015 and the politician 2019. He began his career in theater as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man, the book of mormon, and dear evan hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including the 2017 tony award for best actor in a musical.
Mar 25, 2011 the book of mormon, the result of this unlikely fourway collaboration, manages to combine outrageous parody, solid storytelling, and sympathetic yet goofy characters. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ibdb internet broadway database archive is the official database for broadway theatre information. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. The book of mormon is a vulgar, ugly, offensive and truly. The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opens in. The book of mormon plays eight times a week, on the following schedule. Platt, sonia friedman productions and stuart thompson.
The production may attempt to entertain audiences for an evening, but the book. Lifechanging might be a slightly hyperbolic way of describing bom, its true, but it really was the catalyst for a shift in how i approach life. The book of mormon on broadway retains its charms the new. Cell block tango wjeremy jordan, ben platt, joshua henry, christopher fitzgerald. The book of mormon is a vulgar, ugly, offensive and. He reprised his role from the book of mormon at eugene oneill theatre. Dec 19, 2012 the tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opens in chicago dec. Oct 14, 20 nic rouleau and ben platt from book of mormon. Nic rouleau and ben platt, who currently star as elder price and elder cunningham in the national touring company of the book of mormon, are to star in the roles on broadway in jan 20, according to their tweets. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. Ben platt pitch perfect, book of mormon, dear evan hansen is an american actor, singer and songwriter. They are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by.
Ben platt biography facts, childhood, family life of actor. Sep 01, 2014 ben platt in the book of mormon everyones always, like, can you really do magic. The book of mormon in chicago the book of mormon returns to bank of america theater in february 2015 and runs almost daily through may. Ben platt biography facts, childhood, family life of. Platt received a lot of plaudits for his role in the book of mormon. Matt stone left and trey parker, cocreators of the book of mormon, pose for a portrait in 2011 outside the eugene oneill theatre in new york. Sep 07, 2017 prior to dear evan hansen, platt starred as benji applebaum in pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. The book of mormon, the result of this unlikely fourway collaboration, manages to combine outrageous parody, solid storytelling, and sympathetic yet goofy characters. Nic rouleau couldnt get a ticket to the book of mormon. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Ben platt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The book of mormon on broadway retains its charms the.
The book of mormon, chicagos sitdown production of the hit broadway show that is totally outrageous and equally endearing, will end its run at bank of america theatre on oct. Ben platt sings tomorrow is a latter day but well, theres no buts. Sure, its protagonists are a pair of missionaries in africa. He auditioned for the book of mormon in new york, didnt make it, did summer stock at the little theatre on the square in sullivan, ill.
When the book of mormon debuted, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a brief statement. Oct 21, 20 broadway alum nic rouleau and pitch perfect star ben platt, who have been playing elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon since december 2012. His solo album, sing to me instead, was released in march of 2019. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Contents1 short guide of ben platt2 early life and education3 career4 personal life5 numbers and net worth short guide of ben platt benjamin schiff ben platt is a american film and stage actress best known for his job elder cunningham from the book of mormon and around broadway at dear evan hansen as evan a. In 2012, platt left columbia university after six weeks to star in chicagos production of the book of mormon. And a hefty portion of its laughs come at the expense of those friendly doortodoor mormons. Ben platt, of dear evan hansen renown, played elder cunningham in a 2012 national tour of the book of mormon, and reprised that role on broadway in 2014.
Ben platt, henry platt, and jonah platt delivered a beautiful mashup of graduationthemed songsduring a televised, onehour multimedia event, graduate together. Ben platt in the book of mormon everyones always, like, can you really do magic. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. In 2014, platt reprised his role when the show returned at the eugene oneill theatre. Platt delivered his first memorable performance in the book of mormon. September 19, 1811 october 3, 1881 was an american mathematician and religious leader who was an original member of the quorum of the twelve. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the. The funny 20yearold breakout star of pitch perfect is. Platts sensational elder cunningham is a hapless ironist. Looks like the ivy league will have to wait a bit longer for rising star ben platt. Everything you need to know about ben platt thenetline. Apr 29, 20 they are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by to talk about how the show has been going and to.
The book of mormon original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 24, 2011 and is currently playing. The book of mormon premiered on 19th december 2012 and run for almost a year at the bank of america theatre. And i think nic rouleau and ben platt are pretty much flawless. Mar 07, 2016 the book of mormon plays eight times a week, on the following schedule. Benjamin schiff platt is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Pratt was born in hartford, new york, the son of jared pratt and charity dickenson. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris caroline, or change a show that, though very different in tone from the book of mormon, also deals with.