Ben Platt
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| Born | Benjamin Schiff Platt September 24, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Partner | Noah Galvin (2020–present) |
| Father | Marc Platt |
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| Labels | Atlantic |
| Website | benplattmusic |
Benjamin Schiff “Ben” Platt (born September 24, 1993)[1] is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is known for his main role in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2017). This role earned him a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award.[2] At 23, Platt became the youngest individual winner of the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.[3] Platt played the role of Evan Hansen in 2021 movie version of the musical.[4]
Albums
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| Released | May 31, 2024 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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Honeymind is Platts' upcoming third studio album. It will be released on May 31, 2024, via Interscope Records.
Platt announced the album on social media, inspired by a hike he took with his fiancéé, Noah Galvin. The album was written over two years across Nashville, Savannah, Los Angeles, and New York.[6] Two singles preceded the album: "Andrew" on March 14, and "Cherry on Top" on April 11.
On March 18, 2024, Platt announced he would perform a three-week concert residency from May 28 to June 15 at the newly remodeled Palace Theatre on Broadway.[7]
On April 11, 2024, Platt announced his third concert tour to promote Honeymind.[8]
References
- ↑ "Celeb birthdays for the week of Sept. 24–30". National Post. Associated Press. September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- ↑ Montgomery, Daniel (April 28, 2018). "EGOT Watch: Ben Platt & Rachel Bay Jones ('Dear Evan Hansen') win Daytime Emmys, are now an Oscar away from grand slam". Gold Derby. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Tony Awards 2017 updates: 'Dear Evan Hansen' and Bette Midler are among the night's big winners". Los Angeles Times. 12 June 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ↑ "Tony Awards 2017: Complete Winners List". Variety. June 11, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Ben Platt opens up about his sexuality on his album, Sing to Me Instead". PopBuzz. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ Major, Michael (March 12, 2024). "Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ↑ Huston, Caitlin (March 18, 2024). "Ben Platt to Play Concert Residency at Refurbished Palace Theatre on Broadway". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ↑ Wild, Stephi (April 11, 2024). "Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 12, 2024.