News about Ben Platt

Ben Platt and his fiancé Noah Galvin enjoyed a romantic date at the opening night of Broadway revival The Wiz, which took place at the Marquis Theatre in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Whose Line Is It Anyway funnyman Wayne Brady takes on the titular role in the seven-time Tony-winning 1975 musical, which was originally adapted from L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Former President Barack Obama is expected to give President Joe Biden a hand in his 2024 campaign, appearing alongside Bill Clinton at a glittering New York City fundraiser on Thursday at Radio City Music Hall. The Democratic trio will be interviewed by CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert and The Office and Mindy Project actor Mindy Kaling, who will emcee. Musical guests Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele will entertain Donors.

During a routine traffic stop in Queens on Monday, officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed. The cop is seen screaming in agony as he died in a horrifying video of the tragedy. A wife and a one-year-old son were left behind by the three-year veteran of the service. According to a NYPD spokesperson, Trump was reportedly planning to attend the Massapequa Funeral Home in New York on Thursday.

This week, Ben Platt is making big changes. Andrew did not only debut a new single and accompanying music video, but he also revealed that he would perform a three-week residency in New York City later this spring to promote the album. I'm sure it will be far beyond my wildest imagination to reveal that I will be spending a three-week concert residency at the Palace on Broadway,' the Dear Evan Hansen star wrote on Instagram. 'I feel continually blessed to be part of the theatre community, and to perform as myself and from my own perspective in this recently opened, historic Broadway house is one of my life's greatest accolades.' Honeyman's 18-show residency runs from May 28 to June 30.

Kaitlyn Dever learned that her beloved mother Kathy Dever died at the age of 53 after battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer for the 14th time. 'Thank you for being patient for so long,' the 27-year-old Emmy nominee - who has 786K Instagram followers - posted on Wednesday. 'I am forever grateful for the wonderful time we had with you, sweet mama.' It will never be enough.'

Following a flurry of calls for the president of the Ivy League college to be sacked, the hastily scheduled board meeting began at 9 a.m.

Scarlett Johansson led the chic celebrity arrivals at the 2023 Golden Heart Awards in New York City on Monday, demonstrating her impeccable sense of style. The Lost in Translation actress, 38, was the epitome of elegance at the soirée, which was held at The Glasshouse in a plunging long black gown with long sleeves. At the awards, which were presented in collaboration with Michael Kors, Johansson was recognized alongside actor Ben Platt for their "work on behalf of AIDS, cancer, food, and inclusion."

Timothée Chalamet's ken-ergy is on display. Greta Gerwig, a director who appeared in a Hollywood First Look interview on July 22nd, said she fought for both Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan to appear in her "Barbie" film as an extra Ken and Barbie. Both actors appeared in Gerwig's coming-of-age film "Ladybird" as love interests, but they were apparently unable to make it to the Barbie Dreamhouse, breaking our hearts and giving Chalamet some minor FOMO. "I wanted to bring them both in it, but they both refused to do it," Gerwig said earnestly. "Although, Timothée did come by the set and then said, 'Oh, I should have been in this,' and I was like, 'I know!Why aren't you in this?'"

The Schitt's Creek actor, 39, and the drama actress 29, were both in contention to be among the film's huge crowd of Ken dolls. Margot Robbie plays the leading Barbie and Ryan Gosling as the main Ken in the film, though a number of other major brands feature other versions of both dolls.

Greta Gerwig's Barbie film is overflowing with Ken-ergy, thanks in large part to its star-studded cast, which includes Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, and Kingsley Ben-Adir as various Kens. Despite a handful of actors' wishes of portraying Barbie's "long-distance, low-commitment, casual" boyfriend on film, casting director Allison Jones revealed the names of three actors who, sadly, had to decline supporting roles as Ken in the film. Due to COVID-19 restraints, the cast and crew were required to spend three months in London, where a substantial portion of the film was shot. In the end, the filming process brought about scheduling conflicts that have pushed Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt out of contention for the title of Ken. "They weren't kidding, they were too bummed they couldn't do it," Jones said.

When talking about his latest comedy, Theater Camp, Ben Platt wasn't a big fan of being asked about nepotism. Obviously cut a recent Rolling Stone interview short. The Tony winner, 29, who is currently married to Booksmart actor Noah Galvin, 29, and co-wrote the new script, which was officially revealed in theaters on Friday, July 14. The interviewer brought up the 2022 New York Magazine nepo baby cover, which also appeared on Friday, including Ben, the son of film producer Marc Platt.

On Sunday, Ben Platt looked to impress as he was joined by fiance Noah Galvin at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City. On the arrival at the United Palace Theatre, where the evenings were held, the Pitch Perfect actress, 29, who appeared on the glitzy red carpet alongside Lea Michele and Julianne Hough, had a jolly smile upon arriving. Despite the fact that the annual ceremony, which acknowledges talent in the field of theater, was interrupted by the WGA's strike, the program was still broadcast on CBS in an unscripted format, while hosted by Ariana DeBose.

Succession came to an end after five years and four thrilling seasons with a dramatic and nail-biting season finale. Viewers were captivated by the dysfunctional Roy family's antics, with patriarch Logan's antics and his four unruly children providing constant entertainment. Every episode, a slew of twists and turns was introduced, resulting in the ultimate water cooler moments and viral discussions. And fans of Jesse Armstrong's drama will not be sad to learn that it's over, as there are several other exciting shows that will keep you interested. Now MailOnline has six more shows to fill the Succession-shaped hole in your viewing schedule.

On Monday, Ben Platt showed off the engagement ring that was gifted to him by his fiance, Noah Galvin, on his Instagram account. In his answer, the 29-year-old performer revealed that his partner had just raised the big question and displayed his sapphire ring in his chat. 'He proposed back,' the actor, who became engaged to Galvin this past November, added a short text graphic to his blog.'

The nominations for this year's Tony Awards were revealed yesterday, with Some Like It Hot, Juliet, Shucked, and others leading the nominees. The Meet the Nominees Press Day at the Sofitel Hotel in New York City featured Jessica Chastain, Audra McDonald, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Ben Platt, and others. Chastain, 46, has been selected for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for A Doll's House. In a monochromatic taupe suit and top, the Help actress looked glam. She pulled the jacket of the suit up for an on-trend look, styled, with her striking red hair pulled down and straight.

Dylan Mulvaney was laid low on Friday amid the backlash over her friendships with Nike and Bud Light - but only breaking down the garbage is allowed. The trans influencer, 26, who worked with Nike to promote its women's sportwear, was unveiled as she dumped the garbage at her Los Angeles home. She's now been riding out the outrage with tweets to her 12.5 million followers about her recent stay at the historic Plaza Hotel in New York City, where she was lavished with personalized treats and enjoyed room service with champagne.

True love will bring real pain. Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal's introduction to the classic tale is included in the trailer for the new film version of "Carmen." Carmen with Mescal is the protagonist in the film, directed by Benjamin Millepied, and it will be seen in theaters this spring. The teaser trailer for the series, which was released on February 22, showcases the gritty world of the film as well as a glimpses at its tragic romance. The film is based on Georges Bizet's famous opera "Carmen" (which some young people might remember from a very important episode of "Hey Arnold"), but makes some significant improvements. Carmen is dreaming of life in Los Angeles as a change from Spain to a desert in Northern Mexico. Aidan, a former marine, appears on Mescal's Old Marine.

After two years of pandemic-dampened festivities, the thousands of revelers who flooded Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve without limits are just around the corner. People from around the world gathered in the legendary street venue, many of whom were waiting patiently in the rain as they prepared to watch the iconic ball drop at midnight. As rain and fog blanketed the city, revelers were seen cramming among the barricades donning their New Year's best, including sparkly hats, 2023 glasses, and waterproof ponchos.

As it approaches midnight and rings in the new year, the 2,688 Waterford crystal-paneled ball will draw millions of viewers. Each new panel must be manually placed, and the massive 12-foot diameter ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds. Each year, the ball has a theme, and the 2023 crystal design, called the Gift of Love, has been named for the first time. A circle of 'overlapping hearts entwined together' is used to represent the theme.' Each year, officials update 192 crystal panels with a new model.

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin are engaged. On Friday, the couple posted clips from their intimate proposal when announcing their betrothal on Instagram. Ben, 29, captioned the article "He promised to sit out forever."

In an interview with the New York Times that was published Monday, Ben Platt talked about the scandal surrounding his casting in the Dear Evan Hansen film adaptation. The 29-year-old actor addressed the 'disappointing' experience and the sarcastic remarks he received on social media. [The movie] was definitely a sad and difficult experience, but it did open my eyes to the internet and how horribly it can be,' he told the outlet.'

In a new trailer for Kristen Bell's forthcoming comedy film, she demonstrated her chiseled swimsuit body in an American flag two-piece. People We Hate The Wedding, which also stars Allison Janney, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and Ben Platt, is set to bow on Amazon Prime next month. Kristen has an eerily similarity to Allison, who plays her mother in the forthcoming film.

Since taking on the iconic role of Ariel in a forthcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey admits she felt 'pressured' to do the best possible job. The actress, 22, is a lifelong follower of Hans Christian Andersen's Danish fairy tale, and she didn't want to disappoint viewers with her portrayal of the redheaded mermaid.

Star Halle Bailey is getting help from another big-screen mermaid, Daryl Hannah, just days after the first trailer for The Little Mermaid pulled waves of racist trolls out of the woodwork. Hannah, 61, appeared as mermaid Madison in 1983 smash hit film Splash, alongside Tom Hanks, and she expressed her love for the 22-year-old Bailey by posting a note on Twitter. Hannah's praise comes just after Jodi Benson, the voice actress who played the original Ariel in the animated film, expressed her admiration as well.