Theatre’s might have gone dark but actors and actresses the world over are taking to social media to spread a little cheer in these uncertain times. Next up on our Let Them Entertain You series is Ben Platt.
Currently starring in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician, this multi-talented 26 year old won a Tony Award for playing the title role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway. His debut album Sing To Me Instead has been a huge hit on streaming sites with his latest
Platt loves nothing better than knocking out a tune to his social media followers and recently held #QuaranTunes – a virtual dance party on Instagram.
.@BenSPLATT and two of his Broadway friends help fans cope with social distancing with virtual dance party and we can’t stop moving 🎶🎶🎶https://t.co/C2WyCfkggg pic.twitter.com/qKJYePXk2k
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 18, 2020
Other theatre credits include Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway and productions of The Music Man and Caroline, Or Change.
Film buffs will remember him as Benji Applebaum in Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect II, as well as more recent films including Run This Town, Drunk Parents and Broken Diamonds.
a quick song for your Saturday 🌈 @KaceyMusgraves pic.twitter.com/3HdKBBGF6l
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) March 21, 2020
Social Media handles:
https://www.instagram.com/bensplatt/
