Ben Platt

Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel

Platt’s comments, his first on the topic since early in the Israel-Hamas war, revealed a gap between his outlook and that of his influential Jewish family.

‘Parade’ and ‘Leopoldstadt’ each nab 6 Tony nominations in a big year for Jewish Broadway

Ben Platt scored an acting nomination for playing Leo Frank; Julia Lester also was recognized for “Into the Woods.”

Broadway’s Jews gather in response to neo-Nazi protest

A hate-filled heckling of the musical “Parade” prompts industry professionals to share their feelings and pledge to fight antisemitism.

United States

Neo-Nazis rally outside Broadway preview of ‘Parade,’ about an antisemitic murder

Sports

Jewish Broadway star Ben Platt performs national anthem at baseball’s All-Star game

Culture

The former Kutz Camp will be a set for Ben Platt’s new movie, ‘Theater Camp’

Culture

Ben Platt to play Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank in a revival of Broadway musical ‘Parade’

United States

Jewish fundraising powerhouse JFNA names 2nd woman (and actor Ben Platt’s mom) as chair

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