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Ben platt joins the book of mormon on the road columbia daily. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. Nic rouleau, center, and members of the broadway in chicago cast of the book of mormon. Aug 08, 2014 the actor, best known as pitch perfects benji applebaum, put off entering columbia university to take over as elder cunningham in the book of mormon, first in chicago and currently on broadway. Platt was the original elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon and reprised the role on broadway dir. The production was well received and closed on october 6, 20. That was the role that got him the book of mormon job, he said. Peirson is playing elder cunningham, the role that made ben platt a star in chicago, and hes a worthy heir to the tradition. Nic rouleau as elder price in chicago s production of the book of mormon. Critics hailed his work, calling it historic and one of the greatest leading male performances ever seen in a musical. In 2019, ben released his first fulllength album, sing to me instead, sharing another side of himself as a solo artist. The book of mormon returns to bank of america theater in february 2015 and runs almost daily through may. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily.

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 actorsinger benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Since its arrival in chicago in december, tony awardwinning musical the book of mormon has garnered feedback from enamored theater. Rob colletti, left, and ben platt, pose in front of the bank of america theatre in chicago. We had this one girl in chicago who was a practicing mormon. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. 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. But the current book of mormon cast led by kevin clay, conner peirson and kayla pecchioni is all you could reasonably ask. Elder price may have memorized the book of mormon, line by line, but elder cunningham never got past the cover. Actor ben platt describes working with stone and parker, and what his role is like playing elder cunningham. 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. Oct 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.

Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists. 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. Still a student at columbia university in new york, platt is best known as benji from the 2012 movie pitch perfect. The book of mormon creative team members, from left, matt stone book, music, lyrics, trey parker book, music, lyrics, codirector, cast member nic rouleau, and casey nicholaw choreographer, codirector, take a curtain call with cast members following the opening night show at bank of america theatre in chicago on wednesday, december 19, 2012. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor and singer known for his portayal of the title character in the broadway musical dear evan hansen, a performance for which he has won numerous awards, including the 2017 tony award for best actor in a musical. Benji applebaum in pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2, ricki and the flash dir. Dec 20, 2012 if youve never seen mormon missionaries walking twobytwo in their dark pants and tie with white shirt, book of mormon in hand, then the opening number, hello. An affected and welltrained cheerful friendliness attached to an agenda of conversion has made them pariahs in the real world. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago, through june 2, 20.

His previous notable roles include benji applebaum in pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2, elder arnold cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon, and more. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. We talk with matt stone and trey parker, two of the creators of the musical, the book of mormon on chicago tonight at 7. The book of mormon, the book of mormon, dear evan hansen regional,the secret garden,dear evan hansen off broadway, dear evan hansen broadway. Jul 21, 2014 book of mormon turn it off chicago nic rouleau and ben platt. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at eugene oneill theatre, new york city. At 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music. And i think nic rouleau and ben platt are pretty much flawless. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Joined the national tour of caroline, or change at age 11. Nic rouleau as elder price, center, ben platt as elder cunningham, right, and cast of the book of mormon on tour in chicago.

Get your tickets on theaterbroadwaybookofmormontickets. Nic rouleau and ben platt costar as elder price and elder cunningham. Chicago tribune james vincent meredith as mafala hatimbi. Mar 23, 2014 i just really love the book of mormon. The book of mormon original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 24, 2011 and is currently playing. Platt s credits also include the role of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, as well as benji applebaum in. Ben platt in 2017 in december 2016, platt originated the title role in dear evan hansen on broadway at the music box theatre. See the schedule of theatre productions in the chicago area john olson. The book of mormon, the book of mormon, dear evan hansen regional, the secret garden,dear evan hansen off broadway, dear evan hansen broadway. Come december, carieri added, some members of the cast are trying to go to chicago to see him perform. The show, written by the creators of south park, tells the story of a pair of amateur mormon missionaries, elder cunningham ben platt and elder price nic rouleau, who are sent on a two.

Benji in the pitch perfect movies, elder cunningham in the book of mormon. One of my biggest musictheatrerelated regrets is that i only saw the book of mormon twice, despite the fact. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick off at chicagos bank of america theatre on december 11. Watch webextra interviews with the musicals two young leads. 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. 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. But in the musical dear evan hansen, which just opened at the music box, ben platt makes them as soaring and melodic as he does essential. Throughout his broadway career he took part in various productions from the book of mormon, and dear evan hansen. For the first time, beanie feldstein and ben platt are both headed to the golden. Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park.

Nov 08, 2012 broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick. Ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon at bank of america theatre. Five years in, and now in its third touring appearance in chicago, the book of mormons audiences presumably know what theyre in for. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at bank of america theatre, chicago, usa june 14, 2014 stage play. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Jan 10, 20 we talk with matt stone and trey parker, two of the creators of the musical, the book of mormon on chicago tonight at 7. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the flash barkeep. See more ideas about dear evan hansen, ben platt and dear even hansen. Say hello to the book of mormon ticket lottery time out chicago.

Dec 04, 2016 anxiety, isolation, and depression, the kinds of feelings that crush inward rather than expand outward, do not naturally sing. News the book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha mercado, opens in chicago dec. The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. Book of mormon turn it off chicago nic rouleau and ben platt. Ben platt, in chicago, similarly got an early break. A beautiful goddess towards men, best boy,beautiful son,tony winning son of god. Ben platt, who is currently leading the company of dear evan hansen, was nominated for best leading actor in a musical. Rouleau is currently appearing as elder price in the broadway production of mormon. The history of beanie feldstein and ben platts precious. Ben platt wrecks himself onstage in dear evan hansen. May 14, 20 rob colletti, left, and ben platt, pose in front of the bank of america theatre in chicago. Platt plays nerdy but lovable elder cunningham in the book of mormon, and colletti, who grew up in. He was in pitch perfect book of mormon chicago and dear evan hansen,a musical about trees and gays.

Ben platt tickets 2020 sing to me instead tour dates. He did enroll in the fall of 2012 but left after six weeks to join the chicago production of the book of mormon. Ben platt biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. The book of mormon theater in chicago time out chicago. See more ideas about book of mormon, book of mormon musical and musicals. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick off at chicago s bank of america theatre on december 11.

Broadway in chicago presents the tony awardwinning the book of mormon. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon. Nic rouleau as star missionary elder price and ben platt as bumbling sidekick elder cunningham. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter. Actor ben platt, who plays elder cunningham in the book of mormon. You and me this morning ben platt and nic rouleau in the book of mormon 20.

Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Hes no stranger to the chicago theatre scene since you may remember him as elder cunningham in the first national tour of the hit musical the book of mormon from december 2012 october 20 at the bank of america theatre. 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. 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 perfect s ben platt to spread the. Platt revealed the synopsis of the film in a tweet. Ben platt plays elder cunningham, an unforgettable sancho panza for our own time. 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. So youd think he could just walk into the chicago production and take over. 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. See full filmography factsheet joined the national tour of caroline, or change at age 11 played the role of elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon from 2012 in 2014, made his broadway debut in the musical the book of mormon, reprising his role as elder cunningham. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of.

Ben platt began his career as a child star on broadway when he appeared in the famous musical the music man in 2002. In 2012, platt was cast as elder arnold cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. Played the role of elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon from 2012. Actor ben platt describes working with stone and parker, and what his role is. Nic and ben platt as well as the rest of the cast are simply amazing. I really like playing people who arent easily likable, says ben platt. 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. Ben platt biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide.