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Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep everyones always, like, can you really do magic. Sep 01, 2014 pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. Glorious book of mormon pitch perfect at shubert hartford. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of. If god was perfect, then i did not want to be a god in any way, shape or form. The book of mormon in 2020 book of mormon broadway, book of. He stopped by show people to talk about his alreadystandout career. The author and proprietor of this work joseph smith, jr. Buzzfeed s mckay coppins reported from palmyra, ny at the annual hill cumorah pageant reenacting the original book of mormon. While the musical performances in pitch perfect are carefully choreographed and captured shot by shot, platt has many memorable moments with his live audience at mormon.

This production is flawless, living up to all the hype and beyond. He is one of the stars and cocreators of the comedy central series workaholics, as well as adam devines house party he plays the role of bumper in the musical films pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2 and andy in the sitcom modern family and adam demamp in the sitcom workaholics. 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. Aug 07, 2014 the 20yearold upandcoming actor has sung his way from pitch perfect to book of mormon and now all the way back to pitch perfect 2, to reprise his role as the acaawesomely geeky benji applebaum. Behind the nerd who won your heart in pitch perfect ben platt. Next, platt got a major role as elder cunningham in the musical the book of mormon at the bank of america theatre in chicago, illinois alongside nic rouleau. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect. Apr 30, 2014 book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt will play a threeconcert engagement at 54 below, beginning aug. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. Pitch perfect s ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of mormon in chicago broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt.

Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. He played anxious weirdo nerds in pitch perfect and dear evan hansen, but on his soulbaring new album ben platt has a new role. The book of mormon and black monday star said if he had known his first major break would be at 32 years old, he wouldve gone to journalism school. Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt to play. Ben platt pitch perfect 2 and book of mormon interview. Media guru and emmy awardwinning correspondent bill mcgowancoach to some of the biggest names in business and entertainment, including eli manning, kelly clarkson, jack welch, thomas keller and kenneth cole teaches you how to get your message across and get what you want with pitch perfect communication.

Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Broadway alum nic rouleau, pitch perfect s ben platt and american idols syesha mercado will officially join the broadway company of the book of mormon. Platts film credits include roles in pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015, and ricki and. Meet chicagos 2012 cast of the book of mormon people who havent seen the show probably know its funny, he said, but their real discovery is going to be the music. The book of mormon condemns the mormon church and its paid clergy. The youngest elder in book of mormon chicago tribune. As the youngest of the mormon elders in the book of mormon, arnold cunningham is a case study in wellmeaning ineptitude and comic confabulations that hybridize mormon theology with. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. The book of mormon is the perfect broadway musical entertainment weekly. Apr 21, 2019 bearded and dressed in lumberjack chic plaid shirt, fleecelined denim jacket he appears unflustered, a departure from his permaagitated characters. Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt to play 54. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information.

Hes playing lovable starwarsandmagicobsessed benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2 and once again headlining book of mormon on broadway as elder cunningham. He auditioned for the book of mormon in new york, didnt make it, did summer stock at the little theatre on the square in sullivan, ill. Ben platt on his wicked dorothy getup, hiding out with. He is one of the stars and cocreators of the comedy central series workaholics, as well as adam devines house party. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role.

But tough times are crushing tourismuntil a hardswinging baseball team and three hometown heroes begin revitalizing the community one inning at a time. The book of mormon is the perfect broadway musical. Book of mormon creates perfect storm at broadway san jose. Dec 26, 2019 after a few notable stage roles, including in the part of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, for which he received praise, he switched to film roles, making his debut in the romantic musical comedy pitch perfect, as the supporting character benj applebaum, costarring anna kendrick, skylar astin, adam devine and rebel. Platts first significant role was in the chicago production of the book of mormon, where he played a 19yearold mormon missionary in the comedy musical. Broadways ben platt, currently on stage in dear evan hansen in washington, dc and on the big screen in ricki and the flash takes on a highflying art project with susan blackwell. Todays episode covers the remainder of the book of enos, as well as the books of jarom and omni. As the youngest of the mormon elders in the book of mormon, arnold cunningham is a case study in wellmeaning ineptitude and comic confabulations that hybridize mormon theology with geekculture. Book of mormon announces chicago cast, including james. He then enrolled at columbia university in new york but dropped out after six weeks to fulfill his contract with the book of mormon. Jul 16, 2017 ryan bondy and david aron damane in the book of mormon photos. Adam patrick devine born november 7, 1983 is an american actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and singer.

The book of mormon begins long before you step into the theatre. You can teach for money and popularity, or you can teach for spiritual blessings. A year ago, while having a discussion about perfection with a fellow mormon, he informed me that in the hebraic language, the word perfect did not mean without flaw, but it meant to be complete. Pitch perfect star ben platt takes time out from starring in book of mormon to talk all things sequel. Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt will play a threeconcert engagement at 54 below, beginning aug. 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. The book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt to spread the latter day word. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone 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. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of mormon in chicago. The funny 20yearold breakout star of pitch perfect is. Book of mormon announces chicago cast, including james vincent meredith. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book.

Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. He broke out on the big screen as eager, nerdy benji in the pitch perfect series beginning in 2012, showing off. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. The funny 20yearold breakout star of pitch perfect is making them laugh in broadways the book of mormon. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015 and the politician 2019. How to say it right the first time, every time mcgowan, bill on. But the book of mormon leverages its megacharge and cheek to thrust you into a wild and wacky world.

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. New book of mormon star ben platt on his frozen friends and. It is a world that never ceases to top itself in hilarity and, more surprisingly, in heart. The 20yearold upandcoming actor has sung his way from pitch perfect to book of mormon and now all the way back to pitch perfect 2, to reprise his role as the acaawesomely geeky benji applebaum. Until now all ive known about the musical, the book of mormon, was that its won 9 tony awards including best musical. Every note is pitch perfect, every scene a masterpiece, each character expertly portrayed by the fabulous cast and ensemble. May 08, 2008 lds claims that the bm is the most correct book written but here are changes from the 1830 edition and the later editions. Ben platt pitch perfect 2 and book of mormon interview teen. Platts credits also include the role of elder arnold cunningham in the book of mormon, as well as benji applebaum in the musical films pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the. Pitch perfect s ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of mormon in chicago broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham. The book of mormon the prince of wales theatre 21 st september 2015 5 stars book now more info. Ben platt pitch perfect 2 and book of mormon interview teen vogue.

He began his career in theater 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. Then pratt was cast as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists. Since its first ever opening night in 2011, this is the book of mormons first uk tour outside of london and i was so excited and lucky to see it on press night. 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. The actor, best known as pitch perfect s benji applebaum, put off entering columbia university to take over as elder cunningham in the book of mormon, first in. Text first line is original 1830 edition, book of mormon second line is editions 1837, 1888, 1920, 1964, 1978 title page joseph smith, jr.

Sep 01, 2014 hes playing lovable starwarsandmagicobsessed benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2 and once again headlining book of mormon on broadway as elder cunningham. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. 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. What sets the book of mormon apart from the rest of the pack of outsized broadway hits, both historical and otherwise, is the shows holdnothingback attitude that comes over the. His theayte credits include the national touring production of caroline, or change. London is adorned with its posters, our offices echo with remembered jokes and songs.