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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. Actor ben platt, who plays elder cunningham in the book of mormon. 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. This article shared 12922 times since wed jan 30, 20. More like this nic rouleau on twitter the wizard of oz fan art. With impeccable comedic timing and an approach to the characters that chicago critics called revelatory, the duo have safely taken the reins on. 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 beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon nederlander theatre the book of mormon is the. The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. Ben platt is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris caro line, or change a show that, though very different in tone from the book of mormon, also deals with. Second city director matt hovde had two guests onstage on a recent weekday afternoon at the up comedy club, nic rouleau and ben platt.

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. Ashley day us elder price, jared gertner elder cunningham, alexia khadime nabulungi, stephen ashfield elder mckinley. Ben platt generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Dear even hansen ben platt book of mormon musical theatre happy kids one and only theater musicals broadway. Ben platt actorsinger benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. Everything you need to know about ben platt thenetline. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of mormon in chicago november 8th, 2012 by marc snetiker. The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt. Ben platt joins the book of mormon on the road columbia daily. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. Actor ben platt describes working with stone and parker, and what his role is like playing elder cunningham. Chicago december 2012i think mp4 nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham.

Ben platt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Book of mormon playbill bank of america theatre chicago. A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt in chicago book of mormon. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at eugene oneill theatre, new york city. Jul 15, 20 ben platt plays elder cunningham, an unforgettable sancho panza for our own time. Elder price may have memorized the book of mormon, line by line, but elder cunningham never got past the cover. See more ideas about ben platt, pitch perfect, dear evan hansen broadway. Dont forget to check out metromixs theater channel for more information. 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 to talk abou. The book of mormon west end 20 housecams master cast. Chicago, il after being accepted at new yorks columbia university two years ago, actor ben platt was forced to defer his college career not. 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.

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. Peirson is playing elder cunningham, the role that made ben platt a star in chicago, and hes a worthy heir to the tradition. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at bank of america theatre, chicago, usa. May 6, 20 ive got the magic in me, when i hit the floor the girls comes snapping at me. Aug 22, 2019 platt received a lot of plaudits for his role in the book of mormon. Nic rouleau and ben platt as elders price and cunningham, respectively were and presumably still are, since theyre now reprising their. He is also the nominee of a golden globe award nomination for best actor television series musical or comedy for his performance in the series the politician in 2020. Platt played elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning musical. He began his career in theater as a child and appeared in broadway productions of the book of mormon and dear evan hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including the tony award for best actor in a musical. The book of mormon broadway musical jumamosi tour ibdb. Benjamin schiff platt is an american actor, singer, and songwriter.

Rouleau is currently appearing as elder price in the broadway production of mormon. Dec 19, 2012 the tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opens in chicago dec. Ben platt left and nic roleau costar in the book of mormon. See more ideas about pitch perfect, ben platt, pitch. Benji applebaum in pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2, ricki and the flash dir. Apr 21, 2019 he played anxious weirdo nerds in pitch perfect and dear evan hansen, but on his soulbaring new album ben platt has a new role. Chicago tribune james vincent meredith as mafala hatimbi. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy.

In 2014, platt reprised his role when the show returned at the eugene oneill theatre. 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. Watch webextra interviews with the musicals two young leads. Photos the book of mormon official webpage of broadway actor nic rouleau. 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. Ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago.

The book of mormon premiered on 19th december 2012 and run for almost a year at the bank of america theatre. Sep 1, 20 ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. I have managed to trade for this, thank you everyone. 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. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Ben platt platt was the original elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon and reprised the role on broadway dir. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the. Ben platt bio, net worth, movies, awards, gay, salary, facts. Platts film credits include pitch perfect, pitch perfect 2, ricki and the flash, and run this.

A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt in. Ben platt actorsinger benjamin schiff platt bseptember 24, 1993 is an. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book. Platt, who made a splashy film debut earlier this year in. Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. Ben platt, formerly cc 16, gets to show his talent on tour as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. Platt originated the role of evan hansen in the tony awardwinning musical dear evan hansen.

This is the only place you can find the full performance of the bom cast with nic rouleau and ben platt. He was truly amazing and hilarious, as is the show. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassidy elder mckinley kinda blurry.

Hd version of book of mormon with ben platt chicago tour video search. 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 steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. Ben platt book of mormon dear evan hansen, dear evan. Nabulungi syesha mercado falls for mormon missionary elder arnold cunningham ben platt in the chicago production of the book of. After the chicago production closed on october 6, 20, the same production began. Ben platt as elder cunningham ben platt, just 19, plays elder cunningham opposite rouleaus price.

Book of mormon playbill bank of america theatre chicago, illinois with ben platt. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at bank of america theatre, chicago, usa june 14, 2014 stage play. Jun 10, 2015 the incredibly talented actor and singer. Peirson is playing elder cunningham, the role that made ben platt a star in. There is a very small tear on the bottom of the cover, please see photo. Ben platt wrecks himself onstage in dear evan hansen. But the current book of mormon cast led by kevin clay, conner peirson and kayla pecchioni is all you could reasonably ask.

Nic rouleau and ben platt costar as elder price and elder cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the tony awardwinning. Apr 17, 2014 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. Since its arrival in chicago in december, tony awardwinning musical the book of mormon has garnered feedback from enamored theater. He won the tony award for best actor in a musical for his role in 2017. From the twisted minds of the creators of south park and avenue q, this production not only took home best musical from the tonys but also won a grammy that year. From original owner, stored in pet and smokefree home. Ben platt plays elder cunningham, an unforgettable sancho panza for our own time. Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists.

Starring in the book of mormon is big step forward for ben platt. You and me this morning ben platt and nic rouleau in the book of mormon 20. How a 23yearold with mild anxiety and a charmed life became. He is the recipient of grammy awards for best musical theater album for his work in dear evan hansen in 2018. 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 tonywinning musical. At 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south. A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt. Verejnosti svou orientaci oznamil v roce 2019 prostrednictvim videoklipu ke sve pisni ease my mind. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the. Starring in the book of mormon is big step forward for.