Who Is Ben Platt?
9 Facts About the Incredibly Talented Star of The Politician, Ben Platt
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Before landing the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, Ben auditioned for a different Pasek and Paul original called Dogfight, about a group of Marines on the eve of shipping out to Vietnam. Even though they thought Ben was "incredible," he was a little too young for the cast. Following the audition, Benj sent him a Facebook message mentioning another idea they were developing and suggested they stay in touch. Fast forward a few years later, and the trio were working together on Broadway.