Episode 26: Ben Platt

What does it take to become the voice of a generation — and then have everyone turn around and argue about it? This week, Erin's hyperfixation is Ben Platt: a kid who grew up performing, became a Broadway legend before 25, and made the world cry every single night as Evan Hansen. We're getting into his full history, his impact on musical theater, the controversies that followed one of his most iconic roles, and what he's got coming next. Danny had no idea this was coming, and honestly? Neither did we. Pull up a seat, we're Waving Through a Window, because this one's got range — just like Ben.

*Trigger Warning* - This episode discusses suicide. Please listen with care.

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SOURCES:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Platt
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Platt_(producer)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Evan_Hansen
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect_(film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect_2
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Politician_(TV_series)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_to_Me_Instead
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverie_(Ben_Platt_album)
• https://playbill.com
• https://www.billboard.com
• https://www.nytimes.com
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EGOT

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