The book of mormon s rory omalley fights fire and gossips about oprah on side by side. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. He won the 2012 grammy award for best musical theater album as a featured soloist on the musicals. The most perfect book on earth lets start with the book of mormon, which joseph smith described as the most perfect book on earth, the keystone of our religion. He took the accumulated nephite records covering almost one thousand years and fashioned a narrativea portion of which makes up 65 percent of our present book of mormon. 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. A scenestealing performance as benji applebaum in pitch perfect and the second national tour of mormon. 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.
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. 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 on january 7. 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. Oct 21, 20 he made his onscreen debut in the 2012 movie pitch perfect. Apr 30, 2014 book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt will play a threeconcert engagement at 54 below, beginning aug. 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 perfects ben platt to spread. Book of mormon announces chicago cast, including james. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. Sep 15, 20 ben platt benji in pitch perfect as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. 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. He plays the role of bumper in the musical films pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2 and andy in the sitcom modern. Ben platt pitch perfect 2 and book of mormon interview.
Mormons abridgement does allow us to consider whatever pattern of history the book of mormon may contain because, unlike nephi, mormon was a historian. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret. Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect duration. 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. Ben platt tony winner 2017 the best vocal moments pitch. Another testament of jesus christ, which you can read about in my previous article, is a volume of inspired scripture that speaks first and foremost of the divine mission of jesus christ and calls upon all people to worship him. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. The funny 20yearold breakout star of pitch perfect is making them laugh in broadways the book of mormon. Ben platt benji in pitch perfect as elder cunningham in the. 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 on politician, dear evan hansen and pitch perfect. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. He stopped by show people to talk about his alreadystandout career.
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. The book of mormon on broadway official site the show. Text first line is original 1830 edition, book of mormon second line is editions 1837, 1888, 1920, 1964, 1978 title page joseph smith, jr. The book of mormon begins long before you step into the theatre. Rouleau is currently appearing as elder price in the broadway production of mormon. London is adorned with its posters, our offices echo with remembered jokes and songs.
Ryan bondy and david aron damane in the book of mormon photos. I dont own any of the clips and ill take it down if needed. Benjamin schiff ben platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor and singer known for his role as benji applebaum in the musical films pitch perfect and pitch perfect 2. My dads a producer marc platt, so during legally blonde, we had. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. His theayte credits include the national touring production of caroline, or change. 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. Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt will play a threeconcert engagement at 54 below, beginning aug. High notes, high drama, and high jinks collide as elite collegiate a cappella groups compete to be the best in the nation journalist mickey rapkin follows a season in collegiate a cappella, covering the breathtaking displays of vocal talent, the groupies yes, a cappella singers have groupies, the rockstar partying and runins with the law, and all the bitter rivalries. Benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2, and once again headlining book of mormon. He broke out on the big screen as eager, nerdy benji in the pitch perfect series beginning in 2012, showing off his comic talents alongside his musical chops.
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. He is one of the stars and cocreators of the comedy central series workaholics, as well as adam devines house party. 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. This book, which joseph smith translated from gold plates, tells the story of the earliest inhabitants of the americas. The book of mormon at the bank of america theatre december 2012. Hes playing lovable starwarsandmagicobsessed benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2 and once again headlining book of mormon. Benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2, and once again headlining book of mormon on broadway as. Perfect pitch covers every aspect of the pitch process, from assembling a presentation team to rehearsals and the preparation of compelling leavebehind documents.
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. Andrew scott rannells born august 23, 1978 is an american actor, voice actor, and singer rannells was nominated for the tony award for best performance by a leading actor in a musical for his performance as elder price in the 2011 broadway musical the book of mormon. Every note is pitch perfect, every scene a masterpiece, each character expertly portrayed by the fabulous cast and ensemble. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago.
If god was perfect, then i did not want to be a god in any way, shape or form. 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. Sep 01, 2014 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. Platt played the magicloving benji applebaum, alongside an ensemble cast comprising anna kendrick, skylar astin, rebel wilson, adam devine, anna camp, and brittany snow. Book of mormon creates perfect storm at broadway san jose. Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt to play. That was the role that got him the book of mormon job, he said. Hes playing lovable starwarsandmagicobsessed benji applebaum in the upcoming pitch perfect 2 and once again headlining book of mormon on broadway as elder cunningham.
This production is flawless, living up to all the hype and beyond. Merited a place in time magazines the 100 most influential people. The book of mormon the prince of wales theatre 21 st september 2015 5 stars book now more info. Was the youngest person to play elder cunningham in the musical book of mormon, at only nineteen years old. Ben platt on his wicked dorothy getup, hiding out with. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep everyones always, like, can you really do magic. Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists. He played anxious weirdo nerds in pitch perfect and dear evan hansen, but on his soulbaring new album ben platt has a new role.
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. I made this at 3 in the morning in the name of pure boredom and my love for ben platt. It includes jokes about raping babies but a brilliantly cynical pr blitzkrieg has made the book of mormon a record breaker hes so cute andrew rannels over hyped my butt ttttttttttttttt i think we should probably give this a whirl. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. The book of mormon until now all ive known about the musical, the book of mormon, was that its won 9 tony awards including best musical. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. He had a supporting role with anna kendrick in the 2012 musical comedy pitch perfect. Has a dog named bella, after the barden bellas in pitch perfect.
Book of mormon and pitch perfect star ben platt to play 54. The running time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including. The author and proprietor of this work joseph smith, jr. Mormon s abridgement does allow us to consider whatever pattern of history the book of mormon may contain because, unlike nephi, mormon was a historian. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. 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. 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. Adam patrick devine born november 7, 1983 is an american actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and singer. 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. A mustread for advertising and sales professionals, this book is a shouldread for anyone who makes pitches of any sortfrom sales professionals to realtors who list and sell. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect 2 2015 and the politician 2019.
Still a student at columbia university in new york, platt is best known as benji from the 2012 movie pitch perfect. 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. 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. Book of mormon creates perfect storm at broadway san. Jun 07, 2017 29 man up from book of mormon 30 lollipop from pitch perfect 2 if you enjoyed this video please hit the like button for me, its showing your support and helps me a lot. The book of mormon is the perfect broadway musical. Precisely and then you might know from deere and enhance and you might know from watching him pitch perfect movie. He is an actor, known for pitch perfect 2012, pitch perfect. In 2012, platt had a supporting role in the musical comedy pitch perfect, loosely based on the nonfiction book pitch perfect. 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. Every note is pitch perfect, every scene a masterpiece, each character. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy. Glorious book of mormon pitch perfect at shubert hartford.
The book of mormon, which features book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone stone and parker are the cocreators of the south park animated series on comedy central. He starred in the musical the book of mormon on broadway before being cast in his first film. Dj khaled appears in pitch perfect 3 to find an opener for his tour from the groups competing in the uso competition. Since its first ever opening night in 2011, this is the book of mormons first uk tour outside of london and i. Ben platt pitch perfect 2 and book of mormon interview teen. Ben platt benji in pitch perfect as elder cunningham in. Oct 14, 20 nic rouleau and ben platt from book of mormon. 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. Jul 16, 2017 ryan bondy and david aron damane in the book of mormon photos. The youngest elder in book of mormon chicago tribune.
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