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tv review June 23, 2020

The Politician Can’t Triumph Over Its Own CynicismThe Netflix series’s fundamental emptiness was easier to stomach when it was about high school and not real-world politics.

By Kathryn VanArendonk
trailer mix June 15, 2020

The Politician Season 2 Trailer: Bette Midler Is Here NowAnd Judith Light, too.

By Devon Ivie
singalongs May 11, 2020

Idina Menzel and Ben Platt Remind Us of the Outside With ‘A Whole New World’A highlight from Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.

By Justin Curto
singalongs May 1, 2020

Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Idina Menzel Join Disney Family Singalong IIThe special airs on Mother’s Day, perfect since your mom loves that Adele Dazeem.

By Halle Kiefer
radical efficiency Oct. 24, 2019

Gwyneth Paltrow Simply Did Not Have Much Time to Film The PoliticianAccording to Ben Platt.

By Jackson McHenry
fact check Oct. 1, 2019

Can Ben Platt Actually Run for State Senate in The Politician?The New York State constitution says no.

By Madison Malone Kircher
special effects Oct. 1, 2019

How The Politician Turned Ben Platt Into a Wooden MannequinIt took SFX, woodworking tools, and a 3-D full-body scan.

By Calum Marsh
trends Sept. 30, 2019

Marie’s Crisis Is Suddenly the Hottest Piano Bar on TVThe Politician, Younger, and even Katy Keene love this famed West Village bar. But do they actually get it right?

By Jackson McHenry
tv review Sept. 25, 2019

The Politician Is Irritating, Exhausting, and Occasionally GloriousMuch like its high-school hero, Netflix’s new satirical drama from Ryan Murphy has an excess of ambition and chutzpah and a lack of meaningful ideas.

By Matt Zoller Seitz
trailer mix Sept. 22, 2019

The Politician Trailer: Bette Midler and Judith Light Are Here, TooGod help the man who has to square off against Bette Midler and Judith Light.

By Zoe Haylock
not a day goes by Aug. 29, 2019

Platt, Feldstein, Jenner, and Linklater to Spend 20 Years Making MerrilyBoyhood, but make it Sondheim.

By Jackson McHenry
netflix Mar. 22, 2019

Ryan Murphy’s Ben Platt Netflix Show The Politician Will Premiere in SeptemberMeet Payton Hobart, aspiring president.

By Jackson McHenry
the politician Dec. 5, 2018

Jessica Lange Signs on to Ryan Murphy’s Ticket Yet Again on The PoliticianThe series stars Ben Platt.

By Jackson McHenry
music Mar. 19, 2018

Ben Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda Mashed Up Hamilton and Dear Evan HansenProceeds from “Found/Tonight” go to the March for Our Lives.

By Jackson McHenry
casting Mar. 1, 2018

Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt to Star in Film That Will Probably Also Have CryingPlatt’s starring in Love & Oatmeal as a writer caring for his mentally ill sister.

By Jackson McHenry
dreams come true Feb. 5, 2018

Ben Platt, Streisand, and Gwyneth Paltrow Might Star in Ryan Murphy Netflix ShowThe Politician will, of course, be a musical.

By Dee Lockett
grammys 2017 Jan. 4, 2018

The Grammys Will Feature Performances From Pink, Gaga, Gambino, and BroadwayPatti LuPone and Ben Platt will perform at the January 28 ceremony.

By Jackson McHenry
dear evan hansen Oct. 16, 2017

Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and Taylor Trensch Made a Whole Disco Video ThingIt’s a lot all around.

By Jackson McHenry
modern miracles Sept. 15, 2017

Beyoncé Finally Saw Dear Evan Hansen After Ben Platt ‘Conjured’ HerBen Platt begged her on Twitter.

By Dee Lockett
broadway Aug. 15, 2017

Tony Winner Ben Platt Will Leave Dear Evan Hansen This NovemberThe show has not yet announced a replacement.

By Jackson McHenry
June 12, 2017

Backstage Portraits From the 2017 Tony AwardsBen Platt, John Legend, and more.

By Kyle Dorosz and Jackson McHenry
last night on late night Mar. 21, 2017

James Corden Gives Donald Trump a Hyperspecific Matilda Musical ParodyWith the help of Tim Minchin, Ben Platt, and Abigail Spencer.

By Jackson McHenry