Ben Platt Talks ‘The Politician,’ ‘Sing To Me Instead’ Album, Life In Theater | Sunday TODAY

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Ben Platt, who starred in the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen,” talks to Willie Geist about his Netflix series, “The Politician,” and his debut album, “Sing to Me Instead.”
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Ben Platt Talks ‘The Politician,’ ‘Sing To Me Instead’ Album, Life In Theater | Sunday TODAY

[@sophiewong9588]

All he needs is an Oscar! And I’ve no doubt he’ll get one some day!

[@midnightsoup333]

right!!

[@ronanjoziah6966]

You prolly dont care but if you are bored like me atm then you can stream all of the latest series on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother during the lockdown =)

[@kadenlayne1065]

@Ronan Joziah Yup, I've been using instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@haidyn2405]

He did amazing in "The Politician" !!!

[@shaygirl7673]

I love “The Politician” and want more of Ben!

[@charliep123]

That’s what I want my house to look like: framed pictures of Ben everywhere.

[@diegovillegas9433]

Lydia! At The Disco same

[@rainbowpanic5632]

And Beebo? XD

[@haidyn2405]

Sorry I am spamming the comment section but he is just my idol and a model for me. As a middle school theatre geek, being able to see people at his age being so successful in the things I want to pursue gives me confidence to continue to grow musically and academically.

[@jordanlp02]

Did you watch the episode where he sang Vienna yet? :)

[@unnaturaldisaster9093]

Omg same he's so young and I'm only turning 14 in November so I have a lot ahead of me but I want to make my way to Broadway

[@emmah6386]

We love this anxious Jew

[@TheMakeShiftLife]

Why do I legit find this guy so attractive?

[@tsukki3692]

SAMEEEE

[@elgreen625]

HIS DAD BOUGHT THE MOVIE RIGHTS?!?!?!??!?!?! HE HAS TO REPRISE AS EVAN!!

[@rainbowpanic5632]

YOU MUST BE EXCITED

[@godseye3966]

IM SO GLAD BEN TOOK THE ROLE OF EVAN ONCE AGAIN!!!!!!!

[@broadwaymike92]

Ben is seriously the male Idina Menzel of this generation!!!! He's literally the whirlwind life. Dear Evan Hansen is seriously Ben's LET IT GO turn!!! He's my new idol. Want to be on the same level as Ben.

[@cowboytoy05]

Great man Ben, never met him, but I can tell his vibe👌🏾

[@haidyn2405]

He is so awesome

[@daniel3880]

The Politician is AMAZING! I need more Episodes!! NOW!

[@elleeeeeeeee]

WAIT OMG THEY ARE GONNA FILM AND POST HIM PERFORMING AT RADIO CITY HFBHWCYUFC

[@sophiebean4238]

Yes, for Netflix.

[@minahmahero1030]

We love youuuuuuu bennnnnnnnnn

[@minahmahero1030]

Keep working hard and inspiring people

[@timeispreciousliveasgoodas8652]

Absolutely wonderful young man that is INCREDIBLY talented and very well spoken. Beautiful voice that's can blow you away in power then become so controlled that it pulls at emotions in everyone. Thank you for what you do :)

[@haidyn2405]

OMG Ben you should come on tour in Boston or Foxborough! I would love to see you perform!

[@mysticwood8586]

I LOVE BEEEN SO MUCH!!!!
HE DESERVE ALL THE LOVE AND SUCCESS HE WORKED SO HARD FOR AND MORE!!!!!
And this is so well done, great job!!

[@elleeeeeeeee]

He's too amazing

[@FTFFF]

One of the better interviews and segments about Ben. What a sweet guy and wonderful talent.

[@williamminambilin2948]

he's too young to accomplish a lot! he is very inspiring.

[@sameliterally]

God I love this man

[@izstrella]

A truly deserving legend-in-the-making. 💛

[@manuelalaviola3219]

“That’s right I’m 5 years old”

[@BruceBromley]

An impressive young man, love his singing in the first episode of the politician, this video was a great introduction to his other works for Aussies

[@placeholder9462]

this was an amazing interview.

[@jilliansiems5936]

Yes! Ben! My boy!

[@rocketsoulYa]

HE IS THE BEST

[@stacischuhmann]

Love Ben Platt!

[@meredithm.7127]

"I live very much in my mind as an anxious Jew." So... he's basically me? Haha. I adore him

[@emmymatt]

"Anxious Jew" 😂

[@laundrydetergent1635]

Willie Geist: we have something to give youBen Platt: oh no*brings out cake*Ben Platt: oh and that's right I'm five years oldWHY did I find that so funny?

[@MrHARVEY5925]

Wow!

[@carsonplatt7059]

how are people walking past him without asking for an autograph

[@Dragonpuppylover]

Yo I didn’t know Ben was Jewish but like it makes sense.

[@emmymatt]

Look at him.. I mean can anyone not like him?

[@Dragonpuppylover]

Lol there is a life before and after you meet Beyoncé and there is a big difference~

[@glaznflip1501]

It’s Benjie!

[@Dragonpuppylover]

Ben was such a baby when he rose to fame~

[@teresafanzo4685]

Dragonpuppylover 3009 literally my age man 😣

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

YEAH IM CRYING AND WHAT ABOUT IT

[@ad-dictionary892]

but like his jacket though

[@taakotuesdays]

he be soft

[@matthewcortez1597]

Sigh............

[@JKReAl]

Ben, please get rid of your make up artist at The Politician, you're wearing like a ton of makeup, it makes you look older not younger or like a clown, is so distracting, that's the only complain about the show

[@bls5160]

I agree - especially that red lip stain - garish and creepy.

[@Adam-qu5uk]

I think he cut his hair too much your forehead is too tall

[@theusersam]

Sorry but I find him to be very unlikable!

[@maxwilson2785]

Why?

[@graceokeefe8900]

HOW

[@genevieveabreu8475]

HOW😤

[@Dragonpuppylover]

Ben was such a baby when he rose to fame~