“Dear Evan Hansen” actor Ben Platt has kicked off a 18-show residency at Broadway’s historic Palace Theatre, which runs through June 15. In addition to the newly renovated venue, the star gave the New York Post a tour of other places that have shaped him — including the Bowery Hotel and Joseph Leonard restaurant — in this exclusive photo shoot.
Actor and musician Ben Platt sitting in the audience of the Palace Theatre on Broadway.
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Platt speaking with New York Post music critic Chuck Arnold outside of the restaurant Joseph Leonard in Manhattan.
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Platt is performing new music at the Palace Theatre this month.
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The cover of Platt’s new album “Honeymind.”
Platt in a promotional photograph for “Honeymind.”
Platt and Arnold on a stroll in Manhattan.
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Platt posing in the theater ahead of his “Ben Platt: Live at the Palace” shows.
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Platt in the Bowery Hotel where he performed solo years ago.
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Platt sitting down for an interview with The Post in the Bowery Hotel.
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Platt posing during his interview session with Arnold.
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