Ben Platt in DEH in November
Ben Platt in DEH in November
#1Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/7/17 at 11:32pm
Since I got Hamilton tickets for a Wednesday in early November, I'm going to catch an afternoon show. Should Ben Platt still be in DEH by then?
Updated On: 3/7/17 at 11:32 PM
#2Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/7/17 at 11:33pm
I'm not the one who would know this answer, but the person who does would probably like a specific date
#3Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/7/17 at 11:51pm
Just inferring here, but it seems the last day of his contract would be November 12th, but he can of course sign again.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 2:05am
^seems about right. One year after performances started. No way of knowing if he'll extend.
My gut says no, as he'll be exhausted, and, assuming he wins the Tony, some big opportunities could come his way.
sondheimfan3
Chorus Member Joined: 10/14/16
#5Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 3:17am
In the Peter Marks article in the Washington Post, it says Platt's contract runs through November:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/why-dear-evan-hansen-is-climbing-the-broadway-box-office-charts/2017/03/02/38aa0680-fd15-11e6-99b4-9e613afeb09f_story.html?utm_term=.2b39d7b3c697
#6Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 7:10am
dramamama611 said: "^seems about right. One year after performances started. No way of knowing if he'll extend."
Isn't the contract from when rehearsals start?
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#7Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 7:45am
haterobics said: "dramamama611 said: "^seems about right. One year after performances started. No way of knowing if he'll extend."
Isn't the contract from when rehearsals start?
For rehearsals, actors make the Equity minimum salary. Contractual salary begins with the first preview, or if the rehearsals run too long. For example, HAMILTON had its first preview on July 13, 2015. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr, and Phillipa Soo left the production on July 9, 2016. So, based on this, I'm guessing the one-year DEAR EVAN HANSEN contracts should run through November 12, 2017.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 7:48am
^ Thanks for succinct answer.
#9Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 9:20am
Interesting. Right now, they are selling tickets through November 19, which makes one wonder if that (for whatever reason) is when contracts end? Seems weird to just add an extra week like that, even though he's not above the title... unless they are trying to thwart scalpers through misdirection. 
#10Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 9:23am
It's worth noting that one-year contracts don't necessarily end one year to the day from the first performance.
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#11Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 9:46am
haterobics said: "Interesting. Right now, they are selling tickets through November 19, which makes one wonder if that (for whatever reason) is when contracts end? Seems weird to just add an extra week like that, even though he's not above the title... unless they are trying to thwart scalpers through misdirection.
November 19 is possible, too. I guessed November 12, 2017, since it's the Sunday closest to one year from the first preview, and actors' runs often end on Sunday. In any event, it's safe to assume that somewhere around mid-November will be the end of the first year's contracts.
#12Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 9:53am
Looks like the scalpers are hedging their bets. Both dates are picked pretty thin.
#14Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:06am
Contracts go by weeks, not dates, so I think it's fair to assume that Platt's contract includes all performances currently on sale. November 19, 2017, is 52 weeks from the first week of performances.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#15Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:24am
Laura said that her contract is though November 19, I am assuming the whole cast has that as of now. I predict that Ben and Laura will extend at least through the new year.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#16Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:24am
Laura said that her contract is though November 19, I am assuming the whole cast has that as of now. I predict that Ben and Laura will extend at least through the new year.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#17Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:24am
Laura said that her contract is though November 19, I am assuming the whole cast has that as of now. I predict that Ben and Laura will extend at least through the new year.
#18Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:38am
I highly doubt they will extend, for the reasons already stated, unless they are offered money too good to pass up. This is truly a star-making performance and the opportunities are going to start rolling in for Platt. I'm sure they already have.
#19Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 11:48am
In terms of pricing, Nov 3-12 mezz seats that used to be $169 are now $189. Same seats for Nov 14-19 are back to $169. Not sure if this is a glitch. Also, for Nov 3-12, all orch seats are blocked off. I'm guessing box office will release them after Tony's to be able to sell them at higher price?
#20Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 12:05pm
Speaking of Ben, https://twitter.com/bensplatt/status/839509449370923008
#21Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 12:06pm
Thanks guys! So happy I will be able to barely catch Ben. Gotta save money to get dear evan hansen tickets though. But, I noticed the orchestra seats aren't available. Are they not on sale yet?
#22Ben Platt in DEH in November
Posted: 3/8/17 at 12:10pm
I think they'll release more orch seats later on, probably after the Tonys.
personally, I think the best seat is Center front mezz so you can see all the projections clearly.
i hope you're able to get tickets!!!
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