Ben Platt, encircled by the cast of “Dear Evan Hansen.” (Matthew Murphy)Ben Platt, who more than three years ago spoke the words and sang the music of “Dear Evan Hansen” for the first time, going on to win the Tony Award in June for best actor in a musical, will leave the celebrated musical in the fall, the show’s producers announced Monday. “2 readings, 2 workshops, 3 productions and almost 4 years- hard to fathom that’s it’s nearly time to say goodbye to Evan and my DEH family,” Platt said. But he leaves “Dear Evan Hansen” a bona fide star. Whether other original cast members of “Dear Evan Hansen” will be leaving — they include Rachel Bay Jones, another Tony winner; Tony nominee Mike Faist; Michael Park; Jennifer Laura Thompson; Laura Dreyfuss; Kristolyn Lloyd; and Will Roland — has not been disclosed. Representatives of “Dear Evan Hansen” said Monday that casting news will be forthcoming in the near future.

Source: Washington Post August 15, 2017 18:29 UTC