Ben Platt Talks Mental Health, Queer Representation — and Reacts to 'Dear Evan Hansen' Closing
Ben Platt.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Ben Plattis opening up about how his experience starring inDear Evan Hansenhas prompted conversations about mental health. On July 7, the Tony winner performed at a fundraiser forGlenn Close’s charityBring Change to Mind, which aims to end stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. The event — held at N.Y.C.’s historic gay bar the Stonewall Inn — focused on raising awareness and empathy for LGBTQ youth dealing with mental health issues....