About
Hi there! I’m an actor based in NYC originally from the Washington, D.C. area. I’m a proud graduate of Northwestern University where I double majored in Theatre and Psychology, got a Certificate in Music Theatre, and a Module in Screen Acting (yes, I’m an overachiever).
I’m currently on the first national tour of Funny Girl playing Emma and understudying Fanny Brice. I’m performing as Fanny every Thursday night- feel free to reach out to confirm dates and locations!
If I’m not belting Beyoncé in the shower or baking cookie dough-infused desserts, you can find me teaching a variety of fitness classes in Equinox Fitness Clubs around Manhattan.
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I’m currently on the first national tour of Funny Girl playing Emma and performing as Fanny Brice once a week! Directed by Michael Mayer, you can see where we’re performing and get tickets here!
“The opening night audience saw Leah Platt in the role — and Platt was truly a treat. Platt was delightfully comfortable onstage. She deftly navigated the book’s jokes with wit and sparkle, slipping into the shoes of Fanny Brice like they were well-worn. Platt’s got some impressive and powerful vocal prowess and pulled them off on par with the greats, but her natural poise extended to the dramatic scenes, too.” — Trib LIVE“You tend to worry when that white paper drops out of a program and you learn the lead is absent. However, no need to fret in the case of Platt. The sound on opening night was particularly sharp, supporting the 14-piece orchestra and ultimately elevating Platt’s soaring belt.”“Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.”— Broadway World Kansas City“Platt is a belter and she hits some incredible high, sustained notes. Her version of “Don’t Rain On My Parade” is flawless.”
