Being Jewish with Jonah Platt Live | Philadelphia Premiere

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Fresh from the runaway success of his hit podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt—now the #1 Jewish podcast in America—Jonah Platt brings his signature wit, warmth, and curiosity to The Weitzman for his very first live show in Philadelphia! For one unforgettable evening, Jonah will take the stage with special guests for a lively, heartfelt, and hilarious exploration of Jewish identity, culture, and creativity. Guests will be revealed in the weeks ahead, but this one-night-only event is sure to sell out—secure your tickets now and be part of Jonah’s Philadelphia debut!

More About Jonah Platt

From an early age, Judaism, entertainment, and the arts have been the cornerstones of Jonah Platt’s life. Raised in Los Angeles by award-winning producer Marc Platt and Jewish philanthropist Julie Platt, Jonah grew up with a deep sense of Jewish identity, creativity, and advocacy. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he launched a multifaceted career as a Broadway actor, television writer, singer, musician, producer, director, lyricist, composer, improv performer, and podcaster.

Jonah is best known for his standout performances as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Woof in Hair at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Kristen Bell, Horst in Neil Patrick Harris’ Coupled, and for his role in the Oscar-nominated Being the Ricardos. He is currently producing and co-starring in his first feature film, The Mensch, and co-writing a musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s beloved novel The Giver.

In 2023, following the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians, Jonah became a passionate advocate for reshaping conversations around Jewish identity. His outspokenness led to the creation of his most meaningful project yet: Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Jonah now speaks internationally, performing, writing, and creating with an eye toward building understanding and pride in Jewish life. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, professional dancer and MS advocate Courtney Platt, and their three children.

More About Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Launched in 2023, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity through deeply honest conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Combining humor, curiosity, and heart, Jonah has hosted an extraordinary lineup of guests—including Congressman Ritchie Torres, Sheryl Sandberg, Patricia Heaton, Josh Gad, Marlee Matlin, and Van Jones.

With its blend of education, entertainment, and personal storytelling, Being Jewish has become a leading voice in contemporary Jewish culture, inspiring listeners to embrace their identities and live as their proudest, most authentic selves.

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