Ben Platt joins us to discuss his starring role in the new Tony-nominated musical, “Dear Evan Hansen,” along with Steven Levenson, who wrote the book. It tells the story of Evan Hansen, an awkward and lonely high school senior. When a classmate dies, Evan begins receiving the attention he's always craved, but it comes with a catch.

"Dear Evan Hansen" is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.) 

Note: Jonathan Capehart guest-hosted this segment of "The Leonard Lopate Show."