Ben Platt: Live at The Ahmanson
December 12-21, 2025
The Ahmanson was one of Ben’s first stage homes. We felt it was fitting for him to enter the stage via the actual stage door in the upstage wall, framing his silhouette. With this as the origin, the design radiated out towards the audience. The light cast from the door became a physical gesture onstage—a carpet beneath his feet. Overhead, suspended gauze panels abstracted the look of a cone of a spotlight, appearing and disappearing throughout the show, counter playing against the exposed back wall of the theater.
Thank you to Ben, his wonderful team, and Center Theatre Group for creating such a wonderful show.
Artist: @bensplatt
Director: @michaelarden
Lighting Designer: @ryanhealeylx
Production Designer: @steindesign_inc
Artist Management: @adammersel @priscillabfelten
Production Management: @mappelo @pp_scott
Venue: The Ahmanson Center, Theatre Group @ctgla
Photos: @baeth