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Ben Platt To Appear, Perform On May 22 “Late Show With Stephen Colbert”

Platt will have a big role on this coming Monday’s “Late Show.”

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Ben Platt has booked his debut appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

CBS confirms the “Dear Evan Hansen” star for the May 22 “Late Show.” He is listed as an interview and musical guest.

The May 22 “Late Show” will also feature an interview with Rachel Maddow.

CBS’ official listings follow:

Thursday, May 18

Ricky Gervais; Corey Hawkins; musical performance by The xx (n)

Friday, May 19

Jennifer Garner; Demetri Martin; Paula Poundstone (n)

*Monday, May 22

Rachel Maddow; interview with and musical performance by actor Ben Platt (n)

*Tuesday, May 23

Kevin Spacey; Terry Crews; Rob Huebel (n)

*Wednesday, May 24

Robin Wright; Hannibal Buress; Paul Simon; musical performance by Paul Simon with Bill Frisell (n)

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