Marc Platt

Marc Platt is an American film, theater, and television producer known for his long-standing contributions to Broadway musicals and major motion pictures, most notably as the lead producer of the record-breaking stage production Wicked and its cinematic adaptation. ( ( His work spans commercial and critical successes across genres, including musical adaptations, prestige dramas, and family entertainment, with credits on films such as La La Land, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Bridge of Spies, and live-action Disney remakes like The Little Mermaid and Cruella. ( (

Platt previously held executive positions as president of production at Universal Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Orion Pictures, where he oversaw development and production before transitioning to independent producing through his company, Marc Platt Productions. ( Projects under his banner have collectively earned dozens of Academy Award, Tony Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominations, with several productions winning top honors and grossing billions at the box office and on stage. ( ( His nearly three-decade involvement with Wicked, from optioning the source novel to bringing it to Broadway and later to film, stands as one of his most defining achievements, reflecting his commitment to ambitious, enduring storytelling in both theater and cinema. (