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Ben Platt Releases Merch for 'Sing to Me Instead' Tour
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2019

Just over a month ago, Tony winner Ben Platt released his first solo album, Sing to Me Instead, and now he has the merch to go with it!

Wake Up With BWW 4/18: HILLARY AND CLINTON Opens, Christie Brinkley Returns to CHICAGO, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Hillary and Clinton, which officially opens tonight on Broadway!

VIDEO: Ben Platt Releases New Video for 'Older'
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at a brand new video for Ben Platt's song 'Older' below!

VIDEO: Ben Platt and James Corden Perform the 'Soundtrack to a Bromance'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 3, 2019

On last night's episode of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James Corden and Ben Platt tell the story of a life-long friendship using 9 different sets and 12 carefully curated songs all captured in one take. The performance included songs such as Dolly Parton's '9 to 5,' Adele's 'Hello,' and The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends."

VIDEO: Ben Platt Performs 'Older' and Talks About Letting Loose on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 3, 2019

Ben Platt stopped by 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' to talk about his new album 'Sing to Me Instead' and to perform the single 'Older.' During the interview, James asks Platt about the end of his run on Broadway in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' and how he was finally able to let loose after laying very low during the run of production. And Ben explains how a combination of karaoke, Chinese food and Stranger Things was all he needed. 

VIDEO: Watch Tony Winner Ben Platt's Newest Music Video for 'Temporary Love'
by Paul Smith - Mar 8, 2019

Get ready to have this song on repeat all day. Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Ben Platt has just released a new song titled Temporary Love from his upcoming solo album Sing to Me Instead.

VIDEO: Let Ben Platt Ease Your Mind with Music Video for New Single!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2019

The official music video for Ben Platt's 'Ease My Mind' from his debut album 'Sing To Me Instead' has just been released! Check out the video below! 

VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt's Music Video For New Song 'Bad Habit'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019

Ben Platt has released the music video for the song 'Bad Habit,' from his upcoming album, Sing To Me Instead. Watch it below!

City Lit Theater Hosts Celebration for 'Banned Books' Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2017

City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, will present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a celebration of BANNED BOOKS WEEK, September 24 - 30, 2017, at various locations in and around Chicago. Thanks to increased support from funding sources, the number of performances has been doubled for the 2017 festival over the 2016 schedule. All events are free to the public.

Photo Flash: 'Artfxxxkers' Opening Night Party
by BWW - Feb 27, 2008

Following its sold-out limited run at Theater for the New City, Michael Domitrovich's shockingly topical and seductive new play Artf**kers, directed by Eduardo Machado, officially opened Tuesday, February 26 at 7PM at DR2 Theatre