Sing to Me Instead Tour

On February 11, 2019, Platt confirmed he would embark on his debut solo concert tour in promotion for his new album.[1] His shows included telling personal stories about his life and how he became who he is today, using his music from the album and a few covers of popular tunes to weave it all together. The tour featured opening acts Ben Abraham and Wrabel, who co-write songs on Sing to Me Instead, and ended on September 29, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[2]

• May 3 – Chicago Theatre – Chicago, Illinois
• May 4 – Fisher Theatre – Detroit, Michigan[3]
• May 6 – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• May 8 – Wang Theatre – Boston, Massachusetts
• May 11 – The Anthem – Washington, D.C.
• May 12 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[4]
• May 14 – Beacon Theatre – New York City[5]
• May 16 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Atlanta, Georgia
• May 18 – ACL Live at The Moody Theatre – Austin, Texas
• May 19 – Toyota Music Factory – Irving, Texas
• May 22 – Masonic Theatre – San Francisco California
• May 24 – Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, California
• June 15 – Eventim Apollo – London, U.K.[6]
• September 29 – Radio City Music Hall – New York City

On September 9, 2019, it was announced in advance of Platt's concert at Radio City that it would be filmed as a TV special for Netflix. Alex Timbers and Sam Wrench served as directors, and Platt, Timbers, Adam Mersel, Heather Reynolds and Fulwell 73's Ben Winston and Lee Lodge served as executive producers.[7] This was also done to help build anticipation for the premiere of the web television series, The Politician, which Platt also starred in. The concert special, entitled Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall, was completed months later and was released on Netflix on May 20, 2020.[8]

• Crystal Monee Hall - background vocals
• Kojo Littles - background vocals
• Allen René Louis - background vocals
• Mike Ricchiuti - piano, keyboards
• Nir Felder - guitars
• Justin Goldner - guitars
• Amanda Lo - violin
• Reenat Pinchas – cello
• Julia Adamy - bass
• Derrick Wright - drums
• David Cook - musical director, piano (London, Radio City)

Caroline Cronin of BroadwayWorld wrote, "Interspersing each performance with personal anecdotes, Platt appears quietly confident owning a stage as a solo artist. His joyful performances of each track were complemented by a series of very honest, heartfelt stories about his life, ranging from relationships and his coming out journey to his struggles with anxiety. Earnest without being saccharine, Platt is a naturally endearing presence, and it's clear why he's become the breakout star that he has."[9]