Toledo, OH - The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) is excited to announce that Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling musician, and songwriter Ben Folds will be taking the stage at the historic Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater on June 27, 2024 as part of his "Paper Airplane Request Tour."
What initially began years ago as a request for songs as encores will once again be a central element in Folds’ shows when he engages audiences to make their song requests via paper airplanes.
“The last time I did this on tour the response was overwhelming, with literally hundreds of paper airplanes with song requests being launched on cue from fans at the start of the second half of each of my concerts,” said Folds. “It’s the purest, most low-tech form of engagement that creates a special bond with my audiences.”
Folds is known for his distinctive blend of rock, pop, and classical music, and his live performances are revered for their energy and audience engagement. The "Paper Airplane Request Tour" is a unique and interactive experience, where audience members are encouraged to write song requests on paper airplanes and send them flying to the stage. Folds will then select songs from the paper airplanes and perform them live, making each show a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
"We are thrilled to bring Ben Folds and his 'Paper Airplane Request Tour' to the Peristyle," said Vanessa Gardner, TAPA Vice President of Marketing and Operations. "This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and community connection, and we can't wait to see what the audience has in store for Ben!"
This performance is a part of the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts' ongoing commitment to bringing world-class live entertainment to the Toledo community. Although the Toledo Symphony will not be performing at this event, TAPA saw this as an opportunity to highlight a talented performer and provide a diverse range of entertainment for the community to enjoy.
Tickets for Ben Folds’ "Paper Airplane Request Tour" will go on sale Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10am and can be purchased by visiting artstoledo.com/ben-folds or by calling the TAPA Box Office at 419.246.8000.
VIP Packages will be available for this event and can be purchased at www.benfolds.com/tour. Please note that these upgrades do not include a ticket to the performance. For concert tickets, visit artstoledo.com/ben-folds.
For more information about the event and the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts, please visit www.artstoledo.com.
WHAT: Ben Folds' “Paper Airplane Request Tour”
WHEN: June 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater
TICKETS: artstoledo.com/ben-folds or call 419.246.8000
VIP PACKAGES: www.benfolds.com/tour
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About TAPA
The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) strives to establish meaningful partnerships with individuals and organizations that fundamentally impact the cultural life of our region. A performing arts collective consisting of the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Symphony School of Music, and Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras. TAPA is a vibrant and growing organization that empowers all in our region to experience the performing arts through concerts, recitals, education programs, private lessons, community outreach, fully staged productions, and more. For more information, visit www.artstoledo.com.
About Ben
Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
For the past three decades, he has toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, tv and theatre, guest stars in films and TV, and is in his seventh year serving as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC.
A longtime advocate for arts and music education funding, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that provide free or affordable music lessons to interested school-age children. On the national level, he is active as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.
