Ben Folds

Ben Folds: A Major Music Influencer

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 over the past three decades that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

A Versatile Talent

A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, TV, and theatre. He guest stars in films and TV and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Advocacy for Arts and Music Education

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's active as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.

Membership and Events Information

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Accessible Seating Details

Special seating locations for persons with disabilities may be arranged in advance by calling 954.462.0222 option 4 and purchased on line at parkerplayhouse.com. Look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page. Reserved seats: wheelchair seating: row M 1-27 and 2-28. Up to 3 companions per accessible patron. This is an accessible venue and we want your time to be comfortable and satisfying. That is why we offer a variety of services to improve your visit. If, at any time, you have difficulty using this website, please contact us by phone 954.468.3285, through our ticketing partners TDD line (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) at 800.943.4327 or email accessibilityparker@browardcenter.org and we will make all reasonable efforts to assist you.

Accessibility Inquiries

(954) 462-0222 option 4