03.29.19 Ben Platt Thought Creating "Sing To Me Instead" Was A Pipe Dream

Ben Platt speaks on challenging himself through a variety of types of work and recalls what it felt like to write his first song for his debut album, "Sing to Me Instead."

The Maine

We were more than okay with having The Maine drop by to pay us a visit! 😌 Find out what went into the band's latest album, "You Are Ok." (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Ben Platt

Ben Platt stole our hearts as Evan Hansen in 2017 and he hasn't given them back! 🥰 Do not miss our talk with the Tony Award-winning actor about the process behind creating his debut album, "Sing to Me Instead." (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Anna Chlumsky

We hate to see "Veep" go but chatting with series star Anna Chlumsky helped a bit.😢 Hear all about what it was like getting back on-set with Julia Louis-Dreyfus & wrapping the show. (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Steve Earle

It's not every day we have someone as legendary as Steve Earle take the stage to chat AND perform. Be sure to check out our conversation with him and his performance. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Daveed Diggs, Suzan Lori-Parks & Thomas Sadoski

They came to talk about "White Noise" but this conversation was anything but. Make sure to tune in to our profound talk about race and more with Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski & playwright/director Suzan Lori-Parks. (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Paul Scheer

New phone, who dis?! 😎 We had a blast chatting with the hilarious Paul Scheer about his role on the wild, fun Showtime series, "Black Monday." Tune in! (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Morena Baccarin

Morena Baccarin has a heart of gold to match her good looks! 🥰 The "Gotham" and "Deadpool" star opened up about her work with the International Rescue Committee and why it resonates with her so much. (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

AJR

It was a family affair with these three talented artists! The brother bandmates of AJR opened up about what inspired their latest album, "Neotheater," and them musically overall. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Danny DeVito

If this picture doesn't give it away, we have no problem stating how much of a good time we had sitting down and chopping it up with the one and only Danny DeVito. 😂 Check out our talk!

(Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Jack Dylan Grazer, Zachary Levi, Asher Angel & Mark Strong

One word comes to mind: Shazam! ⚡️ From what it was like on-set to what Marvel character they'd like to face off against, do not miss our awesome chat with the cast of the highly-anticipated DC movie, "Shazam!"

(Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Calum Worthy & Joey King

The young and talented actors Joey King and Calum Worthy discussed their experience filming the new fascinating Hulu anthology series, "The Act." Be sure to tune in! (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Andy Black

Andy Black took us for a deep dive conversation! He told us all about what inspired his latest and most personal LP, "The Ghost of Ohio."  (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Cassie Randolph & Colton Underwood

Love is in the air and it's looking good! 🥰😩 Colton Underwood and his new girlfriend, Cassie Randolph, came by the studio and reflected on their rollercoaster of a ride on "The Bachelor." Don't miss it! (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Ryan Destiny

There's a reason why Ryan Destiny is on a show by the name of "STAR!" 🤩 Find out what the talented musician/actress had to say about working on the FOX series and what's next for her. (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

James Kent & Keira Knightley

The queen of period pieces was among us! 🙇‍♂️ Keira Knightley and director James Kent took the BUILD stage to discuss their new film, "The Aftermath." (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Andrew Rannells

No lie, Andrew Rannells is as sweet as he looks! So, needless to say, it was a pleasure to sit down and chat with him about his new memoir, "Too Much Is Not Enough." Watch! (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Cole Sprouse & Haley Lu Richardson

Hands down two of the best and most young actors working today! 🙌 Don't miss our talk with Cole Delbyck and Haley Lu Richardson about "Five Feet Apart," their touching new film. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Hoda Kotb

To know her is to love her and we at BUILD are no exception! 😍 The great Hoda Kotb gave us all the details behind her adorable new children's book, "You Are My Happy." (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Raz-B, Omarion, J-Boog & Fizz of B2K

They still got it! 😎 From working with Diddy on their timeless hit, "Bump, Bump, Bump," to what it was like reuniting, the iconic boy group B2K had us both reminiscing about the 2000s and excited to see what 2019 has in store. Tune in! (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

Bellamy Young

No better guest to have spent International Women's Day with than the genuinely lovely Bellamy Young. Tune in to our talk with her about her work with CARE, her time on "Scandal" and more. She also joined us for an insightful women's panel that you HAVE to watch. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

New Kids on the Block

Nobody else we'd rather hang tough with than the New Kids on the Block. 😎 From their first impressions of each other to their favorite boy bands, don't miss the blast we had chatting it up with Donnie, Danny, Joey, Jordan and Jonathan. (Photo Credit: Noam Galai /BUILD )

BeBe Zahara Benet & Alexis Michelle

At BUILD we 💖 drag, so we obviously jumped at the chance to sit down and chat with Alexis Michelle and BeBe Zahara Benet! Hear all about the crazy, fun time they had filming their TLC special, "Drag Me Down the Aisle." (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Ricky Whittle

"American Gods" is back for season 2 on STARZ and who better to talk about it with than series lead, Ricky Whittle. From his regiment to play the bulky Shadow Moon to what it's like behind-the-scenes, he gave us all the details. (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Tal Wilkenfeld

When you got it, you got it and trust us when we say Tal Wilkenfeld has got IT! 🤩 Be sure to check out her stellar performance and our great talk with the budding young artist about her debut album, "Love Remains." (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Derrick Baskin

If you love The Temptations, which everyone does of course, then you'll love our chat with this swell guy! Derrick Baskin, star of "Ain't Too Proud," told us all about the new musical. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson and the Shondaland series, "For the People," are back on ABC for season 2! Find out how the legal drama has changed the actress' view of the world. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Allen Kovac & Nikki Sixx

It's not every day we have a music legend like Nikki Sixx in the studio! 🤘 Check out our talk with him and co-producer Allen Kovac about the candid Netflix biopic of his iconic band, Mötley Crüe. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert let us sit with her! 😌​​​​​​ Hear what draws the actress to certain projects and if she'd be up for reprising the role of Gretchen Wieners in a "Mean Girls" reunion. (Photo Credit: Jammi York /BUILD )

Shannon Coffey, Chantal Rochelle & Kevan Kenney

It's that time of the week...#NewMusicFriday! And who better to break down all the new releases of the week than our music experts. Hear what they had to say! (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

J.K. Simmons

Always a pleasure to have the talented class act J.K. Simmons stop by the studio. We talked with him about his new film, "I'm Not Here," and more. (Photo Credit: Mike Pont /BUILD )

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