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David Benoit BIO

Most recently he appeared in Phantom of the Opera tour, William Finn’s reworking of Romance in Hard Times (Polly) at Barrington Stage. David has appeared in both the Broadway and National Touring companies of: Jekyll and Hyde (Bishop/Spider), Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie) and Les Misérables (Thénardier). Broadway: Dance of the Vampires. National Tour: Young Frankenstein(Kemp/Blind Hermit), All Shook Up (Sheriff Earl), Forbidden Broadway (Japan & U.S.), The Captain’s Daughter (Pugachev) at The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. Off Broadway: Forbidden Broadway: 10th Anniversary & Summer Shock!, Forever Plaid (Sparky) The Big Bang (Jed), Forbidden Hollywood (Chicago Co.). Regional: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Adding Machine (Mr. Zero – Helen Hayes Best actor nom.), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye).

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David Benoit STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Mr. Burke

[Broadway]
2013
Spider

Bishop

[US Tour]
Nederlander Presentations, Inc. National Tour, 2012
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Sheriff Earl

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Trekkie Monster [Replacement]

Nicky [Replacement]

Bear [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Villager, Vampire and Creature of the Night

Ensemble/Other Roles

Chagal (Understudy)

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Bishop of Digne [Replacement]

Diner [Replacement]

Montparnasse [Replacement]

Javert (Understudy) [Replacement]

Thénardier (Understudy) [Replacement]

David Benoit Productions

 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]

Writing

Composer

David Benoit Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

David BenoitAdding Machine: A Musical

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Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

Interview: Actor from Massachusetts David Benoit talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

When you’re considered to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, with a catalogue stretching back 60 years, it’s not surprising that you would want to put your music in proven hands when it’s time for Broadway.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

“Like a Rolling Stone,” the Bob Dylan jukebox musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY rolls along at an erratic pace with haphazard direction.

Tickets For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY in Salt Lake City Go On Sale This Week

The Salt Lake City engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY opens this June. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY May Have Been Created Expressly For Nashville Audiences

Perhaps without knowing it, McPherson, the show’s creative collective and everyone involved with bringing Girl From The North Country to the stage have created the perfect musical for Nashville’s discerning theater audiences, people who know a thing or two about appreciating music, art and live performance. Only when you begin to leave the theater, perhaps awestruck by what you have just experienced, will you realize the gravity of what you have just seen.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to the Hobby Center in Spring 2024

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of 'GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY' is coming to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Kauffman Center

Connor McPherson’s “Girl from the North Country” enjoyed the Kansas City opening of its first national tour at the Kauffman Center on Tuesday night for a one week residency. McPherson has written and directed a “slice of life” show and filled in the blank spaces with songs from Bob Dylan’s career. “Girl” might be categorized as a “Juke Box” musical like “Jersey Boys” or “Mama Mia,” but this is certainly not that. This is not a musical play about Bob Dylan.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to Austin in April

Critically Acclaimed Broadway Production of Girl From The North Country Premieres in Austin April 23. Tickets on sale Friday, January 26 at 10 am.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes To The Paramount This June

Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount will present the Seattle engagement of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at The Paramount Theatre from June 25 – 30.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Kansas City Next Month

 PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, as part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At The Kennedy Center

An interesting and engaging interpretation of the work of one of the most consequential American songwriters.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park in April

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America will present the Dallas engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Learn how to purchase tickets!

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre in February

Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Experience Bob Dylan's iconic songs in a whole new way as they come to life on stage.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present the Pittsburgh engagement of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at the Benedum Center from January 9th to January 14th, 2024.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Pittsburgh in January

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present the Pittsburgh engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at the Benedum Center from January 9th to January 14th, 2024, part of the 2023-2024 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. 

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to Proctors in December

Critically Acclaimed Broadway Production of Girl From The North Country is coming to Schenectady. Don't miss this highly anticipated show at Proctors in just two weeks.

Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.

Vince Guaraldi's Soundtrack For A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Now Available For First Time In 50 Years

Vince Guaraldi's iconic soundtrack for 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is now available for the first time in 50 years. Get ready to enjoy the beloved music from this classic holiday special.

Review Roundup: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Launches North American Tour

The North American tour of Girl From the North Country is now underway, after launching in October in Minneapolis, MN.   Read the reviews for Girl From the North Country here!

David Benoit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Benoit been in?

David Benoit has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has David Benoit been in?

David Benoit has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Benoit been nominated for?

David Benoit has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Adding Machine: A Musical.

How many shows has David Benoit written?

David Benoit has written 1 shows including Play It Cool (Composer).

What is David Benoit next theatre project?

David Benoit's next show will be Girl From the North Country which opens on 10/8/2023 on US Tour.

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