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BIO

Ben was most recently the the Assistant Conductor and Pianist for Wicked on Broadway. He is also the Musical Director/Arranger for American Idol runner up Clay Aiken, Stephanie J. Block, and pop opera recording artist Alfio. Other Broadway credits include: The Woman in White, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, In My Life, and Wonderful Town. Ben has worked on the music teams of The Book of Mormon and 9 to 5 and has conducted many readings and workshops including Anastasia and Finding Neverland. He has arranged and produced music for Disney Cruise Line, Tokyo Disney, Sea World, Busch Gardens and NBC. Ben conducted the Wicked 5th anniversary gala concert, and has Conducted and Arranged The Easter Bonnet and Gypsy of the Year shows for Broadway Cares since 2007. Ben is also an active freelance pianist and composer. He holds degrees from Ithaca college and the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Ben is really excited to be a part of Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway! He lives in NYC with his husband Sean McDaniel and their son Allister.

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[Broadway, 2024]
Music Director
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Associate Music Supervisor[Replacement]
 
[Toronto, 2019]
Associate Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Music Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music Director
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2003] [Replacement]
Piano/Synthesizer[Replacement]
Assistant Conductor[Replacement]

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DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 4, 2025

As we gear up for the 2025 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld has the info on where you can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near you! Learn more here!
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Registration For Playhouse Playmakers Summer Program
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse has announced registration is underway for its summer education program, Playhouse Playmakers. The two-week program for middle schoolers, grades 6-8, runs Mondays through Fridays, August 4 - 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
DEATH BECOMES HER Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale for DEATH BECOMES HER, with performances now on sale through Sunday, April 5, 2026. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
DEATH BECOMES HER To Open In San Francisco During BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER—now nominated for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. DEATH BECOMES HER joins the previously-announced THE OUTSIDERS— winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—as part of the 2026/27 season.
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at DEATH BECOMES HER on Bravo Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Bravo will air the original 1992 film, Death Becomes Her, tonight, Friday, April 25, as part of a special  Death Becomes Her Theme Night. The musical's stars will introduce the film as well as a special behind the scenes look at the musical.
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Launch North American Tour in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER, will head out on a multi-year North American tour beginning in Fall 2026. Learn more about the tour and see which cities the tour will stop in!
DEATH BECOMES HER Original Broadway Cast Recording Streaming Now
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the drop-dead musical comedy, DEATH BECOMES HER, is streaming now on digital platforms.! The CD and 2-LP vinyl in Potion Purple are also available for pre-order with a release this summer.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Ordway In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the Saint Paul engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world Dear Evan Hansen, March 11-16, 2025.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN To Return To The Philly Region At Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The Grand will present the Wilmington premiere engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2025

Watch a video of Michael Fabisch performing 'Waving Through A Window' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen. The tour has stops scheduled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, and more in 2025.
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2025

So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: Cast & Creative Team of DEATH BECOMES HER Walk the Opening Night Purple Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 23, 2024

Check out photos of the cast and creative team of Death Becomes Her, including Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, and more, as they walk the opening night purple carpet here!
Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 22, 2024

DEATH BECOMES HER is officially open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and more. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here. 
Review Roundup: DEATH BECOMES HER Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!
DEATH BECOMES HER Extends Run Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Ahead of tonight's opening night for Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the production has announced a new block of tickets on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Get a first look at footage of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

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