Ben Frankhauser

Review: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS Energizes and Brings Its Audience to Its Feet!
by Miranda Keating - Oct 31, 2022

When I walked out of the theater after watching THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS, I had a big ol' smile on my face. I feel that all could enjoy this show since it has everything you could ever want in a production! It is truly special that this show, which has a future across the U.S. if not on Broadway someday, is premiering here in Houston, Texas.

Interview: Ben Frankhauser Gives Us the Inside Scoop Behind the Development of New Musical THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS
by Miranda Keating - Oct 14, 2022

Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars will be presenting a regional premiere of the new musical, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS. Based on the smash-hit film, the show follows the story of Brantley Foster as he navigates the corporate world and defines what success means to him. I had the chance to speak with Ben Frankhauser, who plays Brantley Foster!

Broadway Makers Marketplace Extends Through the End of April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

The Broadway Makers Marketplace as the producers announced today it will be extending following its 4-day extravaganza. 

VIDEO: Miranda Pla Brings THE MAD ONES to Life on Screen With Animatics of 'Run Away With Me' and 'Go Tonight'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020

Miranda Pla recently released an animatic of a?oeGo Tonighta?? that brought this pivotal moment from THE MAD ONES to life. She has continued the series with a?oeRun Away With Mea??, which she has released today!

Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, New Musicals And More Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

BWW Interview: Tyler Conroy Talks TYLER CONROY'S VERY BROADWAY BAE CHRISTMAS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Kay McClean - Nov 28, 2018

After a busy year, Tyler Conroy chats with Broadwayworld about his upcoming show, finally releasing his own music and the pressures of being a regular performer at one of the city's top cabaret venues. 

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at STARRING BUFFALO
by Michael Rabice - Oct 22, 2018

Youth, ingenuity, and courage can be held responsible for Buffalo's latest artistic endeavor, STARRING BUFFALO. This new production company has creatively brought the concert musical to the Queen City and in it's inaugural production of Alan Menken and Steven Schwartz's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, they got off to a flying start.

BWW Interview: Tyler Conroy Discusses TYLER CONROY'S BROADWAY BAE-IVERSARY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Kayleigh McClean - May 31, 2018

A year after his triumphant 54 Below debut, Tyler Conroy is getting his baes back together for the third installment of his 'Broadway Bae' series: 'Tyler Conroy's Broadway Bae-iversary'.

BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Moves the Earth at Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jun 14, 2017

The opening Overture's combination of 'I Feel the Earth Move' flowing directly in to 'Jazz Man' set the audience's hook

BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Stunning at The Landmark Theatre
by Natasha Ashley - Apr 20, 2017

The latest musical to grace the stage at Syracuse's Landmark Theatre is the U.S. tour of the jukebox musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Featuring a book by Douglas McGrath it showcases the early life and career of singer and songwriter Carole King. The music and lyrics featured in the production are by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, along with other top hits written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Welcomes Julia Knitel & Erika Olson to the National Touring Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2016

Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing are pleased to announce that the National Tour of this Broadway sensation will star Julia Knitel (Carole King) and Erika Olson (Cynthia Weil), who will be joining a company featuring Liam Tobin (Gerry Goffin) and Ben Fankhauser (Barry Mann), with Curt Bouril (Don Kirshner) and Suzanne Grodner (Genie Klein). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.

Photo Coverage: Inside 14th Edition of IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 10, 2015

Sometimes Broadway musicals run forever, like Cats or Les Miserables. But sometimes, Broadway musicals run for only a minute, like Merrily We Roll Along, High Fidelity, or Via Galactica. This is their story. If It Only Even Runs A Minute is the Bistro Award-winning concert series celebrating rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from underappreciated musicals. Created and hosted by 54 Below Director of Programming Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Book of Mormon's Kevin Michael Murphy, with musical direction by Joshua Zecher-Ross, each concert includes performances and stories from original cast members and writers of selected featured shows, as well as new interpretations.

Photo Coverage: Douglas Sills, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Star in Musicals in Mufti's MY FAVORITE YEAR
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 6, 2014

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, concludes the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series with the first New York revival and world premiere of a new re-imagined version of the 1992 musical, My Favorite Year, with book byJoseph Dougherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, based on the motion picture by Dennis Palumbo and Norman Steinberg. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the opening!