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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Howard


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Bert Williams


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1985
William Sheridan


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Curtis Taylor, Jr.


[Replacement]

[Replacement]


[Replacement]

[Replacement]


[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1979
Performer 2


[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1976
Tinman


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Zodzetrick

Performer


Zodzetrick

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Tinman [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1973
Ensemble/Other Roles

Dancer


Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Leading Player [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Dancer


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Ben Harney, 73637


winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Harney, Dreamgirls

News


Jennie Harney-Fleming to Headline Solo Concert at Holmdel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

Broadway performer Jennie Harney-Fleming will appear in concert at the Holmdel Theatre Company on Friday, June 13 at 8 p.m., presenting a program that blends highlights from her stage career with jazz selections.
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
UNDERGROUND Comes to New York Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Underground, a captivating musical experience adapted from a 2x Student Emmy-winning short film, is set to grace the Hudson Guild Theater stage during the New York Theater Festival.
Colette Ambo and Jelani Dream to Star in FOLK NATIVITY IN CONCERT at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Alwin Bully's Folk Nativity In Concert on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:30pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast for Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a star-studded cast for this year's 2022 TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!, a virtual gala scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. Presented with generous sponsorship from R.K. Greene and The Storyline Project, Patrick Blake of Rhymes Over Beats, Merrie L. Davis of Next Act 2 Follow, Neal Rubinstein/Dangerous,   Judith Estrine of Prism Stage Company, Stephanie Rosenberg/Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Judith Manocherian LLC, this is an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 28 years. Tickets and details are available at http://TRUSpeakTix.com.
Judith Light, David Hyde Pierce, Leslie Uggams and More Join Broadway For Biden's Upcoming IN OUR AMERICA Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2020

Broadway for Biden has announced updates for upcoming fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation. The one-night only virtual event will bring Broadway together to celebrate hope and benefit the Biden Victory Fund.
American Bard Theater Company Presents the NYC Premiere of YOU WOULDN'T EXPECT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018

American Bard Theater Company presents the New York City premiere of You Wouldn't Expect, a play written by Marilynn Barner Anselmi examining the staggering truths about the coercive influence of the government-sponsored eugenics program and its direct focus on poverty and race. Cezar Williams directs a cast of eight, including Cherie Danielle, Adiagha Faizah, Carl Fisk, Erin Gilbreth*, Ross G. Hewitt, Malikha Mallette, Okema T Moore*, and Atiya Yanique Taylor. Fifteen performances will be staged at The Chain Theater, 312 West 36th Street in New York City, from September 19-October 7, 2018.
Gospel Singers' Tribute to Scots Who Fought Slavery in American Civil War
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018

New York Gospel singers and Broadway actors from a new Edinburgh Fringe musical gathered today (1 August) and sang Amazing Grac ein tribute to the Scots who fought against slavery in the American Civil War.
EDINBURGH 2018: Guest Blog- Henry Box Brown
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 30, 2018

Mehr Mansuri, writer of Henry Box Brown blogs for BWW about bringing the show to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BWW Interview: Krystal Renée 'Challenges the Idea of What An Instrument Is' in STOMP
by Hannah Montgomery - Mar 27, 2018

STOMP, the multi-awarding winning percussion show, is making its way across North America and is set to play a limited engagement at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Krystal Renee, who was previously in the Off-Broadway cast of STOMP, is currently in the cast of the touring production and spoke to us about the current touring production of STOMP, and how this show has continued to entertain and wow audiences for over twenty years.
Official Artwork for UK DREAMGIRLS Revival Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2016

Check out the brand new artwork for the UK's first ever West End production of the musical theatre classic, Dreamgirls. In the picture. the show's stars, including Glee star, Amber Riley strike a pose in gold gowns and 60's style up do's. 
Lily Frazer to Join DREAMGIRLS Revival at the Savoy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2016

The Daily Mail has reported that actress Lily Frazer will be joining the cast of Casey Nicholaw's upcoming premiere UK production of Harry Krieger and Tom Eyen's, Dreamgirls.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Harney been in?

Ben Harney has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Harney been in?

Ben Harney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Harney been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 73637 and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dreamgirls.

What awards has Ben Harney won?

Ben Harney won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Dreamgirls.

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