Ben Williams
Latest News on Ben Williams:
Bass Played By Scott LaFaro Donated To New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Oct 27, 2025)
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November (Sep 23, 2025)
Drummer Nate Smith Sets New Album ‘LIVE-ACTION’ and World Tour (Jul 9, 2025)
Bass Played By Scott LaFaro Donated To New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Oct 27, 2025)
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November (Sep 23, 2025)
Drummer Nate Smith Sets New Album ‘LIVE-ACTION’ and World Tour (Jul 9, 2025)
BIO
In 2009, Ben won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition. The honor included a recording contract with Concord Records through which he released his debut album, State of Art, in 2011.
His album Coming of Age, was released in April 2015.
Williams is a member of guitarist Pat Metheny's Unity Band, which won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Sound Design
Ben WilliamsThe Select
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Sound Design
Ben Williams, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
winner
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design
Ben Williams, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design
Ben Williams, Gatz
Videos
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Ben Williams and Ed Dixon in Highlights of OSWALD: THE ACTUAL INTERROGATION at Casa Manana
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-11-14 20:41:51
News
Bass Played By Scott LaFaro Donated To New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
An iconic Prescott double bass constructed in the early 1800s, once owned by jazz great Scott LaFaro, has been loaned to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) by the International Society of Bassists.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
An iconic Prescott double bass constructed in the early 1800s, once owned by jazz great Scott LaFaro, has been loaned to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) by the International Society of Bassists.
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival from November 8–23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC's Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, the festival will once again transform Newark into a citywide stage for jazz, celebrating the music’s cultural legacy and its power to inspire social change.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival from November 8–23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC's Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, the festival will once again transform Newark into a citywide stage for jazz, celebrating the music’s cultural legacy and its power to inspire social change.
Drummer Nate Smith Sets New Album ‘LIVE-ACTION’ and World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION and a new tour, kicking off in September. Listen to the newly released single 'MAGIC DANCE,' available now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION and a new tour, kicking off in September. Listen to the newly released single 'MAGIC DANCE,' available now!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " June 30 to July 6, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 30, 2025
Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! Here are a few top picks to consider including free concerts, RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, sensory-friendly family entertainment and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 30, 2025
Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! Here are a few top picks to consider including free concerts, RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, sensory-friendly family entertainment and more.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre's WAITRESS Begins This Month At Marian Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025
PCPA is serving up the hit musical Waitress – a heartwarming story baked with love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. Bringing a deliciously empowering tale to the Central Coast stage April 24th through May 11th at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and June 19th through July 6th at Solvang Festival Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025
PCPA is serving up the hit musical Waitress – a heartwarming story baked with love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. Bringing a deliciously empowering tale to the Central Coast stage April 24th through May 11th at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and June 19th through July 6th at Solvang Festival Theater.
OUR CLASS and More Come to Arlekin For 15th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
Arlekin, the innovative theater company founded by Igor Golyak, has announced its 15th Anniversary plans, including a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
Arlekin, the innovative theater company founded by Igor Golyak, has announced its 15th Anniversary plans, including a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston.
National Youth Dance Company Will Perform New Work By Boy Blue in NYDC 2025 Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
National Youth Dance Company will perform at the Berliner Festspiele Theatre as part of Tanztreffen der Jugend in Berlin in September 2025. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
National Youth Dance Company will perform at the Berliner Festspiele Theatre as part of Tanztreffen der Jugend in Berlin in September 2025. Learn more here!
Cast & creative Team Set for OUR CLASS at San Francisco's Strand Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, Our Class will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, Our Class will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
OUR CLASS is Coming to San Francisco for Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, the acclaimed production, Our Class, written by Polish playwright Tadeusz Słobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak, will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, the acclaimed production, Our Class, written by Polish playwright Tadeusz Słobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak, will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
The Old Globe Announces Second Extension For Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024
The Old Globe has announced that its hit production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, which is adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has received a second extension week due to popular demand.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024
The Old Globe has announced that its hit production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, which is adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has received a second extension week due to popular demand.
Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
The West Coast premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Old Globe, adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has been extended for one week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
The West Coast premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Old Globe, adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has been extended for one week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES to Premiere at Bard Fisher Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024
The Fisher Center at Bard will kick off its 2024 SummerScape festival with the world premiere of Ulysses. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024
The Fisher Center at Bard will kick off its 2024 SummerScape festival with the world premiere of Ulysses. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
TikTok Star Tayler Holder Drops Collaboration With Cory Asbury
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Explore the exciting collaboration between TikTok star turned singer-songwriter, Tayler Holder, and Christian music powerhouse, Cory Asbury. Discover how Holder's comeback is making waves in the music industry. This song was written with Cory Asbury, Paul Maybury and Harrison Hackett (produced by Andy Sheridan and co-produced by Ben Williams).
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Explore the exciting collaboration between TikTok star turned singer-songwriter, Tayler Holder, and Christian music powerhouse, Cory Asbury. Discover how Holder's comeback is making waves in the music industry. This song was written with Cory Asbury, Paul Maybury and Harrison Hackett (produced by Andy Sheridan and co-produced by Ben Williams).
Säje Wins GRAMMY Award In Best Arrangement, Instruments And Vocals Category
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
The track comes from their self-titled, self-funded, self-produced and self-released debut full-length, which has earned acclaim from Billboard, WRTI, Jazziz, KNKX, Grimy Goods, Downbeat, Forbes, and more. säje is made up of Los Angeles-based Sara Gazarek and Erin Bentlage and Seattle-situated Johnaye Kendrick and Amanda Taylor.
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
The track comes from their self-titled, self-funded, self-produced and self-released debut full-length, which has earned acclaim from Billboard, WRTI, Jazziz, KNKX, Grimy Goods, Downbeat, Forbes, and more. säje is made up of Los Angeles-based Sara Gazarek and Erin Bentlage and Seattle-situated Johnaye Kendrick and Amanda Taylor.
OUR CLASS Enters Final Week of Performances at Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024
New Yorkers have only one more week to see Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024
New Yorkers have only one more week to see Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets!
OUR CLASS Extended Through February 11 At Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024
'Our Class' extends its run at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher Fishman Space until February 11. Don't miss this captivating production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024
'Our Class' extends its run at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher Fishman Space until February 11. Don't miss this captivating production.
Photos: First Look at OUR CLASS at Brooklyn Academy of Music
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released from Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher (Fishman Space) for its New York premiere. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released from Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher (Fishman Space) for its New York premiere. Check out the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ben Williams been nominated for?
Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select, Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises) and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Gatz.
What awards has Ben Williams won?
Ben Williams has won the Obie Award for Sound Design for The Select (The Sun Also Rises). He also received the Outstanding Sound Design award from the Lortels for the same production, The Select (The Sun Also Rises).
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