Benjamin Eakeley Headshot

Benjamin Eakeley

Get Benjamin Eakeley Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Benjamin Eakeley BIO

Broadway: On A Clear Day, You Can See Forever and Sweeney Todd. National Tour: Sweeney Todd (The Beadle). Regional: Sunset Boulevard (Joe Gillis) at the Pioneer Theatre; Marry Me a Little at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; You Can’t Take It With You (Tony Kirby) at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; White Christmas (Bob Wallace), Dial M for Murder (Max) and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at the Engeman Theatre; Something’s Afoot (Nigel Rancour) at the Goodspeed Opera House;and 3 seasons with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Demetrius), Illyria (Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Dumaine). TV credits include "Orange Is The New Black," "The Good Wife" and the upcoming HBO pilot "The Money." Film credits include The Good Shepherd (dir. Robert De Niro), An Englishman in New York and 3 upcoming features to be released in 2014. Regional Winner, Lotte Lenya Competition for Singers. Graduate of Yale University.

Benjamin Eakeley Photos

Benjamin Eakeley STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Reverend Salvation

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Ensemble

[US Tour]
2016 National Tour, 2016
Clifford Bradshaw [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Herman

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Preston

Announcer

Radio Singer

Stage Manager

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Anthony Hope (Standby)

The Beadle (Standby)

Tobias Ragg (Standby)


Benjamin Eakeley Videos

Benjamin Eakeley News


Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley & Teralin Jones Join JAGGED LITTLE PILL North American Tour

Exciting news for fans of JAGGED LITTLE PILL! The North American tour of the Broadway musical has added three talented performers to its cast. Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jones will be joining the production. Learn where the show is playing and how to purchase tickets!

Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jones Join the Tour of JAGGED LITTLE PILL

Julie Reiber (she/her), Benjamin Eakeley (he/him) and Teralin Jones (all pronouns) will join the North American Tour of Jagged Little Pill. Learn more about the musical and find out where to see it in a city near you!

Review: AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG… on STNJ's Main Stage-An Exceptional Family Story to Behold

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting And A Nightingale Sang… on their Main Stage through July 30. This rarely produced jewel of a play written by C.P. Taylor meets the moment as an exceptional feel-good show.

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG... Comes to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Next Month

 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its main stage season with C.P. Taylor's And a Nightingale Sang…. This endearing play about a working-class family in England during the Blitz of WWII is, at turns, hilarious, romantic, moving, and inspiring; a celebration of life in the midst of the destructive forces wreaking havoc in the world.  

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ's Outdoor Stage is Performance Perfection

The summer theatre season has officially arrived with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Outdoor Stage production of William Shakespeare’s 'Much Ado About Nothing.'

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Re-Open its Outdoor Stage With MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

 On July 1st, 2022, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will re-open its ever-popular Outdoor Stage venue with Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. As always, this summer’s show is a comedy and appropriate for all ages – from the youngest tots to venerable seniors.

Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! at The Argyle Theatre

Mamma Mia! begins performances on March 17 in advance of its opening night on March 19 running through May 1, 2022. The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Opens at The Argyle Theatre

Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, will present the Broadway hit Mamma Mia! written by Catherine Johnson with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Mamma Mia! begins performances on March 17 in advance of its opening night on March 19 running through May 1, 2022. The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

The Argyle Theatre to Present MAMMA MIA!

Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, will present the Broadway hit Mamma Mia! written by Catherine Johnson with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 

The Shakespeare Theatre Announces October Outdoor Concert Series at Their Back Yard Stage

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is opening up their Back Yard Stage in Florham Park, NJ again for an outdoor concert series titled, “Autumn Night Music.” Three of STNJ’s most luminous alums will bring music to the night air in three very different concerts. 

DOROTHY DANDRIDGE: THE MUSICAL Starring N'Kenge To Have Private Industry Reading

Producers N’Kenge and Richard Bell will present a private industry reading of “Dorothy Dandridge: The Musical” the true story of Hollywood’s very first African- American movie star, with book & lyrics by 2-time Emmy Award winner Trey Ellis, music & lyrics by Shelton Becton and directed by Tony Award winner Tamara Tunie.

N'Kenge, Terence Archie, Tamara Tunie Set For Virtual Benefit Reading Of BLACK BUTTERFLY

Amas Musical Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of “Black Butterfly” a surreal dramedy TV series with music, written by Mary McCallum & N'Kenge. This virtual experience will launch online beginning Wednesday, February 3 at 7pm (followed by a Q&A with the company) and will be available on demand through February 6, 2021.

New Book and Music Releases For the Week of March 30 - PRINCE OF EGYPT; ALMOST, MAINE; and More!

Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

PS Classics To Record Cast Album of ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has announced plans to record and release the cast album of the new Off-Broadway musical revue Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Musical World of Maury Yeston.

BWW Review: Gerard Alessandrini Directs ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

A world-famous director can suffer a creative block during a midlife crisis, an unsinkable ship can go under on its initial voyage and death can even take a holiday. These are just three examples of how, when penned by composer/lyricist Maury Yeston, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER.

BWW TV: Looking Back At Harry Connick Jr.'s Opening Night In ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER

Harry Connick Jr. is making his official return to Broadway tonight with the opening night of Harry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter. To celebrate, we're looking back at his turn in Broadway's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever opposite Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Check out this video to get a peek inside the show's opening night festivities, including a special peek at Jessie's first time ever meeting Harry's former co-star Kelli O'Hara!

For Tonight's Show Only Maury Yeston Will Be Performing in ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

The York Theatre Company has announced via twitter that for tonight's show only, Maury Yeston will be stepping in and performing in his musical revue ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON.

Photo Flash: First Look at ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON at the York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical revue Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Musical World of Maury Yeston with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Directed and conceived by Tony Award winner Gerard Alessandrini, the famed creator of Forbidden Broadway (the longest-running revue in Off-Broadway history) and the smash spoof Spamilton, the production has choreography by Gerry McIntyre (York's Hallelujah, Baby!) and music direction by Greg Jarrett (Pacific Overtures). The five-member cast features Benjamin Eakeley (She Loves Me), Jovan E'Sean (The Secret Life of Bees), Alex Getlin (Slay It With Music), Justin Keyes (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), and Mamie Parris (School of Rock).

ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON Begins Performances Tonight

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, presents the Off-Broadway premiere production of the new musical revue Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Musical World of Maury Yeston with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston.

Benjamin Eakeley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Benjamin Eakeley has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Benjamin Eakeley has not appeared in the West End

Get Benjamin Eakeley Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You