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BIO

Most recently he appeared in Phantom of the Opera tour, William Finn’s reworking of Romance in Hard Times (Polly) at Barrington Stage. David has appeared in both the Broadway and National Touring companies of: Jekyll and Hyde (Bishop/Spider), Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie) and Les Misérables (Thénardier). Broadway: Dance of the Vampires. National Tour: Young Frankenstein(Kemp/Blind Hermit), All Shook Up (Sheriff Earl), Forbidden Broadway (Japan & U.S.), The Captain’s Daughter (Pugachev) at The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. Off Broadway: Forbidden Broadway: 10th Anniversary & Summer Shock!, Forever Plaid (Sparky) The Big Bang (Jed), Forbidden Hollywood (Chicago Co.). Regional: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Adding Machine (Mr. Zero – Helen Hayes Best actor nom.), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye).

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STAGE CREDITS

Girl From the North Country Girl From the North Country
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Mr. Burke
Jekyll & Hyde Jekyll & Hyde
[Broadway]
2013
Spider
Bishop
Spider
Jekyll & Hyde Jekyll & Hyde
[US Tour]
Nederlander Presentations, Inc. National Tour, 2012
Performer
All Shook Up
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Sheriff Earl
Avenue Q
[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2005
Performer
Avenue Q Avenue Q
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Bear [Replacement]
Nicky [Replacement]
Trekkie Monster [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Nicky [Replacement]
Bear [Replacement]
Dance of the Vampires
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles
Villager, Vampire and Creature of the Night
Ensemble/Other Roles
Villager, Vampire and Creature of the Night
Chagal (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Diner [Replacement]
Bishop of Digne [Replacement]
Montparnasse [Replacement]
Diner [Replacement]
Bishop of Digne [Replacement]
Montparnasse [Replacement]
Thénardier (Understudy) [Replacement]
Javert (Understudy) [Replacement]
Thénardier (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Javert (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]

Productions

Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]

Writing

Play It Cool
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

David BenoitAdding Machine: A Musical

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Photos: COME FROM AWAY At Ogunquit Playhouse Photo
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Benoit been in?

David Benoit has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has David Benoit been in?

David Benoit has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Benoit been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Adding Machine: A Musical.

How many shows has David Benoit written?

David Benoit has written 1 shows including Play It Cool (Composer).

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