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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

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Mr. Burke

[Broadway]
2013
Spider

Bishop

[US Tour]
Nederlander Presentations, Inc. National Tour, 2012
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Sheriff Earl

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Trekkie Monster [Replacement]

Nicky [Replacement]

Bear [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Villager, Vampire and Creature of the Night

Ensemble/Other Roles

Chagal (Understudy)

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Bishop of Digne [Replacement]

Diner [Replacement]

Montparnasse [Replacement]

Javert (Understudy) [Replacement]

Thénardier (Understudy) [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]

Writing

Composer

Awards and Nominations

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

David BenoitAdding Machine: A Musical

News


Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Blumenthal Performing Arts

At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre

What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre?
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to The Orpheum

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is headed to the Orpheum.  The tour will play Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre October 8-13, 2024.
Lewis Family Playhouse In Rancho Cucamonga Announces 17th Season Line Up

The Lewis Family Playhouse has announced its 2024-2025 Season, showcasing a dynamic lineup of productions with live music, comedy, memorable musicals, circus, family favorites, and more!
JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ To Feature Michael Paulo Quartet In Free Concert In Los Gatos

Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Michael Paulo Quartet at Los Gatos Town Plaza on July 24, part of the Jazz On The Plazz series.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Paramount

Dear Readers, I will admit that “Girl From the North Country”, currently playing at The Paramount, is a tough one to get into. It’s not a happy little romp and not structured like your typical musical. But if you can get past the bleak and let those voices wash over you, it’s a tragically beautiful ride, assuming they can work out some of those sound mixing issues in the theater.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to the Golden Gate Theatre in July

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 18, 2024.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming To The Paramount in June

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will be performed at The Paramount in June. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Broadway Dallas

Girl from the North Country fails to deliver on the promise of a Bob Dylan-Conor McPherson collaboration. Dylan famously asked, how does it feel? In this play, not so good.
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
Review: A Breathtaking, Poignant Lens Shines On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center

“Tonight’s story begins and ends at a guesthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1934.” These were the opening words spoken by Dr. Walker, as he sets the scene. An evening of love, pain, suffering, interloped with a lush score based on the music of Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country, is a dramatic musical with a book by Conor McPherson (The Weir), and songs with music and lyrics by the great Bob Dylan. The show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theatre from September 30, 2018- December 22, 2018. This transfer featured an all-American cast and was helmed after the successful run at London’s Old Vic a year prior, and following a limited 12-week run shortly thereafter at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End.
Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.
Interview: Actor from Massachusetts David Benoit talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

When you’re considered to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, with a catalogue stretching back 60 years, it’s not surprising that you would want to put your music in proven hands when it’s time for Broadway.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

“Like a Rolling Stone,” the Bob Dylan jukebox musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY rolls along at an erratic pace with haphazard direction.
Tickets For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY in Salt Lake City Go On Sale This Week

The Salt Lake City engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY opens this June. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY May Have Been Created Expressly For Nashville Audiences

Perhaps without knowing it, McPherson, the show’s creative collective and everyone involved with bringing Girl From The North Country to the stage have created the perfect musical for Nashville’s discerning theater audiences, people who know a thing or two about appreciating music, art and live performance. Only when you begin to leave the theater, perhaps awestruck by what you have just experienced, will you realize the gravity of what you have just seen.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to the Hobby Center in Spring 2024

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of 'GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY' is coming to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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?

David Benoit has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in 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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