George Benson
George Benson is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Belle, or, The Ballad of Doctor Crippen, The Winslow Boy, and A Free Soul.
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Original London Production, 1961
Hawley Harvey Crippen
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Laszlo Gardony to perform with sextet at Regattabar
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026
Pianist Laszlo Gardony will present music from his award-winning 2015 album LIFE IN REAL TIME with a sextet featuring saxophonists Don Braden, Temidayo Balogun, and Stan Strickland at Cambridge's Regattabar.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026
Pianist Laszlo Gardony will present music from his award-winning 2015 album LIFE IN REAL TIME with a sextet featuring saxophonists Don Braden, Temidayo Balogun, and Stan Strickland at Cambridge's Regattabar.
The Nash Celebrates 14 Years With Jazz Lineup in Phoenix
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
The Nash, a downtown Phoenix jazz club, will present a three-day anniversary weekend featuring THE NASH COLLECTIVE, the soul jazz supergroup SOMETHING ELSE! led by Vincent Herring, and a signature jam session.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
The Nash, a downtown Phoenix jazz club, will present a three-day anniversary weekend featuring THE NASH COLLECTIVE, the soul jazz supergroup SOMETHING ELSE! led by Vincent Herring, and a signature jam session.
JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA to Honor George Benson and Eden Alpert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Jazz Foundation of America will present an evening of music and storytelling at Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, honoring guitarist George Benson with the Tommy LiPuma Award and philanthropist Eden Alpert with the Quincy Jones Love and Peace Humanitarian Award.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Jazz Foundation of America will present an evening of music and storytelling at Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, honoring guitarist George Benson with the Tommy LiPuma Award and philanthropist Eden Alpert with the Quincy Jones Love and Peace Humanitarian Award.
Tickets Now On Sale For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Fall Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will hold its 27th anniversary fall gala featuring soul and R&B performances by WBTT artists and a live band, with longtime supporters Ali and Gloria Bahaj honored as philanthropy recipients.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will hold its 27th anniversary fall gala featuring soul and R&B performances by WBTT artists and a live band, with longtime supporters Ali and Gloria Bahaj honored as philanthropy recipients.
Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
Review: Jeanna de Waal Lets Her Audience In With SONGS I LOVE TO SING at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 1, 2026
People are lucky that Jeanna de Waal keeps coming back to the clubs with her acts because she's good at it, and she gets better with each show.
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 1, 2026
People are lucky that Jeanna de Waal keeps coming back to the clubs with her acts because she's good at it, and she gets better with each show.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
Columbus Jazz to Open Season with ELLA AND LOUIS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
Columbus Jazz will present ELLA AND LOUIS at the Southern Theatre, featuring bandleader Byron Stripling and guest vocalist Carmen Bradford performing music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
Columbus Jazz will present ELLA AND LOUIS at the Southern Theatre, featuring bandleader Byron Stripling and guest vocalist Carmen Bradford performing music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Photos: George Benson releases expanded reissue of INSPIRATION: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
George Benson released an expanded reissue of his 2013 album INSPIRATION: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE on Candid Records, featuring three restored bonus tracks and guest appearances by Wynton Marsalis and Idina Menzel.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
George Benson released an expanded reissue of his 2013 album INSPIRATION: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE on Candid Records, featuring three restored bonus tracks and guest appearances by Wynton Marsalis and Idina Menzel.
Photos: Sam First to Host Clay Jenkins, Seamus Blake in September 2026 Lineup
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
Sam First jazz club will present a Los Angeles-heavy September lineup including trumpeter Clay Jenkins, pianist Adam Hersh and saxophonist Seamus Blake, alongside its annual benefit honoring Darlene Chan and Herbie Hancock.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
Sam First jazz club will present a Los Angeles-heavy September lineup including trumpeter Clay Jenkins, pianist Adam Hersh and saxophonist Seamus Blake, alongside its annual benefit honoring Darlene Chan and Herbie Hancock.
Interview: Melissa Errico talks performing THE STREISAND EFFECT in Provincetown
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 17, 2026
Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 17, 2026
Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.
A NIGHT IN HAVANA to Headline Beth El Center Fundraiser with Tomasito Cruz
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Four-time Grammy winner Tomasito Cruz will headline a Cuban-themed fundraiser in West Palm Beach benefiting the Beth El Center for Jewish Life and humanitarian relief efforts for Cuba.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Four-time Grammy winner Tomasito Cruz will headline a Cuban-themed fundraiser in West Palm Beach benefiting the Beth El Center for Jewish Life and humanitarian relief efforts for Cuba.
Brandon Coleman Ensemble to Bring Jazz-Funk Sound to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Keyboardist Brandon Coleman will lead his ensemble in a program of original jazz and funk-fusion compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse, blending improvisation with electronic and soulful textures.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Keyboardist Brandon Coleman will lead his ensemble in a program of original jazz and funk-fusion compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse, blending improvisation with electronic and soulful textures.
George Benson Signs to Candid Records, to Reissue Nat King Cole Tribute Album
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
George Benson has signed to Candid Records, which announced a reissue of his album 'Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole,' revisiting the guitarist's homage to the jazz legend.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
George Benson has signed to Candid Records, which announced a reissue of his album 'Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole,' revisiting the guitarist's homage to the jazz legend.
Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.
My Legrand Love of London: MELISSA ERRICO – GIRL SINGER IN LONDON
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Jun 12, 2026
The New York-based cabaret star reflects on her love of London and how the city shaped her career in musical theater. She'll return there for a 7/12 show at Ronnie Scott's.
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Jun 12, 2026
The New York-based cabaret star reflects on her love of London and how the city shaped her career in musical theater. She'll return there for a 7/12 show at Ronnie Scott's.
Review: Betty Buckley's RANDOM NOTES Cast a Spell at Joe's Pub
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 28, 2026
Betty Buckley cast a spell at Joe’s Pub with RANDOM NOTES, blending storytelling and song in a richly varied set. Backed by a stellar quartet, she moved from intimate nuance to soaring moments, delivering a magnetic, deeply personal evening.
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 28, 2026
Betty Buckley cast a spell at Joe’s Pub with RANDOM NOTES, blending storytelling and song in a richly varied set. Backed by a stellar quartet, she moved from intimate nuance to soaring moments, delivering a magnetic, deeply personal evening.
Travis Moser & Tony Nominee Melissa Errico Release Judy Collins Live Album
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Travis Moser and Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico released 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins Live at The Green Room 42,' a live album featuring their duet on 'Anyone Can Whistle.'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Travis Moser and Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico released 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins Live at The Green Room 42,' a live album featuring their duet on 'Anyone Can Whistle.'
Photos & Video: Nick Cearley Presents IN HARMONY Concert at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Last week, Nick Cearley brought a new concert to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with Nick Cearley: In Harmony, a musical tribute to the beloved 1981 Sesame Street album In Harmony. Check out photos and videos from the performance!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Last week, Nick Cearley brought a new concert to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with Nick Cearley: In Harmony, a musical tribute to the beloved 1981 Sesame Street album In Harmony. Check out photos and videos from the performance!
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has George Benson been in?
George Benson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has George Benson been in?
George Benson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was George Benson's first West End show?
George Benson's first West End show was Belle, or, The Ballad of Doctor Crippen which opened in 1961
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