Josie Benson
Latest News on Josie Benson:
Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week (Sep 24, 2025)
Review: THE HARDER THEY COME, Theatre Royal Stratford East (Sep 24, 2025)
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East (Aug 20, 2025)
Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week (Sep 24, 2025)
Review: THE HARDER THEY COME, Theatre Royal Stratford East (Sep 24, 2025)
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East (Aug 20, 2025)
BIO
Credits include Mamma Mia, In The Heights, Porgy and Bess (Savoy); The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s); The Cradle Will Rock (Arcola); Lost in the Stars (Queen Elizabeth Hall); Carmen (Opera del mar/Beaufort Opera); Bernstein’s Mass (Royal Festival Hall); Carmen Jones (Royal Festival Hall/National tour); Blues in the Night (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Show Boat (Royal Albert Hall); Mass Carib, An African Cargo, Soul food, The Wedding Dance (Nitro Black); Barnum (Ilfracombe); Make Some Noise (Stratford); Connected (Ipswich); The Merchant of Venice (Tight Fit). Recordings: The Jubilee Singers & Lost in the Stars (BBC Radio), lead vocals/writer Summertime Atlantic Jaxx. Concerts: Josie Benson Sings.
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STAGE CREDITS
Videos
Video: Watch All New Drone Footage as MAMMA MIA! Celebrates its 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2023-04-06 06:16:57
VIDEO: Go Inside MAMMA MIA!'s Re-Opening Night at The Novello Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-08-27 12:25:48
STAGE TUBE: IN THE HEIGHTS Extends at King's Cross; First Look at New Trailer!
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-11-13 07:21:34
BWW Video Teaser: Catch a Glimpse of Michael Ball in SWEENEY TODD - New Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-23 14:36:16
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD Starring Ball and Staunton
by James T Harding - 2012-03-22 08:02:22
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Talks New West End SWEENEY TODD!
by Robert Diamond - 2012-03-11 15:19:42
Photos and Video: First Look at West End's SWEENEY TODD with Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-01-19 10:11:50
News
Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Stratford East has announced an extension for the critically acclaimed new production of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Stratford East has announced an extension for the critically acclaimed new production of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
Review: THE HARDER THEY COME, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 24, 2025
One minute you’re in an East London street, the next you are immediately transported to early-1970s Kingston: the style, the sounds, the rhythms, the smell of ambition and frustration. The Harder They Come at Stratford East is a vivid, energetic production that honours the cult classic film while breathing new life into it.
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 24, 2025
One minute you’re in an East London street, the next you are immediately transported to early-1970s Kingston: the style, the sounds, the rhythms, the smell of ambition and frustration. The Harder They Come at Stratford East is a vivid, energetic production that honours the cult classic film while breathing new life into it.
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
King's Head Theatre Appoints Sofi Berenger As Executive Producer and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
REINCARNATION BLUES, A NEW MUSICAL To Have Closed Workshop This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
A reading of new musical Reincarnation Blues, adapted from the cult-hit fantasy novel by Michael Poore will take place on Thursday 24th April at 2:30pm at The Other Palace Studio.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
A reading of new musical Reincarnation Blues, adapted from the cult-hit fantasy novel by Michael Poore will take place on Thursday 24th April at 2:30pm at The Other Palace Studio.
Review: STALLED, King's Head Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 17, 2025
Set in a corporate building’s executive ladies’ room in Seattle and with its tagline promising us a story of “holding on, letting go and everything in between”, Liesl Wilke’s new musical Stalled makes its world premiere at Kings Head Theatre.
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 17, 2025
Set in a corporate building’s executive ladies’ room in Seattle and with its tagline promising us a story of “holding on, letting go and everything in between”, Liesl Wilke’s new musical Stalled makes its world premiere at Kings Head Theatre.
STALLED Producers To Donate £35,000 To Install Luxury Seating At King's Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The producers of new musical Stalled donate £35,000 to totally transform King’s Head Theatre’s auditorium with luxury seating. The new raked seats will be in place in February for the world premiere of the new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, and to celebrate the theatre’s first birthday in its new home.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The producers of new musical Stalled donate £35,000 to totally transform King’s Head Theatre’s auditorium with luxury seating. The new raked seats will be in place in February for the world premiere of the new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, and to celebrate the theatre’s first birthday in its new home.
Lauren Ward and Josie Benson Will Lead STALLED at The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024
West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024
West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Hope Mill Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
The full cast and creative team have been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol which is playing The Lowry, Salfordfor the 2024/25 festive season.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
The full cast and creative team have been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol which is playing The Lowry, Salfordfor the 2024/25 festive season.
FRENCH TOAST World Premiere to be Presented at Riverside Studios in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The world premiere of a new adaptation of Jean Poiret’s witty love letter to the theatre will play at the Riverside Studios. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The world premiere of a new adaptation of Jean Poiret’s witty love letter to the theatre will play at the Riverside Studios. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Did KISS ME, KATE Delight the Critics?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 19, 2024
A new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, making her West End debut, has now opened.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 19, 2024
A new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, making her West End debut, has now opened.
Photos: Stephanie J. Block and More in Rehearsal For KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre beginning 4 June and running through 14 September. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre beginning 4 June and running through 14 September. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Further Casting Set For KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024
Further casting has been announced for one of the all-time classic musical comedies, KISS ME, KATE, which is making a long awaited return to the London stage this summer for a strictly limited 15-week run from 4th June until 14th September at the Barbican Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024
Further casting has been announced for one of the all-time classic musical comedies, KISS ME, KATE, which is making a long awaited return to the London stage this summer for a strictly limited 15-week run from 4th June until 14th September at the Barbican Theatre.
Video: Watch All New Drone Footage as MAMMA MIA! Celebrates its 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023
To celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s 24th birthday today, Thursday 6 April, all new drone footage has been released of the show, with some glimpses behind the scenes as well as on stage. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023
To celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s 24th birthday today, Thursday 6 April, all new drone footage has been released of the show, with some glimpses behind the scenes as well as on stage. Check out the video here!
MAMMA MIA! in London Extends Booking To 2 March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 2 March 2024, with tickets now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 2 March 2024, with tickets now on sale.
MAMMA MIA! Will Hold a Relaxed Performance Next Month at the Novello Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
There will be a relaxed performance of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre on Wednesday 8 March. The performance, which will begin at 6.30pm, will be staged in consultation with Mousetrap Theatre Projects (MTP).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
There will be a relaxed performance of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre on Wednesday 8 March. The performance, which will begin at 6.30pm, will be staged in consultation with Mousetrap Theatre Projects (MTP).
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London. The new cast began on 10 October. See the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London. The new cast began on 10 October. See the photos here!
MAMMA MIA! Wins Best Theatre Production In The Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2022
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022
Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! won Best Theatre Production in the 2022 held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on 5 October.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022
Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! won Best Theatre Production in the 2022 held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on 5 October.
MAMMA MIA! Announces New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022
The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022
The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Josie Benson been in?
Josie Benson has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Josie Benson been in?
Josie Benson has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Josie Benson's first West End show?
Josie Benson's first West End show was Porgy and Bess which opened in 2006
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