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Broadway: Promises, Promises, To Be or Not To Be, The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town, Cabaret, Little Me, American Daughter, State Fair. Theatre: Distracted (Roundabout), Birth & Afterbirth (Atlantic), Country Club (Drama Dept.) Maddening Truth (Keen Co.) Television: "Unforgettable," "Good Wife," "Too Big To Fail," "Louie," "Oz," "Ed," "Law & Order," "Hi Honey I'm Home."

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STAGE CREDITS

The Sting The Sting
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
The Erie Kid
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Bazzard
Harvey Harvey
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Production, 2012
E.J. Lofgren
Promises, Promises Promises, Promises
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Mike Kirkeby
To Be or Not To Be To Be or Not To Be
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Rowicz
The Pajama Game The Pajama Game
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Prez
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer
Wonderful Town Wonderful Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Frank Lippencott
The New Moon
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Performer
Little Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Captain
General
Kleeg
Maitre D'
Kleeg/Attorney/Maitre D', Preacher/General/Captain/Victor
Preacher
Victor
Attorney
General
Kleeg/Attorney/Maitre D', Preacher/General/Captain/Victor
Attorney
Victor
Captain
Preacher
Maitre D'
Kleeg
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Ernst Ludwig [Replacement]
[Replacement]
An American Daughter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Billy Robbins
State Fair
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Harry

Movies

Las Vegas Warrior
[ 2002 ] Peter Bittenov
Love on the Side
[ 2004 ] Marquee Man
Going the Distance
[ 2004 ] Nervous Guy
Love Notes
[ 2007 ] Reporter
Blonde and Blonder
[ 2008 ] Desk Man
The Break-Up Artist
[ 2009 ] Rick Barnes
The Wingman
[ 2012 ] Jack
Ambrosia
[ 2012 ] TV news reporter
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
[ 2012 ] motion capture talent
Afterparty
[ 2013 ] Craig
Leap 4 Your Life
[ 2013 ] Dan
Barbie in the Pink Shoes
[ 2013 ] motion capture talent
Black Fly
[ 2014 ] Constable Dave Wilkins
What an Idiot
[ 2014 ] Nick
Death Do Us Part
[ 2014 ] Ryan Harris
Air
[ 2015 ] Anchorman
Dead Rising: Watchtower
[ 2015 ] Bruce
Marrying the Family
[ 2016 ] Andrew
Everything, Everything
[ 2017 ] Dr. Che
Coin Heist
[ 2017 ] Mr. Cunningham
37-Teen
[ 2019 ] Justin
Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas
[ 2021 ] Ben Bennett
Broken Diamonds
[ 2021 ] Restaurant Manager
Christmas Above the Clouds
[ 2025 ] Charlie

TV Shows

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
Arthur Smiththur Smith
Mech-X4
Seth Harper, Harper
Reunion
Guard, Security Guard
Spooksville
Bill Wilcox
Supernatural
Joba, Officer Walter Kelly
The Baby-Sitters Club
Edward McGill
The True Heroines
Mayor Bobby Fitzgerald
Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle
Monty
The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death Is Listening
Pat

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Peter Benson, The Pajama Game

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Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collect Photo
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
David Strathairn, Cameron Monaghan and More Join the Casts of IMAGINE THIS! Festival Photo
David Strathairn, Cameron Monaghan and More Join the Casts of IMAGINE THIS! Festival of Free Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today complete casting for the second annual Imagine This!, a festival of staged readings featuring plays under consideration for future development that will take place December 4, 5 and 6. Performances will take place at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036).
Julie McBride, Sally Ann Triplett, and More Lead Reading of IN THE THEATRE Photo
Julie McBride, Sally Ann Triplett, and More Lead Reading of IN THE THEATRE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019

The York Theatre Company as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series will present a staged reading of the new musical In the Theatre with book by Joan Ross Sorkin (The Black Swan) and music and lyrics by Steven Fisher (The Little Dancer). In the Theatre will play two performances only on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's.
TheaterWorks Presents HAND TO GOD Photo
TheaterWorks Presents HAND TO GOD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2018

TheaterWorks - Rob Ruggiero, Producing Artistic Director announced today that TheaterWorks will present HAND TO GOD by Robert Askins as the fifth and final show of the 2017-2018 Season. Directed by Tracy Brigden, the Broadway smash hit and Tony Award nominated play begins previews July 20 and runs through August 26, 2018.
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at TheaterWorks Photo
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at TheaterWorks
by Joseph Harrison - Jul 28, 2018

Grief can be a very strange thing and people react to traumatic events in very different ways. Some may become reserved and avoid contact with people. Some may turn to their faith for support during trying times. Others, like the young man in TheaterWorks' HAND TO GOD, channel anger, fear and confusion into a demonic and controlling puppet. Yes, you read that right. In Robert Askins' Tony Award nominated play, young Jason and his evil puppet alter ego, Tyrone, wreak havoc on a small Texas church and raunchy, rude, unhinged hilarity ensues.
HAND TO GOD Comes to TheaterWorks Photo
HAND TO GOD Comes to TheaterWorks
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2018

Rob Ruggiero, Producing Artistic Director announced today that TheaterWorks will present HAND TO GOD by Robert Askins as the fifth and final show of the 2017-2018 Season. Directed by Tracy Brigden, the Broadway smash hit and Tony Award nominated play begins previews July 20 and runs through August 26, 2018.  
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/12 - LOVE NEV Photo
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/12 - LOVE NEVER DIES, FINDING NEVERLAND, FUN HOME, and More!
by BWW Special - Apr 13, 2018

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature LOVE NEVER DIES, FINDING NEVERLAND, FUN HOME, and More!
Photo Flash: THE STING Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Photo
Photo Flash: THE STING Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting which opened last night. Check out the photos below!
BWW Review: THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating World Premiere Musical Photo
BWW Review: THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating World Premiere Musical
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 9, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting 'The Sting,' an exhilarating world premiere musical. Directed by John Rando with choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Fred Lassen, the show is Broadway bound and it's easy to see why. This wonderfully staged production has a great plot, a fabulous variety of musical numbers, and features a stellar cast.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's THE STING Starring Harry Connick, Jr Photo
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's THE STING Starring Harry Connick, Jr
by Alan Henry - Apr 5, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting. Check out the video below for a first look at the cast in action!
Photo Flash: The Con is On! Check Out Harry Connick, Jr. and the Cast of THE STING at Photo
Photo Flash: The Con is On! Check Out Harry Connick, Jr. and the Cast of THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting.
THE STING Begins Performances Tonight at Paper Mill Photo
THE STING Begins Performances Tonight at Paper Mill
by Julie Musbach - Mar 29, 2018

Tonight Paper Mill Playhouse kicks off the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr. In addition, the score will contain music by Scott Joplin including 'The Entertainer.' John Rando is set to direct with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by Fred Lassen.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creatives of Paper Mill's THE STING Photo
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creatives of Paper Mill's THE STING
by Julie Musbach - Feb 28, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse will host the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast and creatives, view the photos below!
Kate Shindle, Janet Dacal, and More Will Join Harry Connick, Jr in Paper Mill's THE S Photo
Kate Shindle, Janet Dacal, and More Will Join Harry Connick, Jr in Paper Mill's THE STING
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team of the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr.
Steve Kazee, Patrick Page & Cady Huffman Lead Reading of THE STING Musical Photo
Steve Kazee, Patrick Page & Cady Huffman Lead Reading of THE STING Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2017

An industry reading is underway for a new musical adaptation of The Sting!
The ACT Arts Centre and The Ridge Film Studio present Inaugural Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2017

The ACT Arts Centre and The Ridge Film Studios, with the support of the City of Maple Ridge, are pleased to present a new festival highlighting films created in British Columbia. The inaugural Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film is scheduled to take place at The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge from Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2017.
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Lifetime's Britney Spears Movie BRITNEY EVER AFTER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2017

Below, check out a first look at Lifetime's BRITNEY EVER AFTER, the Britney Spears Movie starring Peter Benson, Natasha Bassett and Nicole Oliver. The movie premieres on Lifetime on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.
BWW Review: Watergate's Deep Throat Sings Again In MARK FELT, SUPERSTAR
by Michael Dale - Jan 15, 2017

While the title MARK FELT, SUPERSTAR may receive befuddled reactions from those not fully familiar with American political scandals, you can't blame bookwriter/composer/lyricist Joshua Rosenblum for not naming his smart, breezy, informative and extremely enjoyable show 'Deep Throat, the musical.'
Photo Flash: Cynthia Nixon Drops by MARK FELT, SUPERSTAR at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cynthia Nixon stopped by The York Theatre Company's 'New2NY' production of 'Mark Felt, Superstar' to visit friends Joshua Rosenblum (composer) and cast member Peter Benson. Scroll down for photos of her with the cast!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Peter Benson been in?

Peter Benson has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Peter Benson been in?

Peter Benson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Peter Benson been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pajama Game.

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