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BIO

Zach Bencal is an American actor who originated the role of Babkak in the first North American Tour of Disney’s Aladdin as the role of “Babkak.” Broadway: Aladdin (Babkak), 1st Nat’l tour original cast: Aladdin (Babkak), Off-Broadway: The Anthem, The Civil War. Goodspeed, Forestburgh Playhouse, Monomoy Theatre, NCL, TheatreworksUSA and various NYC theatre. BMI, aspiring composer. BFA MT ‘13, The Hartt School.Zach graduated from the Hartt School of Music in 2013.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Babkak [Replacement]


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Christmas Comes Early With THE NICE LIST Industry Staged Reading

Christmas comes early this year with an industry staged reading of The Nice List, a new family friendly Christmas musical.
ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week

Aladdin will welcome Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele to the principal cast of the Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Adi Roy in the title role beginning tonight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  
GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway

Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney shows have played the Great White Way including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin. The program will air 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.
Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer

Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.
Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway

The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!
Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway

It's been a shining, shimmering, splendid run for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and the whole crew from Agrabah as Disney's hit musical adventure celebrates ten years on Broadway. Recap the show's decade on Broadway here.
54 SINGS MOVIE MUSICALS Comes to 54 Below Next Month

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 54 Sings Movie Musicals on Tuesday, April 2 at 9:30pm.
ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.
Photos: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park

The 2023 Broadway in Bryant Park series is currently under way, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Today's performances included the upcoming Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio (Pre-show), Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, with 106.7 LITE FM Host Delilah.
Words From the Wings: Zach Bencal of ALADDIN Talks Pre-Show Rituals, Backstage Must-Haves, and More!

We're chatting with Zach Bencal, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Babkak in Aladdin! Zach told us all about his pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!
Photos: ALADDIN Celebrates 9th Anniversary on Broadway

It was a magical day at the New Amsterdam Theatre yesterday! Disney's Aladdin celebrated its 9th anniversary on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out photos below!
Sonya Balsara Joins ALADDIN as Jasmine Beginning This Month

Disney’s hit musical Aladdin will welcome Sonya Balsara to the company as Jasmine beginning Thursday, January 19. Aladdin marks Balsara’s Broadway debut, though she played the role on Broadway for several weeks last fall. 
Photos: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More Take the Stage at Broadway in Bryant Park

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 LITE FM kicked of its 2022 season of the beloved series today with FREE performances all August long.
WATCH: ALADDIN on Broadway Surprises Audience Member With Vacation Giveaway

Michael James Scott (Genie) surprised a lucky guest – the 888th ticketholder scanned at the theatre that afternoon – with a cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. The giveaway was announced during curtain call in front of the sold-out audience.
ALADDIN to Celebrate 8th Anniversary on Broadway This Sunday

Aladdin, the hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, will celebrate its 8th anniversary on Broadway this Sunday, March 20, 2022. The hit musical opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre to critical acclaim on March 20, 2014 and quickly established itself as one of the biggest new blockbusters in recent years.
Ben Chavez Comes to 54 Below, February 3

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ben Chavez in “Walk Don't Run: Songs From the Road” on Thursday, February 3. Back from a year touring with Disney's Aladdin, Ben Chavez makes his Feinstein's/54 Below solo concert debut with this night of music celebration.
Photos: Jonathan Freeman Takes Final Bows In ALADDIN

Tony Award nominee and original Broadway cast member Jonathan Freeman played his final performance as Jafar in Disney’s hit musical Aladdin on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Fellow original Broadway cast member Dennis Stowe will assume the role beginning Tuesday, January 25.  
Dennis Stowe Will Play Jafar in ALADDIN From January 25

Tony Award® nominee and original Broadway cast member Jonathan Freeman will play his final performance as Jafar in Disney’s hit musical Aladdin on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Current Jafar/Sultan standby and fellow original Broadway cast member Dennis Stowe will assume the role beginning Tuesday, January 25. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Zach Bencal been in?

Zach Bencal has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Zach Bencal has not appeared in the West End.

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