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


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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. 

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ALADDIN Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

This morning, Good Morning America shared the first-ever televised broadcast of the magic carpet flight during 'A Whole New World' in Aladdin, featuring new cast members Michael Maliakel as Aladdin and Shoba Narayan as Jasmine. They were then joined by Michael James Scott as the Genie, who led the cast into Times Square to perform 'Friend Like Me'.

Eva Noblezada, THE MUSIC OF HEATHERS & More On Stage Next Week at The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 has announced their line-up for the next week. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest, most spacious, and funkiest cabaret club.

ALADDIN Cancels Additional Broadway Performances Through October 10th Due to Additional Covid-19 Cases

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin has canceled performances for Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 10th. Their next planned performance is Tuesday, October 12th at 7pm.

ALADDIN Will Resume Broadway Performances Tonight with COVID Protocols in Place

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin will resume performances tonight, Thursday, September 30th at 7pm at The New Amsterdam Theatre.  

ALADDIN Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases in the Company

Following last night's reopening, Disney's Aladdin on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre has announced that tonight's performance has been canceled due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases detected within the company.

VIDEO: Go Inside ALADDIN's Magical Re-Opening Night!

The New Amsterdam Theatre was shining, shimmering, splendid once again last night as Disney's smash hit musical comedy Aladdin returned to Broadway, following the unprecedented 18-month shutdown of the theater industry.

VIDEOS: ALADDIN Returns to Broadway; Watch the Cast Take Their Bows and Pre-Show Speech

Aladdin officially returned to Broadway last night, September 28, at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Photos: ALADDIN Reopens on Broadway; The Cast Takes Their Bows!

Disney's smash hit musical comedy Aladdin returned to Broadway last night at the New Amsterdam Theatre, following the unprecedented 18-month shutdown of the theater industry.

Photos: First Look at Michael Maliakel, Shoba Narayan & Michael James Scott in ALADDIN!

Disney’s Aladdin will reopen on Broadway tonight at the New Amsterdam Theatre. New production photos are available, featuring the show’s new Aladdin and Jasmine, Michael Maliakel and Shoba Narayan, along with returning cast member Michael James Scott as Genie.

ALADDIN Re-Opens on Broadway Tonight

Broadway's return continues tonight, September 28 as Disney's Aladdin resumes performances at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

VIDEO: ALADDIN Cast Reunites for First Day Back in Rehearsals

The Broadway cast of Aladdin began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening later this month. As previously announced, Aladdin will resume performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Zach Bencal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Zach Bencal has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Zach Bencal has not appeared in the West End

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