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Birth Place: Tucson, AZ

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BIO

Ben Crawford has appeared on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mr. Salt), the title role in Shrek The Musical, Big Fish (Edward Bloom u/s, Don Price), Les Misérables (Javert and Valjean u/s) and On the Twentieth Century (Bruce Granit u/s). He has also starred in over twenty regional productions, including such leading roles as Che in Evita, Starbuck in 110 in the Shade, Luther Billis in South Pacific, Jud Fry in Oklahoma! and Frederick Barrett in Titanic. Ben also performs with symphonies and orchestras across the U.S. and Canada and his recordings include the movie soundtrack for Frozen. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and earned a BFA in Music Theatre from The University of Arizona.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mr. Salt


[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Mec


[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Mr. Lethe


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Don Price


Edward Bloom (Understudy)

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[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Shrek [Replacement]

Performer

Shrek [Replacement]

Performer

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Brujon [Replacement]

Champmathieu [Replacement]

Foreman [Replacement]

Brujon [Replacement]

Champmathieu [Replacement]

Foreman [Replacement]

Jean Valjean (Understudy) [Replacement]

Javert (Understudy) [Replacement]

Jean Valjean (Unknown) [Replacement]

Javert (Unknown) [Replacement]

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Jean Valjean (Unknown) [Replacement]

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom of the Opera [Replacement]

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News


Video: Watch 'Lose Yourself/Have to Have You' From THE LOST BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

You can now get a sneak peek at the cast of Broadway's The Lost Boys performing two songs from the show: “If We Make It Through The Night” and “Lose Yourself/Have To Have You.”
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE LOST BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026

Just last week, the cast and creative team of Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS invited a few members of the press for a sneak peek presentation. Watch in this video as we take you inside rehearsals with the company and watch a sneak peek of 'If We Make It Through the Night.'
Video: THE LOST BOYS Cast Performs 'If We Make It Through The Night'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2026

The cast and creative team of Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS invited a few members of the press to watch a sneak peek preview presentation of two songs from the show, including “If We Make It Through The Night”. Watch the full performance here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2026- Broadway Winter Storm Updates and More
by - Jan 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Up on the Marquee: THE LOST BOYS
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 23, 2026

The Lost Boys is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Palace Theatre with an official opening on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The venue was previously home to Beetlejuice, which played its final performance on January 3, 2026. Check out photos of the new marque below!
Ben Crawford and More Complete the Cast of THE LOST BOYS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

The full cast has been set for The Lost Boys, a new musical at The Palace Theatre. The production will star Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Paul Alexander Nolan and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 20, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More
by - Aug 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
John Cariani, Ben Crawford and More to Star in TEN BRAVE SECONDS Reading at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a developmental reading in advance of its upcoming world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. Learn more!
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
RISE A NEW MUSICAL Adds Extra Presentation At New 42 Studios
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025

Due to demand, a 4th presentation has been added for RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale; Million Dollar Quartet).
RISE New Musical About Dietrich Bonhoeffer Will Have Workshop in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake will have three special workshop presentations in May.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Have Prague Engagement This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Harold Prince's landmark production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will run in Prague this spring.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Debut in India in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

The Phantom of the Opera will debut in India in 2025. The production will run at The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Learn more about the debut production!
Spotlight: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Art Farm
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 20, 2024

Don't miss star-studded LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in Serenbe!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.
Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Crawford been in?

Ben Crawford has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Crawford been in?

Ben Crawford has not appeared in the West End.

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