Jodi Benson News

Disney Theatrical Group celebrated the 4000th performance of Aladdin on Broadway and honored Howard Ashman. Check out a video of the post-show tribute performance here.

Disney's Hollywood Studios is set to debut its latest stage production, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, premiering on May 27. In a heartwarming surprise, Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, delighted the cast with an unexpected visit during rehearsals, as showcased in a recent behind-the-scenes video.

For Earth Day, award-winning vocalist Celia Berk has released the first commercial recording of I Can’t Understand, with lyrics by Michael Colby and music by Michele Brourman. Listen to it here!

Jodi Benson Stars in OFC Creations GYPSY! Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose, OFC Creations (Rochester, NY) presents GYPSY, A Musical Fable. Jodi Benson is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed pver the weekend.

Tony nominee Jodi Benson, who famously voiced the role of Ariel in the animated Disney film The Little Mermaid, stars in OFC Creations’ Broadway in Brighton production of Gypsy. See photos here!

PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film

Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose, OFC Creations will soon present the Gypsy, A Musical Fable. Delaney Benson, Jodi's daughter, will star alongside her as Rose's daughter, Louise. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Netflix has released the official trailer and new photos for Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias. Among the Season 4 cast is Jodi Benson, playing the character of Cal's mother. Take a look at the trailer and photos here!

Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Broadway Stars in Regional Premiere of 'The Prince of Egypt!'

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Watch Jodi Benson and daughter Delaney Benson sing the mother/daughter duet from The Little Mermaid 2 in the video here!

Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Titus Burgess, and more will serve as 2024 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Wharton Arts has appointed a new Director of Development, aiming to enhance their fundraising efforts and community engagement. Learn more.