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.

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!

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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.

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

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!

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

In a new interview, Disney Legend Jodi Benson recalled her reaction to seeing her daughter Delaney Benson play the role of Ariel in a recent production of The Little Mermaid at Miami's Area Stage.

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!

OFC Creations Theatre Center will be presenting The Boy From Oz The Musical, opening their 2024-2025 Broadway in Brighton Series in Rochester, NY. The show running September 12-29 marks the first time the show has been performed in New York state since the 2003 Broadway run starring Hugh Jackman (who won the Tony Award for best actor). 

Watch Delaney Benson, daughter of the original Ariel, Jodi Benson, perform 'Part of Your World' in the Area Stage production of The Little Mermaid.

In commemoration of Area Stage's 35th Anniversary, the critically acclaimed company in a new partnership with Loxen Productions, has announced the 90-minute immersive theatrical experience of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Check out photos from Encore! Performing Arts' production of the iconic musical “Hello, Dolly!” starring Jodi Benson, a Tony Award Nominee and Disney Legend, here!

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.