Ben Stanton
Photos: Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Jun 2, 2026)
Video: 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA at Alliance Theatre (May 28, 2026)
Video: Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Take First Bows in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (May 20, 2026)
BIO
LCT: Junk, Kill Floor, The Coward (LCT3). Broadway: Six Degrees of Separation, Fully Committed, Fun Home (Tony nomination), Deaf West's Spring Awakening (Tony nom.), An Enemy of the People, Seminar. Recent Off-Broadway: Napoli, Brooklyn (Roundabout); Derren Brown: Secret (Atlantic Theater); Marjorie Prime, The Christians (Playwrights Horizons); Yen, The Legend of Georgia McBride, The Nether (Lortel noms.; MCC); Fun Home (Lortel nom.; The Public); Piece of My Heart, Our Lady of Kibeho (Drama Desk nom.), Kung Fu, Angels in America (Signature); Incognito, Murder Ballad (Lortel nom.; MTC); Belleville (Lortel nom.; New York Theatre Workshop); Into the Woods (Delacorte); The Whipp ng Man (Lortel Award, DD nom.; MTC). Concert designs for Regina Spektor, Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent. Awards: 2015 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Ben Stanton, Maybe Happy Ending
Ben Stanton, Maybe Happy Ending
Ben Stanton, The Low Road
Ben Stanton, Junk
Ben Stanton, YEN
Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening
Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening
Ben Stanton, The Legend of Georgia McBride
Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening
Ben StantonOur Lady of Kibeho
winner
Ben Stanton
Ben Stanton, The Nether
Ben Stanton, Fun Home
Ben Stanton, Fun Home
Ben Stanton, Murder Ballad
Ben Stanton, Belleville
Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man
winner
Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man
Videos
Video: Alex Lacamoire and BASURA Pay Tribute To Michael Greif On RENT 30th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-29 23:30:20
Video: Go Inside the First Rehearsal For BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Michael Major - 2026-04-24 15:58:42
Video: Watch 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING From Backstage
by Michael Major - 2026-04-21 15:23:03
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars of Broadway & Korea Duet on 'The Way That It Has To Be'
by Michael Major - 2026-04-02 16:56:15
Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-18 12:37:27
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Takes Final Bow in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-11-03 11:33:38
Video: Darren Criss 'Passes the Charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman at MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-09-05 15:51:00
Video: THE NOTEBOOK Tour Cast Hears Orchestra For The First Time
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 17:31:58
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss and Will Aronson Talk Show's Success on PBS NewsHour
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-30 11:53:55
Video: Inside the First WONDERFUL TOWN Rehearsal With the Encores! Orchestra
by Michael Major - 2025-04-08 09:22:39
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-19 11:50:46
Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-25 12:38:39
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Lighting and Sound Design
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 23:01:33
Video: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL With the Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-06-06 11:30:09
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
You can now get a first look at Zachary Noah Piser as “Oliver” and Hannah Kevitt as “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. Check out new photos of the stars on stage.
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2026
Alliance Theatre has released a sneak peek of Zack Calderon (Nunu), Nathan Diaz (Dani), and Dario Alvarez (José) performing 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA, the world premiere musical now playing through July 12, 2026 on the Coca-Cola Stage.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt took their first bows in Maybe Happy Ending. The pair have taken on the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire”, respectively. Check out the video of their first bows here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. They join the current original cast members Dez Duron and Marcus Choi.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Darren Criss played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Sunday, May 17. The performance concluded with the production's 'passing of the charger,' before an emotional stage door visit from Criss. Watch the videos!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK, the musical based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel and iconic film, will play Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited two-week engagement, featuring music by Ingrid Michaelson.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Music Supervisor & Orchstrator Alex Lacamoire and the BASURA cast surprised Michael with a special performance from RENT in our rehearsal hall to celebrate the milestone. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for Basura, which features music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, at the Alliance Theatre! The video features Jaci Calderon, who leads the production, with Mandy Gonzalez, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending has offered a backstage look at 'Never Fly Away.' In a new social media video, fans can see the view from the wings of the Belasco Theatre as the musicians are revealed in the fan-favorite song.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 16, 2026
“The Notebook” isn’t aiming for subtlety; it’s aiming straight for your heart. Judging by the collective sniffles, gasps, and tears around the theater, it hits its mark.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Apr 8, 2026
Love is one of the most wonderful parts of human existence; it is beautiful, but one of the hardest things a person can experience. Love is not just a feeling, but a venture that must constantly be worked at and put effort into to be maintained. THE NOTEBOOK, currently playing at ASU Gammage and based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name, explores what a lifelong love story looks like.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending stars from Broadway and Korea joined together for a mashup of “The Way That It Has To Be,” with Will Aronson. Watch a video of Hannah Kevitt, who plays Claire on Broadway, and Jin-Joo Park, who played Claire in Korea.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Basura, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Due to popular demand, the immersive hit Masquerade will extend for a fifth time through Summer 2026. Masquerade will now play an additional 9 weeks through Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 218 West 57th Street.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently performed as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series! Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi performed selections from the show, backed by a ten-person orchestra. Watch the video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
The Public Theater will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynos.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
All new photos have been released from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring the show's new star, Hannah Kevitt as 'Claire', alongside Darren Criss as 'Oliver.' Plus, a new block of tickets is now on sale through Sunday, November 22, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Low Road, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Junk, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for YEN, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Legend of Georgia McBride, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Nether, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Murder Ballad, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Belleville, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Whipping Man and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Whipping Man.
Ben Stanton has won the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards and the Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for his work on The Whipping Man.
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