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BIO

Ben Fankhauser is best known for playing Davey in Newsies in the Original Broadway Company & in the movie. Ben has been seen on the National Tours of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Spring Awakening. Ben has been seen on TV in The Deuce, Indoor Boys and The Tony Awards. Ben is a frequent guest performer at many cabaret venues in New York City including Feinsteins/54 Below where his solo concert Ben’s Fank’d Up Broadway had a sold out run. Make sure to check out Ben on Spotify/Itunes/Youtube!

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STAGE CREDITS

Mack and Mabel Mack and Mabel
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Frank Wyman
The Flamingo Kid The Flamingo Kid
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at Hartford Stage, 2019
Steve
Bar Mitzvah Boy
[New York]
York Theatre Production, 2018
Harold
The Mad Ones The Mad Ones
[Off-Broadway]
Prospect Theatre Company Production, 2017
Adam
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2015
Barry Mann
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Davey
Newsies Newsies
[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Davey
Spring Awakening Spring Awakening
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Ernst [Replacement]

Productions

A Commercial Jingle for Regina CometA Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Book/Music/Lyrics[Replacement]

Movies

Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!
[ 2017 ] Davey

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MYSTIC PIZZA's Krystina Alabado Takes Over Our Instagram Today Photo
MYSTIC PIZZA's Krystina Alabado Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2025

Krystina Alabado is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as she takes us inside Mystic Pizza at Paper Mill Playhouse. Alabado is joined in the production by Alaina Anderson, Deánna Giulietti, and more.
Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music Photo
Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Story Shines with Top Music
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 5, 2025

'Mystic Pizza,' the marvelous new musical, is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP). It is based on the fan-favorite 1988 Metro Goldwyn Mayer rom-com by the same name with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. 
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2025

The reviews are rolling in for Mystic Pizza, which opened on Sunday at Paper Mill Playhouse. The show continues through Sunday, February 23. Based on the classic 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint.
Photos & Video: MYSTIC PIZZA Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos & Video: MYSTIC PIZZA Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Get a first look at footage and opening night photos of Mystic Pizza at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Krystina Alabado & More in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: Krystina Alabado & More in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Get a first look at the pizza shop! Production photos for the new musical Mystic Pizza, which opened last night at Paper Mill Playhouse are now available. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Paper Mill Prologues Discusses Historical Context of MYSTIC PIZZA Photo
Video: Paper Mill Prologues Discusses Historical Context of MYSTIC PIZZA
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Watch Lorna Jordan from Paper Mill Playhouse's education department discuss the third production of their 86th season, Mystic Pizza, a new musical based on the 1988 rom-com that starred Julia Roberts, in the video here!
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Stars Hang at Florida Pizza Joint Before Paper Mill Playhouse De Photo
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Stars Hang at Florida Pizza Joint Before Paper Mill Playhouse Debut
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

As Mystic Pizza finishes its run at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida, its stars made a visit to a local pizza joint. See photos of Krystina Alabado, Alaina Anderson, and Deánna Giulietti before their Papermill Playhouse debut.
Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy & More to Star in 121 PROJECT LIVE IN CONCERT Photo
Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy & More to Star in 121 PROJECT LIVE IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Lucille Lortel Theatre will present 121 Project Live in Concert, a one-night-only event showcasing excerpts from five new musicals in development, featuring Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy and more.
Krystina Alabado & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Krystina Alabado & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and the creative team for Mystic Pizza, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MYSTIC PIZZA Comes to RIverside Theatre Next Month Photo
MYSTIC PIZZA Comes to RIverside Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Riverside Theatre has announced the Southeast premiere of a brand new musical, Mystic Pizza, based on the film of the same name. Learn more about the show here!
WICKED Star Sarah Anne Fernandez & Singer Henry Platt Join BROADWAY HOLIDAY Photo
WICKED Star Sarah Anne Fernandez & Singer Henry Platt Join BROADWAY HOLIDAY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Wicked's Sarah Anne Fernandez and singer/ songwriter Henry Platt will join musical theatre composer/ lyricist and pop songwriter, Michael Mott in “Broadway Holiday with Michael Mott and Friends” at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 7th at 7pm in NYC.
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Photo
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2024

The Newsies music video features Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay and Tommy Bracco, alongside Josh Strobl, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Alladin, Izzy McCalla, Justin David Sullivan, Jordan Donica, Nikki M. James, John Behlmann, Oyoyo Joi, Antonio Cipriano, Nyseli Vega, Jenna Bainbridge, Ally Bonino, and more.
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals Photo
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FEST Photo
Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages
GHOST OF JOHN McCAIN Sets Early Closing Off-Broadway Photo
GHOST OF JOHN McCAIN Sets Early Closing Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024

Ghost of John McCain, the Off-Broadway musical satire playing at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St), announced its final performance.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Fank Goodness with Ben Fankhauser Photo
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Fank Goodness with Ben Fankhauser
by Jayke Workman - Sep 29, 2024

In this video, we talk about his experience originating roles and working on new works, as well as his love for performing in regional productions across the country. He can currently be seen in Ghost of John McCain at Soho Playhouse in NYC, running through November 10th. Ben is simply a gem, U don't wanna miss this episode!
Photos: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The new satirical musical, Ghost of John McCain, officially opened off-Broadway last night at the SoHo Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens At SoHo Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Ghost of John McCain,, the new Off-Broadway musical satire is running now at SoHo Playhouse. Check out reviews for the production!
Photos/Video: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse Photo
Photos/Video: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Ghost of John McCain officially opens off-Broadway tonight at SoHo Playhouse. All new photos and a video sizzle reel have been released, showcasing some of the show’s characters including ‘Donald Trump’s Brain,’ ‘Daughter-Wife,’ ‘Karen,’ and ‘Taylor Swift’. Check out the photos and video footage here!
Producers Of GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Pen Open Letter To Meghan McCain Photo
Producers Of GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Pen Open Letter To Meghan McCain
by Joshua Wright - Sep 5, 2024

The producers of The Ghost of John McCain have penned an open letter to Meghan McCain inviting her to the production's opening night following her calling out the production on social media.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Fankhauser been in?

Ben Fankhauser has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Ben Fankhauser has not appeared in the West End.

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