Ben Van Tienen
Latest News on Ben Van Tienen:
SO LUCKY Star Jessica Daley Travels Hours to Sing Role of Eva Peron in Curve's EVITA Due to Cast Illnesses (Jan 6, 2024)
Video: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre (Dec 4, 2023)
Photos: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre (Nov 30, 2023)
SO LUCKY Star Jessica Daley Travels Hours to Sing Role of Eva Peron in Curve's EVITA Due to Cast Illnesses (Jan 6, 2024)
Video: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre (Dec 4, 2023)
Photos: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre (Nov 30, 2023)
BIO
Born in Tasmania, Ben graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2007, earning first class honours and the university medal.
As Music Director: Rothschild & Sons in NYC (Lincoln Center/NYPL) and London (Park Theatre); the UK tours of Funny Girl (and worldwide cinema broadcast), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, West Side Story, and The Rocky Horror Show; Les Miserables in Concert (Guernsey); Chicago (Hong Kong), and Ordinary Days (Australia).
As Assistant Music Director: School of Rock (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium), Wicked (Singapore), Doctor Zhivago (Australia, Seoul), West Side Story (Australia, Europe) and Chicago (Australia, Singapore).
On Music Staff: Phantom of the Opera, The Light in the Piazza, Topol in Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic (Australia); Orpheus in the Underworld, The Gondoliers, Richard Mills’ Love of the Nightingale (Opera Australia); Puccini’s La Rondine (Sydney Symphony); John Adams’ El Nino, Britten’s War Requiem and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms (Sydney Philharmonia).
As Cover Conductor: Young Frankenstein (Garrick Theatre), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, (Savoy Theatre).
Ben’s album with Zachary Morris, Instructions for Dancing, was launched at 54 Below in 2019 and is available on all major digital music retailers.
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SO LUCKY Star Jessica Daley Travels Hours to Sing Role of Eva Peron in Curve's EVITA Due to Cast Illnesses
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
According to a social media post from the Curve, Jessica Daley, who is currently starring as Britney in I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY is making the 2-and-a-half-hour trip from her home in Middlesbrough to Curve Leicester to sing the role of Eva Peron in Evita.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
According to a social media post from the Curve, Jessica Daley, who is currently starring as Britney in I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY is making the 2-and-a-half-hour trip from her home in Middlesbrough to Curve Leicester to sing the role of Eva Peron in Evita.
Video: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023
Leicester’s Curve's Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita is running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out footage of the production in this all new video!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023
Leicester’s Curve's Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita is running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out footage of the production in this all new video!
Photos: First Look at EVITA at Leicester's Curve Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has shared all new production photos for its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has shared all new production photos for its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For EVITA at Leicester's Curve
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has shared all new rehearsal photos for its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has shared all new rehearsal photos for its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Set For EVITA at Leicester's Curve, Starring Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full company joining its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023
Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full company joining its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 17, 2023
Well what a show for Artistic Director Tim Sheader to bow out on. Since 2007, Sheader has made Regent's Park Open Air Theatre a real theatrical destination and his revival of musical La Cage Aux Folles is gloriously frothy, deeply funny and completely fabulous.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 17, 2023
Well what a show for Artistic Director Tim Sheader to bow out on. Since 2007, Sheader has made Regent's Park Open Air Theatre a real theatrical destination and his revival of musical La Cage Aux Folles is gloriously frothy, deeply funny and completely fabulous.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extends at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Due to popular demand, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced an extra week for its new production of La Cage aux Folles, with 8 added performances from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Due to popular demand, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced an extra week for its new production of La Cage aux Folles, with 8 added performances from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September 2023.
Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
All new photos have been released from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The musical features a book by Harvey Fierstein, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
All new photos have been released from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The musical features a book by Harvey Fierstein, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023
La Cage Aux Folles runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 29 July to 16 September 2023. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023
La Cage Aux Folles runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 29 July to 16 September 2023. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the show-stopping classic musical La Cage aux Folles (29 July – 16 September, press night 8 August 2023).
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the show-stopping classic musical La Cage aux Folles (29 July – 16 September, press night 8 August 2023).
Graduate Singers Return Next Month With IN GOOD COMPANY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2022
Graduate Singers – known to their audience as Grads – are thrilled to present In Good Company, their first concert for the 2022 season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2022
Graduate Singers – known to their audience as Grads – are thrilled to present In Good Company, their first concert for the 2022 season.
Concert Reading Of ROTHSCHILD & SONS Will Honor Jerry Bock
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019
Following sold out runs in both New York (York Theatre Company) and in London (The Park Theatre), Rothschild & Sons now returns to commemorate Yom Ha Shoah, (Holocaust Remembrance Day), to join the many stories of bravery and determination against hatred that is so much part of this day.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019
Following sold out runs in both New York (York Theatre Company) and in London (The Park Theatre), Rothschild & Sons now returns to commemorate Yom Ha Shoah, (Holocaust Remembrance Day), to join the many stories of bravery and determination against hatred that is so much part of this day.
Zachary Morris Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents West End star Zachary Morris (Secret Garden, Spring Awakening, Rocky Horror) and international conductor Ben van Tienen (Funny Girl, West Side Story) making their Feinstein's/54 Below debut with Instructions for Dancing, a night of singing and storytelling. In a time filled with so much doubt and unrest, let yourself be transported into their world of acceptance and empowerment, reminding you through their heartfelt stories that we are all good enough as we are. Take a haunting journey through words, music, and consciousness as they cover the songs from Alan Menken and Jerry Herman to Fleetwood Mac and the Magnetic Fields. Mesmerizing and magical, Instructions for Dancing invites you to come and rediscover yourself at Feinstein's/54 Below. Instructions for dancing the album was created by Zach and Ben in 2016 during their time on the Rocky Horror Show and is available for download on all major music retailers. http://www.instructionsfordancing.com
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents West End star Zachary Morris (Secret Garden, Spring Awakening, Rocky Horror) and international conductor Ben van Tienen (Funny Girl, West Side Story) making their Feinstein's/54 Below debut with Instructions for Dancing, a night of singing and storytelling. In a time filled with so much doubt and unrest, let yourself be transported into their world of acceptance and empowerment, reminding you through their heartfelt stories that we are all good enough as we are. Take a haunting journey through words, music, and consciousness as they cover the songs from Alan Menken and Jerry Herman to Fleetwood Mac and the Magnetic Fields. Mesmerizing and magical, Instructions for Dancing invites you to come and rediscover yourself at Feinstein's/54 Below. Instructions for dancing the album was created by Zach and Ben in 2016 during their time on the Rocky Horror Show and is available for download on all major music retailers. http://www.instructionsfordancing.com
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, January 25 2016
by Jenny Ell - Jan 26, 2016
Following a remarkably successful live cinema broadcast across Europe in September last year, The Rocky Horror Show is still riding the wave of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The year-long UK tour kicked off in December and last night brought the house down at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
by Jenny Ell - Jan 26, 2016
Following a remarkably successful live cinema broadcast across Europe in September last year, The Rocky Horror Show is still riding the wave of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The year-long UK tour kicked off in December and last night brought the house down at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
BWW Reviews: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, May 6 2015
by Jenny Antill - May 7, 2015
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opened to critical acclaim in the West End last April. It's taken a while to cross the pond having opened on Broadway over a decade ago but now UK-wide audiences are at last able to enjoy this production, having opened at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham last night. The entire team of staff need to be commended on creating a wonderful experience before you even stepped in to the theatre. With French-speaking staff to martinis, they went the extra mile which should be recognised.
by Jenny Antill - May 7, 2015
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opened to critical acclaim in the West End last April. It's taken a while to cross the pond having opened on Broadway over a decade ago but now UK-wide audiences are at last able to enjoy this production, having opened at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham last night. The entire team of staff need to be commended on creating a wonderful experience before you even stepped in to the theatre. With French-speaking staff to martinis, they went the extra mile which should be recognised.
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, July 2, 2014
by William J Connolly - Jul 4, 2014
With recent theatrical revivals full of fresh interpretations and performances, Jerome Robbins' new production of West Side Story moves directly against recent trends and towards the origins of this story of heartbreaking love.
by William J Connolly - Jul 4, 2014
With recent theatrical revivals full of fresh interpretations and performances, Jerome Robbins' new production of West Side Story moves directly against recent trends and towards the origins of this story of heartbreaking love.
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