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BIO

Benjamin Yates played and covered Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked. He also played Mungojerrie in Cats at the London Palladium and most recently played Doug/Mr Spencer in The School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Tommy DeVito

[West End]
2021
Tommy De Vito [Replacement]

[West End]
2021
TOMMY DEVITO

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Doug [Replacement]

Mr. Spencer [Replacement]


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Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, King's Theatre

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Glasgow.
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 
THE WIZARD OF Oz Returns To The West End This Summer

The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about which cities you can catch him in here!
Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

Ahead of The Wizard of Oz opening at the Liverpool Empire for a three-week Christmas season on Wednesday 13 December, before a major UK and Ireland Tour first look rehearsal photography has been released. See all the new photos here.
Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.
Kathryn Gallagher, Max Harwood & More Join BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES at Cadogan Hall

Additional West End and Broadway star guests have been announced for BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES at the Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 February at 6.30pm. See how to purchase tickets!
JERSEY BOYS Extends Booking at London's Trafalgar Theatre to 1 October 2023

Jersey Boys has announced that its run at London's Trafalgar Theatre has been extended, and is now booking until 1st October 2023. This musical extravaganza goes behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the multi award-winning, true-life phenomenon, Jersey Boys.
Benjamin Rauhala Comes to Cadogan Hall in February 2023 With Luke Bayer, Jordan Luke Gage, Jodie Steele, and More

BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES comes to the Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 February at 6.30pm.
New Cast Announced For JERSEY BOYS in the West End; Luke Suri and More!

Luke Suri, who is currently playing alternate Frankie Valli on the UK and Ireland tour, will make his West End debut as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS on 27 July 2022.  The show is now booking to 30 April 2023. 
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the JERSEY BOYS Media Night

A  media night for the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS took place at the Trafalgar Theatre on Wednesday 11 May.
JERSEY BOYS Extends Booking in London

A new booking period has been announced for the West End production of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS.  Patrons will be able to book performances through to 2 October 2022. Tickets are now on sale.
VIDEO: West End Cast of JERSEY BOYS Performs on the Roof of the Trafalgar Theatre

The West End cast of Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS sang the Tik Tok sensation and classic The Four Seasons track Beggin' on the roof of the Trafalgar Theatre in London, where it is currently running, booking until 1 May 2022. 
Photos: Inside Press Night For JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre

The press night of Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS, took place at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on Tuesday 17 August. Guests included Judy Murray, Bruno Tonioli, Jessica Hynes, Gizzi Erskine and Myleene Klass.
Photos: First Look at JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre

JERSEY BOYS began previews on 28 July at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre and officially opens tomorrow night, Tuesday 17 August.
BWW Review: JERSEY BOYS, Trafalgar Theatre

It’s been over four years since jukebox musical Jersey Boys was in the West End. The uplifting story of the rise of one of the most successful bands of the 1950s and 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, now explodes back into London at the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre.
Photos: JERSEY BOYS Rehearses for the West End

The cast is led by Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito.
VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS London Cast Performs 'My Eyes Adored You' in Rehearsal

Jersey Boys opens at London's Trafalgar Theatre on 10 August, with previews from 28 July. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!
VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS in Rehearsal; Returning to London Next Month!

The cast is led by Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito and Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Benjamin Yates been in?

Benjamin Yates has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Benjamin Yates been in?

Benjamin Yates has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Benjamin Yates's first West End show?

Benjamin Yates's first West End show was School of Rock which opened in 2016

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