Benji Santiago
Latest News on Benji Santiago:
Anna Zavelson & Benji Santiago to Join THE NOTEBOOK as 'Younger Allie' and 'Younger Noah' (Sep 16, 2024)
More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season (Sep 4, 2024)
Video: See '96,000' From IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny (Aug 12, 2024)
Anna Zavelson & Benji Santiago to Join THE NOTEBOOK as 'Younger Allie' and 'Younger Noah' (Sep 16, 2024)
More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season (Sep 4, 2024)
Video: See '96,000' From IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny (Aug 12, 2024)
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BENJI SANTIAGO is overjoyed to be making his Broadway debut in The Notebook. He trained at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, and recently starred as Usnavi in In The Heights at The Muny. He is incredibly grateful for his family, friends, and his team at CESD for believing in this dream. Thank you, Mom! @bennjisantiago
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Video: Benji Santiago Rehearses Opening Number from IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2024
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Anna Zavelson & Benji Santiago to Join THE NOTEBOOK as 'Younger Allie' and 'Younger Noah'
The Notebook on Broadway will welcome Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The Notebook on Broadway will welcome Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season
The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.
The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.
Video: See '96,000' From IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. The company has released a first look at the show's roof-raising showstopper, '96,000' along with highlights from the show! Check out the video!
Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. The company has released a first look at the show's roof-raising showstopper, '96,000' along with highlights from the show! Check out the video!
Video: Real Fireworks Light Up IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny
Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights. Check out a video of real fireworks lighting up the night sky during the song 'Blackout'!
Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights. Check out a video of real fireworks lighting up the night sky during the song 'Blackout'!
Review: The Muny Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS Captures the Emotional Heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Groundbreaking Musical
The Muny debut of IN THE HEIGHTS is a fantastic production of Lin Manuel-Miranda's Tony award winning musical. Angulo has directed a production that captures the emotional heart of Miranda’s story. He makes an enormous splash with the big musical numbers. The choreography is exciting, and the dancing is and joyous. Anglos has found a shooting star in Benji Santiago who makes a memorable Muny debut with a dynamic performance as Usnavi.
The Muny debut of IN THE HEIGHTS is a fantastic production of Lin Manuel-Miranda's Tony award winning musical. Angulo has directed a production that captures the emotional heart of Miranda’s story. He makes an enormous splash with the big musical numbers. The choreography is exciting, and the dancing is and joyous. Anglos has found a shooting star in Benji Santiago who makes a memorable Muny debut with a dynamic performance as Usnavi.
Video: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens at The Muny
The Muny is currently presenting In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, running through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical’s Muny premiere. See opening night footage in the video here!
The Muny is currently presenting In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, running through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical’s Muny premiere. See opening night footage in the video here!
Photos: Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, & More in IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
The Muny has released production photos for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Check them out here!
The Muny has released production photos for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Check them out here!
Video: Benji Santiago Rehearses Opening Number from IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio with Benji Santiago (Usnavi) as he performs a selection from the show's title song with Music Director/Conductor Roberto Sinha.
The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio with Benji Santiago (Usnavi) as he performs a selection from the show's title song with Music Director/Conductor Roberto Sinha.
Interview: Chatting with Benji Santiago of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
When the lights go up on Washington Heights at The Muny next Friday it will be the break of a lifetime for a young actor. Benji Santiago will take center stage to rap the well-known opening line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony winning IN THE HEIGHTS. Santiago calls Lin-Manuel Miranda one of his biggest inspirations. He started listening to the Broadway cast recording of IN THE HEIGHTS when he was sixteen. “It’s been my favorite show since then,” he said. Santiago saw his first production of IN THE HEIGHTS when he was a junior in high school. That is right about the same time he discovered his love for theatre. He shared that from the first time he heard the recording he has been envisioning himself playing the role that made Miranda famous.
When the lights go up on Washington Heights at The Muny next Friday it will be the break of a lifetime for a young actor. Benji Santiago will take center stage to rap the well-known opening line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony winning IN THE HEIGHTS. Santiago calls Lin-Manuel Miranda one of his biggest inspirations. He started listening to the Broadway cast recording of IN THE HEIGHTS when he was sixteen. “It’s been my favorite show since then,” he said. Santiago saw his first production of IN THE HEIGHTS when he was a junior in high school. That is right about the same time he discovered his love for theatre. He shared that from the first time he heard the recording he has been envisioning himself playing the role that made Miranda famous.
Full Cast and Design Team Set for Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical's Muny premiere.
The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical's Muny premiere.
Principal Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny
Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, Alysia Velez, Nancy Ticotin, Miguel Gil, Martín Solá, Karmine Alers, Darilyn Castillo and Marlene Fernandez will star in the Muny premiere of In the Heights, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, Alysia Velez, Nancy Ticotin, Miguel Gil, Martín Solá, Karmine Alers, Darilyn Castillo and Marlene Fernandez will star in the Muny premiere of In the Heights, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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