Denee Benton
Latest News on Denee Benton:
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide (Dec 17, 2024)
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala (Nov 1, 2024)
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide (Dec 17, 2024)
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala (Nov 1, 2024)
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
BIO
Benton's first prominent professional role was her role as Nabulungi in the West End and U.S. national tour of The Book of Mormon.
Benton was cast in the titular role of Natasha Rostova in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 with the American Repertory Theatre; she later made her Broadway debut opposite Josh Groban as Pierre when the show opened at the Imperial Theatre on November 14, 2016. Benton received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in the show. Later in the run, she starred opposite Okieriete Onaodowan and the show’s creator Dave Malloy as Pierre. She appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 12, 2016, to discuss the role.
Benton gained wider prominence in her recurring role on the second season of the Lifetime series, UnREAL, as Ruby Carter in 2016.
On October 17, 2018, it was announced that Benton would assume the role of Eliza Hamilton in the Broadway production of Hamilton, beginning performances on October 30. She left the show on December 8, 2019 and starred opposite Michael Luwoye, Daniel Breaker, Mandy Gonzalez and James Monroe Iglehart.
On 2022, Benton started acting as Peggy Scott in the main cast of the HBO historical drama series The Gilded Age, alongside Louisa Jacobson, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski. In 2023 she was nominated alongside the cast for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
In May 2022, Benton played the role of Cinderella in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at New York City Center opposite Heather Headley, Neil Patrick Harris, Sara Bareilles, and Gavin Creel. In November, she reprised her role replacing Krysta Rodriguez in the Broadway revival of the show. She left the production on December 24. She would star opposite Creel, Brian d’Arcy James, Patina Miller, Stephanie J. Block, Montego Glover, Andy Karl, Joshua Henry, and Joaquina Kalukango.
In December 2023, it was announced that Denee will star as Susan in the production of tick, tick...BOOM! at The Kennedy Center.
Photos
David Patrick Kelly, Ta'Nika Gibson, Ann Harada, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Turner, Encores! Music Director Rob Berman, Cole Thompson, Albert Guerzon, Denee Benton, Heather Headley, Lauren Mitchell, Neil Patrick Harris, Shereen Pimentel, Sara Bareilles, Julia Lester, Jason Forbach and Annie Golden
Date:
05/05/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Takes Opening Night Bows
Brooke Ishibashi, David Patrick Kelly, Ann Harada, Cole Thompson, Gavin Creel, Neil Patrick Harris, Encores! Music Director Rob Berman, Heather Headley, Sara Bareilles, Denee Benton, Julia Lester, Shereen Pimentel, Jason Forbach, Lauren Mitchell and Annie Golden
Date:
05/05/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Takes Opening Night Bows
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Denee Benton, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance
Denée Benton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Denée Benton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
Exclusive: Watch Denee Benton Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace' in INTO THE WOODS
by Show Highlights - Dec 1, 2022
TV Exclusive: Denee Benton, Christiani Pitts & More Celebrate Black History Month at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - Feb 27, 2018
'When There Are High Stakes, We Hit High Notes': Laura Bell Bundy Gears Up for DOUBLE STANDARDS Concert for Women
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017
VIDEO: 'THE GREAT COMET's Denee Benton Talks Broadway Debut on 'Late Show'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek- THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, WAITRESS, and More Preview Songs at BroadwayCon
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 24, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and PIRATE PRINCESS at American Repertory Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 26, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Audience Reactions and Footage of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 21, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes on the Making of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 11, 2015
News
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Photos: See Kenny Leon & More on the Red Carpet for HOME on Broadway
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
Photos: First Look at TICK, TICK... BOOM! at the Kennedy Center
All new production photos have been released for the production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released for the production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out the photos here!
THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More
From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.
HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: October 2023 - Where to Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More
Fall into October with a brand new lineup of Broadway-themed titles coming to streaming services. From the star-studded new season of The Gilded Age to two new albums by Barbra Streisand, check out what's streaming this month!
Fall into October with a brand new lineup of Broadway-themed titles coming to streaming services. From the star-studded new season of The Gilded Age to two new albums by Barbra Streisand, check out what's streaming this month!
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
The season will feature Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, and Laura Benanti. Watch the teaser video now!
The season will feature Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, and Laura Benanti. Watch the teaser video now!
Photos: Tony Awards Fashion- See Who Turned Up And Turned It Out On Broadway's Biggest Night!
See photos of your favorite fashionistas who turned up and turned it out for Broadway's biggest night!
See photos of your favorite fashionistas who turned up and turned it out for Broadway's biggest night!
Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!
Wake Up With BWW 4/11: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour, Plus a Message From Denee Benton
Top stories: Kimberly Akimbo will embark on tour next year, Prima Facie begins previews, plus check out an exclusive message from Denee Benton in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
Top stories: Kimberly Akimbo will embark on tour next year, Prima Facie begins previews, plus check out an exclusive message from Denee Benton in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
Watch 2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' as 'The Witch' in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's revival of Into the Woods.
Watch 2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' as 'The Witch' in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's revival of Into the Woods.
Video: Denee Benton Gets Her Wish as INTO THE WOODS' New Cinderella
Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. In this video interview, she tells Richard Ridge all about stepping into the role!
Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. In this video interview, she tells Richard Ridge all about stepping into the role!
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.
Wake Up With BWW 12/2: Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, THE WIZ to Return to Broadway, and More!
Top stories include: The Wiz returning to Broadway, Aaron Tveit returning to Moulin Rouge!, and more!
Top stories include: The Wiz returning to Broadway, Aaron Tveit returning to Moulin Rouge!, and more!
Exclusive: Watch Denee Benton Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace' in INTO THE WOODS
Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. Check out an exclusive video of Denee performing 'On the Steps of the Palace'.
Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. Check out an exclusive video of Denee performing 'On the Steps of the Palace'.
Joaquina Kalukango Will Play The Witch in INTO THE WOODS Beginning Next Month
2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango will join the cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods as ‘The Witch’ beginning Friday, December 16th through the end of the run at the St. James Theatre.
2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango will join the cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods as ‘The Witch’ beginning Friday, December 16th through the end of the run at the St. James Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Denee Benton been in?
Denee Benton has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Denee Benton been in?
Denee Benton has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Denee Benton been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
What awards has Denee Benton won?
Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
Videos