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BIO

Credits include Mamma Mia, In The Heights, Porgy and Bess (Savoy); The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s); The Cradle Will Rock (Arcola); Lost in the Stars (Queen Elizabeth Hall); Carmen (Opera del mar/Beaufort Opera); Bernstein’s Mass (Royal Festival Hall); Carmen Jones (Royal Festival Hall/National tour); Blues in the Night (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Show Boat (Royal Albert Hall); Mass Carib, An African Cargo, Soul food, The Wedding Dance (Nitro Black); Barnum (Ilfracombe); Make Some Noise (Stratford); Connected (Ipswich); The Merchant of Venice (Tight Fit). Recordings: The Jubilee Singers & Lost in the Stars (BBC Radio), lead vocals/writer Summertime Atlantic Jaxx. Concerts: Josie Benson Sings.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Tanya [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Production, 2015
Camila

[West End]
Chichester Festival Theatre Production, 2012
Ensemble

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Ensemble [Replacement]


News


STALLED Producers To Donate £35,000 To Install Luxury Seating At King's Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The producers of new musical Stalled donate £35,000 to totally transform King’s Head Theatre’s auditorium with luxury seating. The new raked seats will be in place in February for the world premiere of the new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, and to celebrate the theatre’s first birthday in its new home.
Lauren Ward and Josie Benson Will Lead STALLED at The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow,  Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Hope Mill Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol which is playing The Lowry, Salfordfor the 2024/25 festive season.
FRENCH TOAST World Premiere to be Presented at Riverside Studios in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The world premiere of a new adaptation of Jean Poiret’s witty love letter to the theatre will play at the Riverside Studios. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Did KISS ME, KATE Delight the Critics?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 19, 2024

A new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, making her West End debut, has now opened.
Photos: Stephanie J. Block and More in Rehearsal For KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre beginning 4 June and running through 14 September.  Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Further Casting Set For KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Further casting has been announced for one of the all-time classic musical comedies, KISS ME, KATE,  which is making a long awaited return to the London stage this summer for a strictly limited 15-week run from 4th June until 14th September at the Barbican Theatre.
Video: Watch All New Drone Footage as MAMMA MIA! Celebrates its 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

To celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s 24th birthday today, Thursday 6 April, all  new drone footage has been released of the show, with some glimpses behind the scenes as well as on stage. Check out the video here!
MAMMA MIA! in London Extends Booking To 2 March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 2 March 2024, with tickets now on sale.
MAMMA MIA! Will Hold a Relaxed Performance Next Month at the Novello Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

There will be a relaxed performance of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre on Wednesday 8 March.  The performance, which will begin at 6.30pm, will be staged in consultation with Mousetrap Theatre Projects (MTP). 
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022

Photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London.  The new cast began on 10 October. See the photos here!
MAMMA MIA! Wins Best Theatre Production In The Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2022
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! won Best Theatre Production in the 2022 held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on 5 October. 
MAMMA MIA! Announces New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 23 Years in London!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2022

Producer Judy Craymer just announced, on the day that the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 23rd birthday in London, the extension of its booking period to Sunday 5 March 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
Photos: The West End's MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 23rd Birthday
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

Producer Judy Craymer is delighted to announce, on the day that the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 23rd birthday in London, the extension of its booking period to Sunday 5 March 2023 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
Photos: See All-New Production Shots from MAMMA MIA! West End
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! is currently celebrating its 23rd birthday in London, and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the show's latest cast in action!
MAMMA MIA! Announces Booking Extension On Its London Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

On the day that the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 23rd birthday in London, the extension of its booking period to Sunday 5 March 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 9000 Performances in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

Today marks the 9000th performance in London's West End of MAMMA MIA! To celebrate the occasion, an all new video has been released.
MAMMA MIA! Announces New Booking Period at London's Novello Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2021

MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period to Saturday 1 October 2022.  MAMMA MIA! is now in its 23rd year in London.  
Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! as it Reopens in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Mazz Murray leads the cast as Donna, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, and Sophie Matthew as Lisa.  They are joined by Josie Benson as Tanya, Gemma Goggin as Rosie, Emma Mullen as Sophie, Jack Danson as Sky, Tegan Bannister as Ali, Michael Nelson as Eddie and Alexandros Beshonges as Pepper, with Natalie Langston playing the role of Donna at certain performances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josie Benson been in?

Josie Benson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Josie Benson been in?

Josie Benson has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Josie Benson's first West End show?

Josie Benson's first West End show was Porgy and Bess which opened in 2006

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