Neal Benari
Also Credited As: Neal Klein
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Neal Benari:
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month (Oct 23, 2024)
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE (May 6, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation (Apr 19, 2024)
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month (Oct 23, 2024)
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE (May 6, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation (Apr 19, 2024)
BIO
Neal Benari feels it’s kismet to be in this show. Like Neil Diamond, he is a “Neil,” born in Brooklyn, attended Erasmus Hall HS, and NYU! Recent credits: Jersey Boys (Ogunquit Playhouse), Oslo (Pioneer Theater), and Grand Hotel. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Aida, Victor/Victoria, The Merchant of Venice, Chess, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roza, and The First. National Tours: Aida (Zoser), The Sound of Music (Captain von Trapp), Les Misérables (Thenardier), and Annie. Regional: Lend Me a Tenor (Tito), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Ragtime (Tateh), and My Fair Lady (Higgins). He co-starred as Boris Thomashefsky in Michael Tilson Thomas’s The Thomashefskys, appearing with the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston symphonies. Film and television: “The Equalizer,” “Law & Order,” “The Sopranos,” “And the Band Played On,” Sea of Love. Thanks to DGRW.
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Margaret Styne widow of Julie Styne joins Annette Jolles, Darren R. Cohen and James Morgan with the cast- Ben Fankhauser, Tim Jerome, Julie Benko, Peyton Lusk, Lori Wilner, Neal Benari and Ned Eisenberg
Date:
02/11/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of The York Theatre Musicals in Mufti Series' BAR MITZVAH BOY
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Kieve Diamond (Standby) [Replacement]
Bert Berns (Standby) [Replacement]
Tommy O'Rourke (Standby) [Replacement]
Fred Weintraub (Standby) [Replacement]
Neil Diamond (Now) (Standby)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Avram [Replacement]
Lazar Wolf (Understudy) [Replacement]
Tevye (Understudy) [Replacement]
Constable (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Victor / Victoria Ensemble [Replacement]
King Marchan (Understudy) [Replacement]
Videos
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Sweet Caroline' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Get a First Look at Nick Fradiani as 'Neil Diamond - Then' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2022
VIDEO: Go Behind A BEAUTIFUL NOISE With Will Swenson on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2022
Video: Will Swenson and Company Celebrate Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Opening Night - Dec 5, 2022
Video: Neil Diamond Performs 'Sweet Caroline' at Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Opening Night - Dec 5, 2022
Photos & Video: Neil Diamond & the Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Perform 'Sweet Caroline' at the Red Sox Game
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2022
News
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month
Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte will lead a cast of Broadway veterans in a staged reading of the new musical, THE SOUND, on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm in Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte will lead a cast of Broadway veterans in a staged reading of the new musical, THE SOUND, on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm in Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation
The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!
In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Closing Date
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Conversations
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.
Video: Volkswagen To Use Neil Diamond Song Featured In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE In Super Bowl Commercial
Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.
Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Host Open Call Auditions At The Bitter End In New York City
The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.
The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
During a performance of A Beautiful Noise, the cast led the audience at the Broadhurst Theatre in wishing Neil Diamond a happy birthday. Nick Fradiani called Diamond via FaceTime and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Diamond then joined in as the cast performed 'Sweet Caroline'. Check out the video here!
During a performance of A Beautiful Noise, the cast led the audience at the Broadhurst Theatre in wishing Neil Diamond a happy birthday. Nick Fradiani called Diamond via FaceTime and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Diamond then joined in as the cast performed 'Sweet Caroline'. Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Host Post-Performance Concert With Nick Fradiani
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Stadium Medley'! Check out the video here!
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Stadium Medley'! Check out the video here!
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Sweet Caroline' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Sweet Caroline'! Check out the video here!
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Sweet Caroline'! Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at Amber Ardolino & Nick Fradiani in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
See photos of Amber Ardolino and Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise!
See photos of Amber Ardolino and Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise!
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Watch Nick Fradiani sing 'Holly Holy' in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway!
Watch Nick Fradiani sing 'Holly Holy' in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway!
Amber Ardolino Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tonight
Amber Ardolino will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical in the role of ‘Marcia Murphey’, beginning tonight, January 2, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Amber Ardolino will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical in the role of ‘Marcia Murphey’, beginning tonight, January 2, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Video: Get a First Look at Amber Ardolino Performing 'Forever In Blue Jeans' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Watch a clip of Amber Ardolino singing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Watch a clip of Amber Ardolino singing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
The company of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway have revealed their picks for best line in the show and the answers are so good! Check out the video!
The company of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway have revealed their picks for best line in the show and the answers are so good! Check out the video!
Exclusive: Amber Ardolino Gets Ready for Her A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Debut
She's ready to be forever in blue jeans! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Amber Ardolino is getting ready to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise as ‘Marcia Murphey’ and we are very excited to bring you a first look at Amber in rehearsals.
She's ready to be forever in blue jeans! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Amber Ardolino is getting ready to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise as ‘Marcia Murphey’ and we are very excited to bring you a first look at Amber in rehearsals.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder's Final Bow in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Watch Robyn Hurder take her final bow in A Beautiful Noise.
Watch Robyn Hurder take her final bow in A Beautiful Noise.
Photos: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Lottery Tickets
Yesterday, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical celebrated its first anniversary on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre with the traditional first anniversary gift of paper lottery tickets for the entire audience.
Yesterday, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical celebrated its first anniversary on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre with the traditional first anniversary gift of paper lottery tickets for the entire audience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Neal Benari been in?
Neal Benari has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Neal Benari been in?
Neal Benari has not appeared in the West End.
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