Jodi Benson News

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In a new interview, Disney Legend Jodi Benson recalled her reaction to seeing her daughter Delaney Benson play the role of Ariel in a recent production of The Little Mermaid at Miami's Area Stage.

Sofia the First, the animated series from Disney Jr., will be getting a sequel. The new series, titled Sofia the First: Royal Magic, is currently in production at the studio, with actress Ariel Winter returning to voice the titular character.

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!

OFC Creations Theatre Center will be presenting The Boy From Oz The Musical, opening their 2024-2025 Broadway in Brighton Series in Rochester, NY. The show running September 12-29 marks the first time the show has been performed in New York state since the 2003 Broadway run starring Hugh Jackman (who won the Tony Award for best actor). 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Watch Delaney Benson, daughter of the original Ariel, Jodi Benson, perform 'Part of Your World' in the Area Stage production of The Little Mermaid.

In commemoration of Area Stage's 35th Anniversary, the critically acclaimed company in a new partnership with Loxen Productions, has announced the 90-minute immersive theatrical experience of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Check out photos from Encore! Performing Arts' production of the iconic musical “Hello, Dolly!” starring Jodi Benson, a Tony Award Nominee and Disney Legend, here!

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

 Jodi Benson, known for her iconic role as the voice of Ariel in Disney Animation’s “The Little Mermaid,” and Bill Farmer, the official voice of Goofy will join an all-star cast from Broadway, animation, film, and television for Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert presented by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. 

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Hello, Dolly!, Rent, and more.

Tony-nominated actress Jodi Benson, best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, will star in OFC Creations' production of GYPSY, alongside her daughter, Delaney Benson. Learn where and when you can see the production!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Get a first look at Jodi Benson in costume as Dolly Levi for Encore! Performing Arts' upcoming production. Performances will take place June 21 and 22, 2024 in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Let's round out the holidays and the year with one last Stephen Mosher roundup, shall we?

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

“Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20,” the documentary special event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Disney, will feature interviews with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Elton John, Alan Menken, Katy Perry, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, Ariana DeBose, and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!