Denee benton the book of mormon, natasha, pierre, and the great comet of 1812, lifetimes unreal is such a ray of sunshine and she joins us on 5 minute call to explain how she went from cafeteria sensation to staring on broadway opposite josh groban. On television she is best known for her featured role on the lifetime series, unreal denee who has played natasha for dave malloys critically. Book of mormon was one of the first shows performed in the new and beautifully constructed dr. Alumna benton builds buzz in book of mormon the trinity voice. Denee benton and cody jamison strand in a scene from the book of mormon. Oct 15, 2014 above denee benton a14 and david larsen a02, costars of the broadway hit the book of mormon, returned to their alma mater for a talkback, moderated by peter cooke center, head of the school of drama. May 09, 2017 denee benton stars in the great comet photo.
Her additional stage credits include the book of mormon in the west end and on. Nabalungi in the book of mormon, ruby in lifetimes hit. Get to know broadways natasha, newcomer denee benton playbill. Denee benton, performer theatrical index, broadway, off. Missionaries use book of mormon at tpac to recruit david larsen is sensational as elder price an allamerican if somewhat conceited mormon who appears to. She booked the lead female role of nabulungi in the 2nd national tour of the book of mormon. Benton has also starred as nabulungi in the west end production of the book of mormon as well as its u. Missionaries use book of mormon at tpac to recruit david larsen is sensational as elder price an allamerican if somewhat conceited mormon who appears to have all the answers. Ibdb internet broadway database archive is the official database for broadway theatre information. Hamilton features a book, music, and lyrics by pulitzer prize and threetime tony award winner linmanuel miranda, and is inspired by the book alexander hamilton by ron chernow. She then starred as nabulungi in the book of mormon in the west end. The great comets denee benton on josh grobans nerves. The religious satire musical tells the story of two young mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population.
Joan marcus when the book of mormon gets a little bit old, cody jamison strand will move forward with the rest of. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, offbroadway and londons west end. Denee benton, as nabulungi in the broadway tour of the book of mormon. Like many famous people and celebrities, denee benton keeps her personal life private. Josh groban and denee benton talk about their broadway debuts. Addressing benton so your memories of it are a lot clearer than mine since you went through the four years. The book of mormon, she tried to see the offbroadway musical natasha, pierre. Only one person is willing to listen, the young nabulungi the chirpy and endearing denee benton. The young missionaries have a difficult time trying to connect and share the book of mormon with the locals, who are more concerned about poverty, aids and war. Read more about denee benton let our team of booking agents help create a memorable experience with hiring denee benton for your store grand opening, golf outing, trade show booth or corporate outing.
Eve reinhardt prior to starring hamilton, denee benton made her. Denee benton 5 minute call with cessalee stovall on vimeo. Meet denee benton, broadways newest leading lady w. Studio city kcal9 denee benton from the book of mormon stopped by kcal9 monday to tell viewers about the show and how to get free tickets. We will continue to update information on denee bentons parents. I got to graduate, but i left a semester early to go on tour with book of mormon. Aug 23, 2016 addressing benton so your memories of it are a lot clearer than mine since you went through the four years.
Denee benton shares how to get free tickets to the book of. Each night benton amazed audiences and familiar faces with her role of nabulugi. The book of mormon denee benton and cody jamison strand. Benton had seen south park before she got the role and knew that book of mormon, which racked up nine tony awards, including best musical in 2011, would have a satirical edge to it as. The book of mormon was created by robert lopez, known for the adult puppet musical avenue q, and the team of matt stone and trey parker, cocreators of tvs ribald south park. Alumna benton builds buzz in book of mormon the trinity. Denee benton is hitting broadway like a comet vanity fair. In september 2016, making her broadway debut in a production of natasha, pierre and the great comet of 1812.
Denee benton shares how to get free tickets to the book. Denee benton channels olivia pope, jumps from mormon to nastasha the natasha, pierre and the great comet of 1812 actress is now on stage at the loeb drama center through jan. The book of mormon is a vulgar, ugly, offensive and. Once more details are available on who she is dating, we will update this section. The graduate of trinity preparatory school in winter park is starring in the touring production of the book of mormon, now. Book of mormon arrives at peace the greenville news. Founded in 1968, trinity prep has an enrollment of approximately 875 students in grades 6 thr. Above denee benton a14 and david larsen a02, costars of the broadway hit the book of mormon, returned to their alma mater for a talkback, moderated by peter cooke center, head of the school of drama. Joan marcus denee benton and cody jamison strand in the second national tour of the ninetime tony awardwinning the book of mormon now at the smith center for the performing arts through. The central florida native, who made it to broadway as leading lady natasha in recordbreaking.
The book of mormon is a vulgar, ugly, offensive and truly. Oct 21, 2014 aurn the new york times calls the book of mormon the best musical of this century. A couple of years ago, when denee benton was in new york. Colors of the wind performs colors of the wind at broadway sessions on feb 15th, 2018. Denee benton, free tickets, hollywood pantages, the book of mormon studio city kcal9 denee benton from the book of mormon stopped by kcal9 monday to tell viewers about. Mar 18, 2018 colors of the wind performs colors of the wind at broadway sessions on feb 15th, 2018. Denee benton plays sweet nabulungi in the book of mormon. Quick road to success for mormon performer the daily. Denee benton born december 31, 1991 is an american actor and singer. Her big break was landing the role of nabulungi in the book of mormon.
Denee benton colors of the wind impromptupocahantas. Denee benton and cody jamison strand in the second national tour of the ninetime tony awardwinning the book of mormon now at the smith center for the performing arts through july 6, 2014. Nov 14, 2016 denee benton is hitting broadway like a comet. Hamilton is a new musical about the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed america. Actress denee benton poses for photos in the swarovski store. Quick road to success for mormon performer the daily gazette. Her regional credits include annie, sunset boulevard. Cunninghams love interest, nabulungi, is played by the gorgeousvoiced denee benton, a radiant presence who offers a touching account of the ballad sal tlay ka siti, in which nabulungi. Following a lead role in the book of mormon on the west end and its u. Benton assumed the role of eliza hamilton in the broadway production of hamilton, beginning performances on october 30, 2018. The 11th annual living for today a concert to benefit the gilanas fund and all that jazz october 1, 2018 joes pub, nyc directed by david alpert musical direction by jason wetzel denee benton. The innovative musical was nominated for 12 tony awards including one for benton who also plays ruby on unreal on lifetime.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. But the central floridian, who graduated in 2010 from trinity preparatory school in winter park. Orlandos denee benton stars in book of mormon tour denee benton is coming home for the holidays. Orlandos denee benton stars in book of mormon tour orlando. Aurn the new york times calls the book of mormon the best musical of this century. Denee benton and cody jamison strand are shown in a scene from the book of mormon, at segerstrom center for the arts through may 25. Josh groban, denee benton, and great comet cast celebrate new. Denee benton 10 trinity preparatory school is a privateindependent college preparatory dayschool located in the orlandowinter park area of central florida. Denee benton, tony nominee, embraces her inner natasha the.
She is reprising the role she played at bostons american repertory theater the previous winter. She has also starred as nabulungi in the national tour of the book of mormon. Dec 27, 2014 denee benton, as nabulungi in the broadway tour of the book of mormon. Denee benton, who has been nominated for the tony for best. Orlandos denee benton stars in book of mormon tour. The ninetime tony award winning show, is the brainchild of south park creators matt stone and trey parker. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. Chad batka denee benton stars on broadway as natasha in natasha, pierre and the great comet. Her regional credits include annie, sunset boulevard, and fiddler. Denee benton, performer view their professional profile on theatrical index, including current productions.
Dec 19, 2014 the book of mormon was created by robert lopez, known for the adult puppet musical avenue q, and the team of matt stone and trey parker, cocreators of tvs ribald south park. She also starred as nabulungi in the west end and us national tour of the book of mormon. Denee benton channels olivia pope, jumps from mormon to. Her first break was being cast as nabulungi in the west end and u. The book of mormon on broadway official site second. Book of mormon blasphemes for maximum laughter orange. Jan 05, 2017 the great comets denee benton on josh grobans nerves. Denee benton now playing in the great comet on broadway. Book of mormon fulfills mission to make you laugh the.
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