Ben Crawford (singer)

Ben Crawford (born 1982) is a singer and performer, currently playing the lead role of The Phantom in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera.

Ben Crawford
BornMay 22, 1982
Tucson, AZ
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Known forLead role as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
Partner(s)Kate Crawford (divorced)
Kelsey Connolly (engaged)
Children2
Websitehttps://www.ben-crawford.com/

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Crawford received a BFA in Music Theatre from the University of Arizona. He made his Broadway debut in 2006 in Les Misérables as the understudy for Jean Valjean and Javert.

On June 22, 2022 he announced his engagement via Instagram to former-Phantom costar, Kelsey Connolly.[1]

The Phantom of the Opera

Crawford made his debut performance in The Phantom of the Opera on April 16, 2018, following the tenure of Peter Joback.[2] After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crawford returned to the role in October 2021 and is set to be the final Phantom when the show closes after a record 35 year run on Broadway.[3]

He has no relation to originator of the role, Michael Crawford.

Stage Appearances

Regional Theater Appearances

References
  1. Hall, Margaret (June 22, 2022). "Ben Crawford and Kelsey Connolly Announce Engagement".
  2. Gans, Andrew (April 16, 2018). "Ben Crawford Is Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Starting April 16". Playbill.
  3. Paulson, Michael (2022-09-16). "'Phantom of the Opera,' Broadway's Longest-Running Show, to Close". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  4. Playbill (January 21, 2023). "Playbill - Ben Crawford". Playbill.
  5. "Ben Crawford Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2023-01-22.


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