Ben Davis (singer)


Benjamin Jay Davis is an American singer and actor. He is known for his roles in musical theatre and opera on Broadway, including La bohème, for which he was honored with a Tony Award.

Life and career

Davis was born in Ames, Iowa, and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, the older of two sons; his mother was a real estate agent. His first professional production was Les Misérables in 1997. He is known for his roles in Broadway stage musicals, such as Les Misérables, Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Sound of Music. His off-Broadway performances include roles Heathers: The Musical in 2025. He has also starred in several productions at The Muny. For his performance as Marcello in the Baz Luhrmann Broadway production of La bohème, he was honored with a 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre.
Davis has appeared on television and in films, including starring as Papageno in the film The Magic Flute.

Filmography

YearProductionRoleNotes
2005Numb3rsAir Force CaptainEpisode: "Noisy Edge"
2006The Magic FlutePapagenoFilm
201230 RockGeorge Treadbury2 episodes
2014BBC PromsFred GrahamEpisode: "Kiss Me, Kate"
2018Blue BloodsLieutenant Jonathan HarveyEpisode: "Authority Figures"
2019-2020Law & Order: Special Victims UnitPaul Davies3 episodes
2021The Woman in the WindowSteve Film
2021Chicago FireMark NewcombEpisode: "A White-Knuckle Panic"
2021Annie Live!Ensemble
2022-2023The GameNelson EvansRecurring role; 4 episodes

Theatre credits

Ref:
YearProductionRoleTheatre
1997-2000Les MisérablesFeuilly / Ensemble
u/s Marius Pontmercy
u/s Enjolras
US National Tour
2000-2001Les MisérablesEnjolrasUS National Tour
2001-2002Les MisérablesEnjolrasImperial Theatre, Broadway
2002-2003La BohèmeMarcelloBroadway Theatre, Broadway
2003Thoroughly Modern MillieMr. Trevor Graydon IIIMarquis Theatre, Broadway
2004110 in the ShadeFilePasadena Playhouse
2004MameOlder PatrickHollywood Bowl
2007Les MisérablesInspector JavertBroadhurst Theatre, Broadway
2008-2009SpamalotSir Dennis Galahad / Prince Herbert's Father / The Black KnightUS National Tour
2010-2011A Little Night MusicMr. Lindquist
u/s Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
u/s Fredrik Egerman
u/s Frid
Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway
2011Show BoatGaylord RavenalGoodspeed Opera House
2011The Boys from SyracuseAntipholus of EphesusSidney Harman Hall
2012The Sound of MusicCaptain Georg von TrappStudio Tenn Theatre
2012The Sound of MusicCaptain Georg von TrappPaper Mill Playhouse
2013SpamalotSir Dennis Galahad / Prince Herbert's Father / The Black KnightThe Muny
2013South PacificEmile de BecqueThe Muny
2013Show BoatGaylord RavenalAsolo Repertory Theatre
2014VioletThe Preacher / Bus Driver 1 / The Radio Singer / Bus Driver 4American Airlines Theatre, Broadway
2014Kiss Me, KateFred Graham / PetruchioRoyal Albert Hall
2014South PacificEmile de BecqueAsolo Repertory Theatre
2015ShenandoahCharlie AndersonTotem Pole Playhouse
2015Oklahoma!Curly McLainThe Muny
2015-2017The Sound of MusicCaptain Georg von TrappUS National Tour
2016South PacificEmile de BecqueBenedum Center
2017Jesus Christ SuperstarPontius PilateThe Muny
2018Kiss Me, KateFred Graham / Petruchio5th Avenue Theatre
2018Dear Evan HansenLarry Murphy Music Box Theatre, Broadway
2018South PacificEmile de BecqueRubicon Theatre
2019Call Me MadamCosmo ConstantineNew York City Center, Off-Broadway
2019Lady in the DarkRandy CurtisNew York City Center, Off-Broadway
2019Guys and DollsSky MastersonThe Muny
20191776John DickinsonThe Muny
20219 to 5Franklin Hart, Jr.North Carolina Theatre
2022Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney ToddThe Muny
2023New York, New YorkGordon KendrickSt. James Theatre, Broadway
2023Arms and the ManMajor Sergius SaranoffTheatre Row Building, Off-Broadway
2024Once Upon A MattressEnsembleNew York City Center, Off-Broadway
2024The Little MermaidKing TritonThe Muny
2024Once Upon A MattressEnsemble
u/s Sir Harry
u/s King Sextimus the Silent
u/s Wizard
Hudson Theatre, Broadway
2024-2025Once Upon A MattressSir HarryAhmanson Theatre
2025Heathers: The MusicalBig Bud Dean / Bill Sweeney / Coach RipperNew World Stages, Off-Broadway