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Ben Cameron Ben Cameron has appeared on Broadway in the original companies of Wicked, Aida and Broadway's Footloose and has toured with Sweet Charity, Fame, Tommy, Footloose and State Fair. He was a founding company member of Utah Contemporary Dance Theatre (Odyssey) and Dre.Dance (Taye Diggs, Andrew Palermo dirs). Most recently choreographing The Rockettes for a Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show at the Life Ball in Vienna, Ben continues to teach master classes around the world as well as writing and directing solo shows for Broadway talent. His own solo show, "Different Is Good," played sold out engagements in 2005 and 2010. He can be heard on the original cast albums of Wicked and Footloose and on Bobby Cronin's "Reach The Sky." As one of Broadway's most beloved personalities, Ben is the host of the long-running late night "Broadway Sessions," now in its 8th year. Other hosting include Mostly Sondheim at The Duplex (3-time MAC Award nominee), MainStage host for the inaugural BroadwayCon 2016 (returning 2017), Broadway Cares Grand Auction and Flea Market, Rockers on Broadway, Living For Today, The Broken Leg Podcast w/ Lena Hall and countless theatre community concert and benefits. Ben has written for the NYMF inaugural gala, The Lucille Lortel Awards, Defying Inequality and more. Ben recently hosted the New Year's Downton Abbey marathon on Masterpiece Classic for PBS Channel 13, along with airings of American Masters and Great Performances: Hamilton's America. Follow him on social media @BenDoesBroadway. Ben likes you. www.bencameron.nyc, www.broadwaybuddy.nyc




Video: The Stars of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Make Beautiful Music at Broadway Sessions
Video: The Stars of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Make Beautiful Music at Broadway Sessions
March 21, 2023

Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and celebrate all things Broadway. In this video, watch as the cast of A Beautiful Noise takes over!

Video: & JULIET Cast Belts It Out at Broadway Sessions
Video: & JULIET Cast Belts It Out at Broadway Sessions
March 1, 2023

Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and celebrate all things Broadway. In this video, watch as the cast of & Juliet takes over!

Video: Stars from INTO THE WOODS, HADESTOWN & More Celebrate Black History Month at Broadway Sessions
Video: Stars from INTO THE WOODS, HADESTOWN & More Celebrate Black History Month at Broadway Sessions
February 13, 2023

Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and celebrate all things Broadway. In this video, watch a special Black History Month edition!

Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Takes Over Broadway Sessions
Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Takes Over Broadway Sessions
February 7, 2023

Broadway Sessions is back for 2023! In this video, check out highlights from the cast of Almost Famous, which concluded its Broadway run on January 8, 2023.

Video: Ben is a Smooth Criminal with the Choreo from MJ
Video: Ben is a Smooth Criminal with the Choreo from MJ
January 29, 2023

In this video of Dance Captain Dance Attack!, Ben gets hit by a smooth criminal as he dances to Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography from MJwith the help of Dance Captains Kamille Upshaw and Kali May Grinder. Can you keep up?

Video: Ben is a Sadie, Sadie with the Dance Captains from FUNNY GIRL
Video: Ben is a Sadie, Sadie with the Dance Captains from FUNNY GIRL
January 8, 2023

In this video of Dance Captain Dance Attack!, Ben channels his inner married lady as he dances to Ellenore Scott's choreography from Funny Girl with the help of Dance Captains Colin Bradbury and Mariah Reshea Reives. Can you keep up?

Video: Ben Dances Like a KPOP Superstar on Dance Captain Dance Attack
Video: Ben Dances Like a KPOP Superstar on Dance Captain Dance Attack
December 10, 2022

In this video, watch as Ben Cameron dances like a superstar to Jennifer Weber's jaw-dropping choreography from KPOP and the help of dance captains Eddy Lee and Marina Kondo. Can you keep up?

Video: Dance Captain Dance Attack Returns with Choreo from THE MUSIC MAN
Video: Dance Captain Dance Attack Returns with Choreo from THE MUSIC MAN
October 9, 2022

Put on your dancing shoes, because DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK is back! Join your Broadway buddy, Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Broadway Sessions), as he goes into the studio to learn original Broadway choreography from the folks who know it best... the dance captains! In this episode, things get shipoopi with the dance captains from The Music Man- Maria Briggs and Ryan Worsing. Watch the full video!

VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Swings, Understudies & Standbys
VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Swings, Understudies & Standbys
March 13, 2022

Broadway Sessions celebrated the superheroes of Broadway as they were joined by an incredible group of Swings, Understudies & Standbys. The stellar lineup included Holly Ann Butler (Come from Away, Diana), Mateo Lizcano (Dear Evan Hansen), Lindsay Roberts Greene (Phantom of the Opera), Yael 'Ya Ya' Reich (Hadestown), Noah Marlowe The Book Of Mormon) Kathy Voytko (The Music Man) and Rising Stars Reid Burton & Caroline Geringer.

VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black Excellence with 6th Annual Black History Month Show
VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black Excellence with 6th Annual Black History Month Show
February 12, 2022

Broadway Sessions celebrated its 6th Annual Black History Month Show on February 17, co-hosted by Ben Cameron & Imari Hardon, in celebration of Black excellence, impact, influence and legacy on Broadway and beyond.

VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer!
VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer!
December 26, 2021

Nothing says 'holiday cheer' like the Broadway Sessions Holiday Show! It was an incredible evening full of performances from Paige Davis, Hannah Cruz, Avionce Hoyles, Kennedy Caughell, Patrick Page, Nathan Lucrezio, Javier Ignacio, Bre Jackson, Joel B New, Imari Hardon, Jessica Hendy, and teen vocal dynamo JJ Jenkins.

BWW Exclusive: AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Belts It Out at Broadway Sessions!
BWW Exclusive: AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Belts It Out at Broadway Sessions!
March 3, 2020

On 2/20 over at Broadway Sessions we were joined by some FIERCE cast members from Ain't Too Proud! Performers included Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Esther Antoine, Jamari Johnson Williams, Jelani Remy, Marcus Paul James, Morgan McGhee, Saint Aubyn, Shawn Bowers, Ta'Nika Gibson, Corey West, and Tiffany Frances along with guests Lindsay Gloriana Bohon, Anthony Fett and 'Rising Star' Jesse Michael Allison.

TV: Broadway Sessions Belts It Out for Black History Month!
TV: Broadway Sessions Belts It Out for Black History Month!
February 18, 2020

A few weeks ago over at Broadway Sessions we were joined by an incredible lineup of artists for our Black History Month Celebration! It was an amazing night full of beautiful moments from everyone involved. Performers included Nikki James (Tony Award-Winner), Olivia Donalson (Aladdin), Arica Jackson (Head Over Heels), Laurissa 'Lala' Romain (South Pacific), Kathryn Allison (Wicked), Brennyn Lark (Les Miserables), Antoine Smith (MJ The Musical), Brynn Williams (Spongebob), Carmen Ruby Floyd (Hello Dolly), Joy Woods (Little Shop Of Horrors), Olutayo Bosede (Moulin Rouge), Crystal Joy (Motown), Salome Smith (Little Shop Of Horrors), L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King), Imari Hardon (Avenue Q), Anthony Chatmon (Be More Chill), Ayana George (MJ The Musical), Anastacia McClesky (Waitress), Christiani Pitts (King Kong), Jay McKenzie (Beautiful).

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben is Rollin' with TINA's Leandra Ellis-Gaston!
DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben is Rollin' with TINA's Leandra Ellis-Gaston!
February 16, 2020

In this latest episode, Ben is rollin' on the river with the choreography of Tina and the help of Leandra Ellis-Gaston. Can you keep up?

TV: EMOJILAND Cast Smizes Through the Latest Broadway Sessions!
TV: EMOJILAND Cast Smizes Through the Latest Broadway Sessions!
January 29, 2020

This past Thursday at Broadway Sessions we were joined by cast & band members from Emojiland and just had an absolute blast! Performers included Heather Makalani (Aladdin), George Abud (The Band's Visit), Lena Gabrielle (Emojiland Music Director), Jacob Dickey (Aladdin), Tanisha Moore (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory), Jordan Fife Hunt (A Chorus Line), Ann Harada (Avenue Q), Laura Schein (Co-Writer and Star of Emojiland) with guest performers Isabel Stein and Zach Herman.  

BWW Exclusive: Rising Stars from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HAMILTON & More Reunite at Broadway Sessions!
BWW Exclusive: Rising Stars from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HAMILTON & More Reunite at Broadway Sessions!
January 20, 2020

Last Thursday we had our first show of 2020 and what better way to kick off the New Year than our first-ever Rising Star Reunion! At every show we do, along with our Broadway performers who come to sing with us, we also showcase a young artist who has not yet tread the Great White Way! Many of our Rising Stars go on to do INCREDIBLE things and we were so happy to be joined by some of our favorite alumni! Performers of the evening include Hannah Cruz (Hamilton), Julian R Decker (Love Never Dies), Shawn Bowers (Ain't Too Proud), Mallory Bechtel (Dear Evan Hansen), Avery Smith (Beautiful), Roderick Lawrence (The Lion King), Britt Lenting (Phantom Of The Opera), Kate Corsaro, Nicole Vande Zande, Claire Saunders, Lillian Andrea De Leon, Sal Pavia, Jose Plaza, Josh Bardier, Gregory Sullivan, Lincoln Ward, Gina Santare, Mallory King & Dylan Hartwell.

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Hears a Beautiful Sound with BEETLEJUICE's Brooke Engen!
DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Hears a Beautiful Sound with BEETLEJUICE's Brooke Engen!
January 10, 2020

In this latest episode, Ben kicks up his heels to a beautiful sound with the choreography of Beetlejuice and the help of Brooke Engen. Can you keep up?

TV: Broadway Sessions Picks the Best of the Decade with Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper & More!
TV: Broadway Sessions Picks the Best of the Decade with Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper & More!
January 4, 2020

@bwaysessions2019 is officially over and we wanted to take a moment to look back on some highlights from the past decade of Broadway Sessions. We're currently in the midst of our 12th Season and we could not be more grateful for all of our performers, audience members, open mic-ers, followers and supporters. It is an honor to be one of NYC's longest-running cabaret shows. Thank you to everybody for your continued support over the years, and we cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store! Be sure to follow along on our social media (@bwaysessions) We hope everybody has a safe and happy New Year!

TV: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas at Broadway Sessions!
TV: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas at Broadway Sessions!
December 24, 2019

Happy Holidays from Broadway Sessions! Our Annual All-Star Holiday Show this past Thursday the 19th was such a joyous occasion. Belting, tapping, singalongs and laughing- oh my! Our All-Star lineup included Paige Davis (Chicago, Trading Spaces), Patrick Page (Hadestown) Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown), Max Chernin (Sunday in The Park), Rhaamell Burke-Missouri (King Kong), Hernando Umana (School of Rock), Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Smokey Joe's Cafe), Riza Takahashi (Mean Girls), Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls), Jessica Juanich (Bat Out Of Hell), Imari Hardon (Avenue Q), Robert Mantano (Radio City Christmas Spectacular), Eric Sebek (Radio City Christmas Spectacular), The Honey Taps, Colleen Harris, Michael Kirk Lane, Katryna Marttala, and Anthony Fett. 

TV: Broadway Sessions Goes Back to Bikini Bottom with  Ethan Slater and the Cast of SPONGEBOB!
TV: Broadway Sessions Goes Back to Bikini Bottom with Ethan Slater and the Cast of SPONGEBOB!
December 10, 2019

This past Thursday at Broadway Sessions we took a trip down memory lane to Bikini Bottom at our Spongebob Cast Reunion Show! It was a joy to have the gang all back together as we all reminisced and naturally, hilarity ensued. Our wonderful lineup included Lauralyn McClelland, Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Danny Skinner & Ethan Slater, Robert Taylor Jr., Gavin Lee, Kelvin Moon Loh, Tina Landau, with special guests Marty Thomas, Finn Douglas, and Rising Star Catie Pires Fernandes. What a fun way to gear up for the HIGHLY anticipated Spongebob broadcast on Nickelodeon last week! 






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