Etai Benson
American actor
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Etai Benson is an actor best known for his Broadway career. His Broadway credits include Company, The Band's Visit, and Wicked.[1][2]
Early life and education
Benson trained at Stagedoor and the Moscow Art Theatre School.[3][4] He attended the University of Michigan.[5][6]
Career
Benson made his Broadway debut as Boq in Wicked.[4]
Benson joined the Broadway cast of The Band's Visit in 2017, originating the role of Papi.[7][8] He won a Grammy for the original cast album.[8]
In July 2019, Benson played Nate in an industry presentation of The Devil Wears Prada alongside Emily Skinner and Krystina Alabado.[9]
In October 2019, producers announced that Benson would play Paul in a revival of Company.[10] His casting was notable given that the role of Jamie was gender-swapped for this production; Matt Doyle portrayed Jamie.[11] The show began previews but the opening was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] In November 2021, Benson reassumed his role as Paul in Company.[13][14]
In 2023, Benson played Motel in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Fiddler on the Roof.[15]
Benson starred as Seymour in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Little Shop of Horrors in 2024; his costars included Talia Suskauer and Latrice Royale.[16]
In 2025, Benson joined the cast of Wonderful Town at New York City Center Encores! as Frank Lippencott.[17]
Personal life
Benson is married to fellow Wicked actress Alexandra Socha; together they have a child.[1][15] He is Jewish and identifies as Israeli-American.[18]
Prior to 2017, he was credited as Etai BenShlomo.[19]