LJ Benet
Theatre Credits, Bio and Tickets
LJ Benet stars as Michael Emerson in The Lost Boys on Broadway at the Palace Theatre from March 26, 2026.
Benet makes his Broadway debut leading this new musical, though he has been seen across the country — and, as a singer-songwriter, he's been heard on multiple streaming platforms. As an actor, Benet has appeared as in the 2025 Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar and earned Ovation and LA Drama Critics Circle Awards for his performance as The Boy in Waiting for Godot at the Mark Taper Forum. He began his professional career as a child actor, appearing on The Mentalist and playing young Tommy in the The Who's Tommy with Tony winner Alice Ripley. As a singer, Benet has headlined such venues as The Mint in Los Angeles and the Mercury Lounge in NYC.
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'Operation Mincemeat' tickets now available through March 2027
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Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart make Emmy Awards history; more theatre stars represented among 2026 winners
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'Now You See Me Live' to play limited holiday run on Broadway
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One-night-only 'Bill Pay' Broadway musical to star Billy Porter, Billy Zane, Jessica Vosk
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‘& Juliet’ sets Broadway closing date
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Gina Torres to star in 'Buena Vista Social Club' on Broadway
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Horror stories are bone-chillingly big on and off Broadway this season
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Guide to 'Small Mouth Sounds' on Broadway starring Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Sarah Paulson, Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, and Isaac Powell
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Sherri Shepherd to join 'Aladdin' on Broadway
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Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Sarah Paulson, Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Isaac Powell to star in ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ on Broadway