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Benjamin Cook
Ben Cook in 2016
Born
Benjamin Tyler Cook

(1997-12-11) December 11, 1997 (age 27)
Eden, North Carolina
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, singer
Years active2007–present
Known forRagtime
Billy Elliot the Musical
Newsies the Musical
Tuck Everlasting
Mean Girls

Benjamin Tyler Cook (born December 11, 1997)[1][2][3] is an American actor, dancer and singer. A Helen Hayes Award nominee, he has appeared in four Broadway productions: Ragtime, Billy Elliot the Musical, Tuck Everlasting and currently in Mean Girls. He has also performed in two Broadway national tours, Billy Elliot the Musical and Newsies the Musical; and appeared on television in episodes of 30 Rock, House of Cards, Veep and Law & Order: SVU.

Early life

Cook was born in Eden, North Carolina. He grew up in New York City and Lorton, Virginia.[4] He is the youngest child of Jill and Glenn Cook. His mother is an assistant director[5] for the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). His father is an award-winning freelance writer,[6] photographer,[7] publishing consultant[8] and blogger.[9]

Cook attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City for middle school and some of high school.[10]

Career

Cook is best known for his musical theatre roles.[11] He made his Broadway debut in Ragtime, at the Neil Simon Theatre, understudying and performing the role of "Edgar (the little boy)". He performed in several productions at both Ford's Theatre and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C.[12] Cook then returned to Broadway in the role of "Tall Boy" in Billy Elliot the Musical, at the Imperial Theatre, and played the roles of "Michael," then "Billy" in the North American National Tour of the production. His final tour performance as "Billy" was in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 19, 2013.[13] Later, he toured for a year and a half in the role of "Race" and occasionally performed the role of "Crutchie" as the understudy in the first national tour of Newsies the Musical.[14]

On January 15, 2016, it was announced that on January 31, 2016, after over 500 performances, Cook would leave the national tour of "Newsies" to become a member of the original Broadway cast of the new musical,"Tuck Everlasting," based on the 1975 children's novel written by Natalie Babbitt. Previews began on March 31, 2016[15] but the show closed on May 29, 2016, after 28 previews and 39 performances.[16][17]

Cook subsequently reprised his work in the role of "Race" in "Newsies," in the filmed production of the stage musical, which ran in limited release in selected movie theatres, February 16, 18, 22, 2017.[18][19]

On television, Cook has appeared as "Young Jack" to Alec Baldwin's "Jack Donaghy", on 30 Rock, in the episode entitled, "Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish;"[20] as well as appearances, as Walt, in the episode of the HBO series, Veep, entitled "The Choice"[21] and "Chapter 27", as Heather Dunbar's son on the Netflix series, House of Cards.[22] Following the filmed production of "Newsies," Cook filmed an appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing the role of "Adam Turner," in the episode entitled, "Great Expectations."[23][24]

On July 27, 2017, it was announced that Cook was cast in the world premiere of the musical adaptation of the film Mean Girls. Its pre-Broadway debut is slated for Oct. 31, 2017, at the National Theatre, in Washington D.C. The book of the musical is written by Tina Fey. Casey Nicholaw, who also directed Cook in Tuck Everlasting directs and SNL creator, Lorne Michaels is the producer.[25][26][27][28]

Theatre

Theatre
Date Title Role Theatre Note
November 16, 2007 -
December 30, 2007
A Christmas Carol
Tiny Tim[29]
Ford's Theatre
Washington D.C.
February 28, 2008 -
April 13, 2008
Macbeth
Young Macduff[30]
Folger Shakespeare Library
December 2, 2008 -
December 28, 2008
A Christmas Carol
Urchin, Ignorance, Turkey Boy
Ford's Theatre
February 3, 2009 -
March 8, 2009
The Heavens Are Hung in Black
Tad Lincoln[31]
Lansburgh Theatre
April 18, 2009 -
May 17, 2009
Ragtime
Understudy: Edgar (The little boy)[32]
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
November 15, 2009 -
January 10, 2010
Understudy: Edgar (The little boy)[33][34]
Neil Simon Theatre
Broadway
March 12, 2010 -
April 4, 2010
The Golden Age
The Page[35]
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington D.C.
July 7, 2010 -
October 14, 2011
Billy Elliot the Musical
Tall/Posh Boy,
Understudy: Michael[36]
Imperial Theatre
Broadway
November 3, 2011 -
January 22, 2012
Michael[37]
National Tour
National Tour
June 30, 2012 -
May 19, 2013
Billy[38]
October 11, 2014 -
January 31, 2016
Newsies the Musical
Race, Understudy: Crutchie[39]
Previews began:
March 31, 2016 -
Opened on:
April 26, 2016[40][41] - Closed on:
May 29, 2016[42][43]
Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble, Understudy: Jesse Tuck, Hugo[44]
Broadhurst Theatre
Broadway
October 31, 2017-
December 3, 2017
Mean Girls (musical)
Ensemble[45]
National Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Pre-Broadway Out of Town Run
Previews began:
March 12, 2018
Opened on:
April 8, 2018
Mean Girls (musical)
Ensemble
August Wilson Theatre
Broadway

Television & Film

Television & Film
Year Title Role Episode Original Air date/Release Date Network
2010
30 Rock
Young Jack[46]
"Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish"
December 2, 2010
NBC
2013
House of Cards
Heather Dunbar's son[47]
"Chapter 27"
February 27, 2015
Netflix
2014
Veep
Walt[48]
"The Choice"
April 13, 2014
HBO
2017
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Adam Turner[49]
"Great Expectations"
February 15, 2017
NBC
2018
Paterno (film)
Aaron Fisher[50]
N/A
April 7, 2018
HBO

Awards

Theatre
Year Award Category Result Production Theatre
2012
Helen Hayes Award
Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
 Nominated[51]
Billy Elliot the Musical
The Kennedy Center

Personal life

The Cook family home is in Lorton, Virginia.[52]

References

  1. ^ Benjamin Cook. Performer Playbill. 2016; retrieved February 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Benjamin Cook Theatre Credits BroadwayWorld.com. Copyright Wisdom Digital Media. 2016; retrieved February 12, 2015.
  3. ^ Benjamin Cook profile, imdb.com; retrieved February 12, 2015
  4. ^ Growing Up "Normal", glenncook.virb.com; retrieved October 18, 2015.
  5. ^ About ASCA. Contact Us Archived May 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, schoolcounselor.org; retrieved May 23, 2015.
  6. ^ Award Winners, glenncook.virb.com; retrieved May 23, 2015.
  7. ^ Glenn Cook Photography Glenn Cook Photography; retrieved May 23, 2015.
  8. ^ About Me. A Biography in 178 Words, glenncook.virb.com; retrieved May 23, 2015.
  9. ^ Glenn Cook: Words, Photos, glenncook.virb.com; retrieved May 23, 2015.
  10. ^ "Lorton's Ben Cook, 14, takes starring role in 'Billy Elliot' national touring production - Metro Arts". metropolitanarts.org. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  11. ^ BWW Interview: Benjamin Cook of TUCK EVERLASTING Talks Dance and Broadway Gianluca Russo. Broadway World. March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  12. ^ Benjamin Cook Internet Broadway Database; retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. ^ "Meet Billy Elliot: Ben Cook", TheSkyKid.com; retrieved January 30, 2016.
  14. ^ Disney NEWSIES official website; retrieved April 15, 2015.
  15. ^ Tuck Everlasting Begins Broadway Previews Today Robert Viagas. Playbill. Mar 31, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016
  16. ^ "Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Posts Closing Notice" Archived May 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Robert Viagas. Playbill, May 24, 2016
  17. ^ Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Closes Today Robert Viagas. Playbill. May 29, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016
  18. ^ Disney Theatrical Productions Presents Disney's Newsies The Broadway Musical Fathom Events. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  19. ^ "Newsies" Movie Shooting Soon Glenn Cook: Words, Photos. August 10, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  20. ^ "Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish", imdb.com; retrieved April 15, 2015.
  21. ^ Ben on HBO's "Veep", glenncook.virb.com; retrieved April 30, 2015.
  22. ^ "Ben Cook on 'House of Cards'”, kids-on-tour.net Kids on Tour; retrieved April 30, 2015.
  23. ^ Great Expectations Law & Order SVU. Great Expectations. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  24. ^ THE KING AND I Press Coverage, Ben Cook on Law and Order: SVU, and more! Emily Lang. Kids On Tour. October 19, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  25. ^ Mean Girls musical officially finds its cast Marc Snetiker. Entertainment Weekly. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
  26. ^ Tina Fey’s Broadway-Bound ‘Mean Girls’ Sets Cast Jeremy Gerard. Deadline. Hollywood. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
  27. ^ Mean Girls Musical Finds Its Plastics in Taylor Louderman and Ashley Park; Additional Casting Announced Ryan McPhee. Playbill. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
  28. ^ Broadway-Bound Mean Girls Musical to Star Erika Henningsen, Taylor Louderman & More Andy Lefkowitz. Broadway.com. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
  29. ^ Ponick, Terry (January 9, 2012). "Ben Cook – talented young DC area performer is outstanding supporting player in Billy Elliot". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  30. ^ "Macbeth Run Extended at Folger Theatre". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  31. ^ FORD’S THEATRE REOPENS WITH A WORLD PREMIERE OF THE HEAVENS ARE HUNG IN BLACK Fords Theatre Heavens Release, January 30, 2009; retrieved February 9, 2016.
  32. ^ "RAGTIME to Be Filmed January 8 for Lincoln Center Archives". Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  33. ^ "Photo Flash: RAGTIME Plays Final Show on Broadway January 10". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  34. ^ "Benjamin Cook". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  35. ^ "Walter Bobbie Directs GOLDEN AGE At The Kennedy Center 3/12-4/4". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  36. ^ "Cast list for Billy Elliot at the Imperial Theatre". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  37. ^ "Meet Billy Elliot: Ben Cook". BETM. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  38. ^ "Ben Cook and Noah Parets Join BILLY ELLIOT's National Tour". May 19, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  39. ^ "Seize the Day!: National Tour of Disney's Newsies Launches Today". October 11, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  40. ^ "Broadway Premiere of 'Tuck Everlasting' Sets Complete Cast", Broadway.com, January 15, 2016; retrieved February 9, 2016.
  41. ^ Tuck Everlasting Opens on Broadway Tonight Robert Viagas. Playbill. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016
  42. ^ "Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Posts Closing Notice" Archived May 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Robert Viagas. Playbill, May 24, 2016
  43. ^ Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Closes Today Robert Viagas. Playbill. May 29, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016
  44. ^ Benjamin Cook Playbill. 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016
  45. ^ [1]Playbill. 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018
  46. ^ Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish 30 Rock. Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  47. ^ Chapter 27 House of Cards. The Choice. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  48. ^ The Choice Veep. The Choice. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  49. ^ Great Expectations Law & Order SVU. Great Expectations. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
  50. ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_No_More_(book)
  51. ^ Lehman, Daniel. "Helen Hayes Award Nominees Announced". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  52. ^ METROPOLITAN SCHOOL of the ARTS’ STUDENT to PERFORM in DISNEY’s NEWSIES at NATIONAL THEATRE WUSA9.com; retrieved May 23, 2015
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