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