Biography

Ben Chavez is an award-winning songwriter, actor, and musician. Best known for his breakout role in the Broadway National Tour of Disney’s Aladdin, he has performed on stages throughout the United States and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and The Kennedy Center. A regular performer at Theatre Under the Stars, Ben has credits in Newsies, Frozen, In the Heights, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He was also recently seen in the Houston Grand Opera production of West Side Story.

Ben is the recipient of the 2024–25 Performing Arts Houston NEW/NOW Award for his original concept album, Last Day, County Fair. The album will receive its two-night premiere this September at the Wortham Theater Center. His latest EP, Benjamin, is available on vinyl and can be streamed on all major platforms. In Houston, Ben has performed at numerous prestigious events, including The San Luis Salute, the Houston Symphony Gala, the Knights of Momus Coronation, the Houston Ballet Ball, and The Diana Awards. He is also a recurring guest on KPRC’s Houston Life.

Passionate about developing the next generation of performers, Ben serves as Head Vocal Coach at The Broadway Studio. He is a proud graduate of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. For more information, visit benchavezmusic.com.