Benton's first prominent professional role was her role as Nabulungi in the West End and U.S. national tour of The Book of Mormon. Later she was cast in the titular role of Natasha in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 with the American Repertory Theatre; she made her Broadway debut when that show opened at the Imperial Theatre on November 14, 2016. Benton received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical nomination for her role in the show. She appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 12, 2016, to discuss the role.
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Denee Benton, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Denée Benton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Denée Benton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Denee Benton has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Denee Benton has not appeared in the West End.
Denee Benton has been nominated for several awards for her performance in "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
Denee Benton won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
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