Benjamin Pajak
Benjamin Pajak
Benjamin Pajak (born March 24, 2011) is an American actor and musical theatre performer. He is known for his Broadway debut in The Music Man, his leading role in Oliver! at New York City Center’s Encores!, and his breakout film roles in The Life of Chuck and Playdate).
Early life and career
Benjamin Pajak was born in 2011 in Westfield, New Jersey. When he was six, he attended a Broadway performance of The Phantom of the Opera, an experience that made him interested in acting on stage. He later took part in several regional theatre productions, including Peter Pan), Winnie-the-Pooh, The Aristocats, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. In early 2020, he was selected to play Winthrop Paroo in the Broadway revival of The Music Man, after his mother encouraged him to audition.
Early life and career
Pajak was featured alongside Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the Broadway revival of The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre, with Pajak performing the cornet live, which was initially postponed for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it eventually opened, the production received mixed reviews, although Pajak's performance drew particular positive notice and earned him the Theatre World Award. The following year, he played the title role in Oliver Twist)! at New York City Center, where his portrayal was again noted by critics. In 2023, he also appeared in a production of Ragtime) at the Music Circus in Sacramento.
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