S10 Ep61: Ben Forster, star of The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Elf & Rocky Horror

Ben Forster is In The Frame!

Ben has realised a big new album, Musicals: Greatest Hits. Released by WestWay music, the album has been a huge project as Ben recorded it with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Ben is beloved for winning the 2012 ITV show Superstar, and went on to star as Jesus in the world arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Some of Ben’s other theatre credits include Thrilled Live (West End), he originated the role of Buddy in the UK production of Elf The Musical (West End), Magaldi in Evita (West End), Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (West End) and The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera (West End & World Tour).

In this episode Ben shares the process of making his new album and why he's so proud of it. He also discusses riffing in shows, touring the world and the whirlwind of winning Superstar.

Musicals Greatest Hits is out now wherever you get your music. You can see Ben on tour next year.

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins 

@AndrewTomlins32 

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