Benjamin Rauhala is an American music director, arranger, and producer best known for his work in Broadway and cabaret. He is the co-creator and host of the concert series "Broadway Princess Party", which has toured internationally with leading Broadway performers, and he produced the long-running "Broadway Loves" series at New York's 54 Below. On Broadway, Rauhala has worked on productions including "Fiddler on the Roof" (2016) and "American Psycho". He has also co-founded competitions for emerging songwriters and served as music director for high-profile events such as the 2024 American Theatre Wing Gala.
Rauhala holds a Master's Degree in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Central Florida, and a Bachelor's Degree in Piano and Percussion from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. [1]
Rauhala made his Broadway debut in 2016, playing in the pit for Fiddler on the Roof . [1] At the same time, he was the copyist for American Psycho . [2]
Rauhala is the co-creator of the Broadway Princess Party series, touring around the country with celebrated actresses like Susan Egan, Jodi Benson, Christy Altomare, Aisha Jackson, and Krysta Rodriguez. [3] [4] [5] Rauhala narrates the show as the "Fairy Godprince." [6] The concert series began in 2018. [6]
In 2019, Rauhala co-founded "Write Out Loud" with Taylor Louderman, a competition for emerging songwriters. [7] [8]
In 2024, Rauhala was the music director for the American Theatre Wing Gala. [9]
Rauhala produces the 'Broadway Loves' series at 54 Below, a cabaret-style performance where celebrated theatre performers cover songs by a well-known artist. [10]
Rauhala is friends with Ariana DeBose; before DeBose hosted the Tony Awards in 2022, he posted a picture of them getting dressed up to sneak into afterparties in 2014. [11]