Get up close and personal with a Disney legend, in an intimate night with Jodi Benson you won't forget

Tony nominee Jodi Benson will star in an intimate concert in Judson's Live at the Dr. Phillips Center on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of hearing—and meeting—a Broadway icon and Disney legend in person.

 A rare evening of music, storytelling and a special Meet & Greet awaits in this enchanting cabaret featuring beloved Broadway and Disney classics. Disney Legend and Tony-nominated Broadway actress Jodi Benson brings her signature warmth, humor and soaring vocals to a collection of iconic songs that have defined generations of theatergoers and dreamers alike—from timeless Broadway melodies to cherished Disney favorites. After the show, all guests will have the opportunity to meet Jodi and receive an autographed photo to forever capture the moment.

Joining her is acclaimed accompanist and music director Benjamin Rauhala, whose dynamic musicianship and expressive arrangements provide the perfect complement to the evening. Together, they create an intimate, elegant atmosphere that celebrates the enduring power of song and the stories that shape us.

This not-to-be-missed intimate show takes place in Judson's Live at the Dr. Phillips Center on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Get tickets now. https://www.drphillipscenter.org/show/jodi-benson-rmb7

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Jodi Benson is best known around the world as the beloved voice of Ariel in the Academy Award-winning Disney feature film, The Little Mermaid.

Jodi also gave voice to Barbie in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 and delighted Disney fans with a surprise cameo in Disney’s Live-Action The Little Mermaid, Disney’s Enchanted and reprising her role as Ariel in Ralph Breaks the Internet.

In 2011, Disney honored Jodi's contributions by making her a Disney Legend. An accomplished singer, dancer, and actress, Jodi made her starring role debut on Broadway, performing the iconic song "Disneyland" in the Howard Ashman/Marvin Hamlisch musical Smile. She earned a Tony nomination for her role as Polly Baker in the hit Gershwin musical Crazy for You.

Still entertaining audiences across the country and around the world, Jodi is currently living in North Georgia with her wonderful husband, Ray. They enjoy spending time with their amazing children, their daughter Delaney, their son McKinley, and his wife Mackenzie.

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