Press and Accolades

Gene (Ben Roseberry), blames himself for the accidental death of his sister when they were children. With his pain approximately one cell beneath the surface of his skin, he is forever ready to burst into emotionally lucid song.

Laura Collins-Hughes for The New York Times

The best part of the show, however, may just be the barbershop quartet. Comprised of Eddie Korbich, Ben Roseberry (the unforgettable Dr. Craven from last season’s The Secret Garden), Omari Tau, and Phillip Boykin, this Quartet’s numbers transport us to a world of haunting harmonies and evoke a wistfulness for a bygone era.

Courtney Symes for Broadway World

“McCalla, Blumenkrantz, Roseberry and Hensley make the most of the book – easily landing the many layered gags and one-liners. Blumenkrantz and Roseberry’s rapport is incredible and a bauble for the audience.”

Adam F Cohen for New Jersey Stage

“Neville is played by vocal powerhouse Ben Roseberry, who waffles between being his family's humble servant and a conniving, jealous spare to the heir. He first reveals his feelings for her, posthumously, in the powerful duet with his brother Archibald, ‘Lily's Eyes.’ "

Courtney Symes for BroadwayWorld

“Even in its still imperfect form, though, "Harris Burdick" has a condensed emotional power and a unique style that are both well served by the young and talented cast here. Ben Roseberry, in dual roles as the son and the odd neighbor, is particularly quirky and touching…”

Louise Kennedy for The Boston Globe

“Most amusing is “Wilson,” a terrific setpiece that has Roseberry as a stoner on a road trip who gets mixed up in a gas station robbery. Roseberry’s terrific comic perf gives the song and the show a welcome lift of humor and energy.”

Frank Rizzo for Variety

“The duo is at its best with upbeat, comic songs, although that's at least in part thanks to the outstanding performance by Roseberry, who takes the lead on two of them. "Subway Song" is an amusing tune about a guy stuck in a dead end job, working minimum wage at a Subway sandwich shop. "Wilson" is a peppy number about a stoner who unwittingly becomes the getaway driver when his equally drugged-out friend holds up a gas station. Roseberry also gets the ballad, "Growing Up," about a son's troubled relationship with his father. In each of these, the actor-singer is emotionally connected, bringing out the humor without ever losing track of the sadness at the center of each of the tales.”

Dan Bacalzo for TheaterMania

“I call “Comin' Home’ our non-traditional "I want" song. It's a tender and vulnerable love song to the father Ace never meets. Ben was actually on our first Lyons & Pakchar album #Love(Live), which debuted in Fall 2013. His voice is butter—wholesome and open. I knew he’d break our hearts, and that’s exactly what he did.”

Douglas Lyons interviewed by Ruthie Fierberg for Playbill

“For years I struggled with a lack of vocal flexibility. Ben has opened up my voice and added a solid third to the top of my range and flexibility throughout. We’ve worked extensively on making my breaks more smooth and after years of work I can comfortably navigate the typical breaks of a baritone without pushing. Lastly, I think it’s important to point out that Ben is just an excellent human being. He’s kind and supportive and always makes you feel good about your work. It’s an underrated skill for a teacher to be able to lead with kindness and Ben does that effortlessly with everyone. anyone would be lucky to have him as an instructor.”

Brandon Ellis, Broadway actor. “Once”, “Bandstand”, “Company”, “The Play that Goes Wrong”