With the recent news of Theo Stockman leaving American Idiot on Broadway, it made me think of one of the actors, Ben Thompson. I always enjoyed seeing Ben's roles in American Idiot and how he mainly played in the background, but shined in the guerney scene as a wounded vet. I was curious to know a little bit more about him.
The best bio I found is at: http://broadwayworld.com/article/GYPSY_OF_THE_MONTH_AMERICAN_IDIOTs_Ben_Thompson_20100702
I remember talking to Ben while I was in New York in September and asked for his autograph. He told me how thrilled he was to be working with his idols and how everyday was a dream come true. I remember how his eyes truly lit up when he spoke of Billie Joe Armstrong... how he used to call Billie his idol and now he called him his friend. Something that evening really attached me to Ben and I feel his talents have yet to be truly revealed. Thank you, Ben!
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