Ben Davis
This week, we’re On the Couch with Ben Davis, who is currently making his way, one brick at a time, through the Underworld as Hades in Broadway’s Hadestown. With an impressive career on stage and screen, Ben’s credits include Dear Evan Hansen, Les Misérables, and most recently Ragtime at Lincoln Center. When he’s not on the stage, you can find Ben spending time with his dog Bingley, drinking champagne with his pizza, or losing his long-fought battle against his screen-time. Read our full interview below.
What do you consider to be your best asset?
I think it’s my ability to put others at ease and feel taken care of.
What was your proudest moment?
When an ex booked her first Broadway show. It’s so much easier to feel it for someone else than for myself. I’m working on that…
What is your favorite drink?
Champagne
What is your favorite food?
Pizza with Champagne
What is your favorite condiment?
Ranch
What is your current obsession?
My dog, Bingley
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
My phone
What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
Passive income. Enough to live on.
What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
Champagne and the accompanying foods with it.
What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
Scrolling on my phone. Take it away!!!!
What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
Mentally/emotionally? Scrolling on my phone. Physically? Pizza and Champagne
What’s the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Work ethic. They were both farm kids.
What’s the single worst trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Gah. Pass.
What in the world most thrills you?
Friends/family/loved ones all around a table eating, drinking, and laughing. Nothing better.
What current trend in popular culture most irritates you?
Influencers.
What was the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever experienced on the job?
Not knowing my mic was up and having me singing “Living la vida loca” pour out into the theatre during les miz.
What is your favorite place in the world?
My terrace watching a beautiful sunset.
What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
Consideration.
Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
Duh. Dogs.
What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
Being able to see, talk to, and hug my dad again.
What is your personal motto?
It’s a quote from Orpheus Descending –
“Take me out to Cypress Hill in my car. And we’ll hear the dead people talk. They do talk there. They chatter like birds on Cypress Hill, but all they say is one word and that one word is “live,” they say “Live, live, live, live, live!'” It’s all they’ve learned, it’s the only advice they can give. Just live. Simple! A very simple instruction…”