Benton's first prominent professional role was her role as Nabulungi in the
West End and U.S. national tour of
The Book of Mormon. Benton was cast in the titular role of
Natasha Rostova in
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 with the
American Repertory Theatre; she later made her
Broadway debut opposite
Josh Groban as Pierre when the show opened at the
Imperial Theatre on November 14, 2016. Benton was nominated for the
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in the show. On October 17, 2018, it was announced that Benton would assume the role of
Eliza Hamilton in the Broadway production of
Hamilton, beginning performances on October 30, starring opposite
Michael Luwoye,
Daniel Breaker,
Mandy Gonzalez and
James Monroe Iglehart. In November, she reprised her role replacing
Krysta Rodriguez in the Broadway revival of the show. She left the production on December 24. She would star opposite Creel,
Brian d'Arcy James,
Patina Miller,
Stephanie J. Block,
Montego Glover,
Andy Karl,
Joshua Henry, and
Joaquina Kalukango. In December 2023, it was announced that Denee will star as Susan in the production of
Tick, Tick... Boom! at
The Kennedy Center. == Personal life ==