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Australian born Ben McHugh has never been far from the stage. His first experience was as Danny Zuko in his high school production of GREASE. Discovering his love for the theater and acting, Ben performed in numerous community musical theater productions, before being accepted in to the prestigious West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to which he graduated with a BA in Musical Theater.
Ben has since performed in the Australian National Tours of PIRATES OF PENZANCE, SHOUT! THE MUSICAL OF THE WILD ONE and most notably THE PRODUCERS (directed by Susan Stroman) as the "Springtime For Hitler" Lead Tenor for which he was nominated for a Green Room Award. Other productions have included KING LEAR (Oswald), BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Paul), NO SEX PLEASE... WE'RE BRITISH! (Peter), CHESS (Anatoly), ANYTHING GOES (Billy), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Hero) and TITANIC (Thomas Andrews).
He has also been a regular guest singer on Bert Newton's GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA (Network Ten Australia), and was given the incredible opportunity to sing the New Zealand National Anthem for the Rugby Union Bledisloe Cup at Sydney's Olympic Park Stadium. He has also been a regular performer with P&O Australia and Princess Cruises.
In 2015, Ben made his Broadway debut in the ABBA hit musical MAMMA MIA! He has also appeared in the National Tours of HAIRSPRAY, MAMMA MIA!, and the International Tour of GREASE. New York credits include THE SECRET GARDEN, TITANIC, 50 SHADES OF F****D UP, TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL, JEKYLL & HYDE, ICON and LIBERTY: A MONUMENTAL NEW MUSICAL (the original Off-Broadway Cast Recording is now available on iTunes). He can be seen in the upcoming short film "PICKUP" and most recently co-starred in the CBS hit police drama "BLUE BLOODS" opposite Donnie Wahlberg, directed by Alex Zakrzewski.
He is currently performing in Punchdrunk's off-Broadway hit SLEEP NO MORE.

Ben McHugh STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Punchdrunk Production, 2022
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Ensemble [Replacement]

OFF-BROADWAY



'Liberty: A Monumental New Musical' - Francis A. Walker 



'Fifty Shades of F****D Up' - Christian Grey



'Tokio Confidential' - Ralph Archer



'Skin' - Ed



 



TOUR



'Mamma Mia' - Ensemble (Bill/Sam cover)



'The Producers' - Lead Tenor



'Hairspray' - Corny



'Grease' - Vince Fontaine



 



REGIONAL



'Jekyll & Hyde' - Lord Savage/Spider/J&H Cover



'The Secret Garden' - Neville Craven



'King Lear' - Oswald



'Barefoot In The Park' - Paul



'No Sex Please...We're British!' - Peter



 



FILM/TV



'The Loudest Voice In The Room' - Co-Star - Showtime



'Blue Bloods' - Co-Star - CBS



'Riley' - Dutch - Brooklyn Oz Productions



'Gregory' - James - Brooklyn Oz Productions



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Jesse Eisenberg Will Make Stage Directing Debut at Chain Winter One-Act Festival


The 2024 edition of the CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL at Chain Theatre in New York City will feature the stage-directorial debut of Jessie Eisenberg and over 60 new plays. Don't miss this exciting event from February 8th to March 3rd.

From Broadway to Brooklyn...Oz! Actor/Filmmaker Ben McHugh Launches WEDIDIT Fundraise Campaign For New Short-film ‘TIME'


Broadway actor and award-winning filmmaker, Ben McHugh is excited to announce Brooklyn Oz Production's first crowdfunding campaign for his next short-film, TIME.

Photos: First Look At Nathaniel Stampley, Lana Gordon & More IN MT Shorts' STILL HERE


Get a first look at MT Shorts' musical short film STILL HERE.

Nathaniel Stampley, Lana Gordon & More Star In Musical Short Film STILL HERE


MT Shorts, the award-winning creative production company behind 'Hey, Beautiful!' and 'High School Zoomiscal', has announced its next original musical short film, STILL HERE, starring Broadway's Nathaniel Stampley (Paradise Square, The Color Purple), Lana Gordon (Hadestown, CHICAGO) and featuring Nicholas Rodriguez (Company, Tarzan), Lance Roberts (The Music Man, My Fair Lady), Michelle Dawson (Spiderman, Mamma Mia), David Harris (Moulin Rouge, 3x Helpmann Award Nominee), and Natalie Roy (CBS's The Equalizer, Showtimes' The Affair), directed by Kaye Tuckerman (Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Mamma Mia).

James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson & More to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November


The Green Room 42 has announced its November line-up for in-person cabaret performances. The lineup will feature James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more.

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC Plays to Sold-Out Audiences


The Australian Theatre Festival is an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City that included three staged readings of Australian plays, including the 2020 New Play Award Winner, The Tiniest Thing by Richard Jordan, a cabaret at The Green Room 42, an industry panel and a community networking event.

The Green Room 42 Announces Holiday Lineup


The Green Room 42 has announced their line-up through the holidays and New Year’s Eve. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest, most spacious, and funkiest cabaret club.

See Eva Noblezada, Betsy Wolfe & More Next Week at The Green Room 42


The Green Room 42 has announced their line-up for the next week. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest, most spacious, and funkiest cabaret club.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Celebrates Australian Creativity, Community And Culture In New York City


On December 10, 2021 the premiere in-person AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts, launches.

Birdland Theater Hosts Benefit in Honor of Marin Mazzie Todayth


Birdland Theater announces So in Love: A Benefit Concert for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, In Honor of Marin Mazzie. The concerts will take place today, November 14, with shows at 7pm and 9:45pm.

Birdland Theater Hosts Benefit in Honor of Marin Mazzie November 14th


Birdland Theater announces So in Love: A Benefit Concert for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, In Honor of Marin Mazzie. The concerts will take place on Wednesday, November 14, with shows at 7pm and 9:45pm.

Klea Blackhurst and Samantha Massell Lead MADEMOISELLE COLOMBE Tonight at 54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the 'full-bodied' Mademoiselle Colombe, by Michael Valenti (Oh, Brother), Edwin Dulchin and Albert Harris, starring Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof, La Boheme) as the beautiful and talented young Colombe.

Klea Blackhurst and More Round Out MADEMOISELLE COLOMBE Cast at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below is will present the 'full-bodied' Mademoiselle Colombe, by Michael Valenti (Oh, Brother), Edwin Dulchin and Albert Harris, starring Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof, La Boheme) as the beautiful and talented young Colombe. Joining Massell are KLea Blackhurst (Merman's Apprentice, The Nutty Professor, Bingo) as Madame Alexandra (a role originated by Tammy Grimes), Ben McHugh (Mamma Mia, Sleep No More, Tokio Confidential) and Jason Pintar (Oh, Brother!) as Deschamps. Also joining the ensemble is Shawn Verrier (Charlie and Algernon).

Photo Flash: Donna McKechnie & Tony Sheldon Star in ICON


Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) and Tony & Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) will star in The New York Musical Festival's (NYMF) upcoming production of ICON, a romantic new musical with book by Sebastian Michael and music & lyrics by Jonathan Kaldor.  Paul Stancato directs and choreographs a cast of 14, which also includes Colin Anderson*, Leslie Becker*, Patrick Connaghan*, Chase Crandell*, Chloe Holgate*, Charlotte Maltby*, Ben McHugh*, Kalia Medeiros*, Erika Peterson, Chris Ramirez*, Casey Shane*, and Sam Simahk*.  With a seven piece orchestra, ICON is being staged at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET® Project, 229 West 42nd Street (bet. 7th and 8th Aves.) in NYC for five performances from Wednesday, July 20 through Tuesday, July 26, 2016.  *Member, Actors' Equity Association.

Leslie Becker to Join Donna McKechnie & Tony Sheldon in ICON at NYMF


Leslie Becker (Bonnie & Clyde, Anything Goes, Amazing Grace) has joined the cast of The New York Musical Festival's upcoming production of Icon alongside Tony winner Donna McKechnie ( A Chorus Line) and Tony and Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon ( Priscilla, Queen of the Desert).

Donna McKechnie & Tony Sheldon to Lead New Musical ICON as Part of NYMF


Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) and Tony & Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) will star in The New York Musical Festival's (NYMF) upcoming production of ICON, a romantic new musical with book by Sebastian Michael and music & lyrics by Jonathan Kaldor. 

LES MIZ Star Hayden Tee to Host AUSTRALIA SINGS! at Feinstein's/54 Below


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, along with Your Theatrics International present AUSTRALIA SINGS! on July 10 at 7pm.

Stageplays to Host THE OAKLAND SISTERS Benefit Reading


Stageplays Theatre Company (Stageplays) presents a 2-performance intimate benefit co reading Sunday and Monday, February 28-29, 2016 to introduce its next world-premiere play, The Oakland Sisters, a new drama by two-time Emmy-winner, Harding Lemay.

Stageplays Theatre Company to Present IT'S ONLY MONEY


Stageplays Theatre Company presents a 2-performance benefit concert reading Sunday and Monday, December 13-14, to introduce its next world-premiere play, It's Only Money, a new comedy by Llywelyn Jones and Tom Ferriter.

Ben McHugh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben McHugh been in?

Ben McHugh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben McHugh been in?

Ben McHugh has not appeared in the West End.

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