Aaron Benham News

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 2nd, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — September 2, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of Porchlight Music Theatre's Newly Revised SIDE SHOW

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2015

Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 2015-16 season with SIDE SHOW, running September 11 - October 18, directed by Porchlight Music Theatre artistic director Michael Weber with music direction by Aaron Benham, choreography by Andrew Waters, music by Henry Krieger, and book & lyrics by Bill Russell,

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Porchlight to Present Chicago Premiere of Revised SIDE SHOW

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2015

Porchlight Music Theatre's first production of its 2015 - 2016 season will be Side Show, running September 11 - October 18, directed by Porchlight Music Theatre artistic director Michael Weber, music direction by Aaron Benham, choreography by Andrew Waters, music by Henry Krieger, book and lyrics

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 5th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — August 5, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Porchlight Sets Casts for First Post-Broadway Premiere of SIDE SHOW, FAR FROM HEAVEN & AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

by Tyler Peterson — August 3, 2015

Exciting news just in to BroadwayWorld! Michael Weber, artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre, has announced the casts of the Chicago premiere of the 2014 revision of Side Show, the return of Porchlight's hit Ain't Misbehavin', multi-Jeff Award-winner Summer Naomi Smart starring in the Chic

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 10th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — June 11, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

BWW Reviews: Theo Ubique's Crazy Good Hamlisch Songbook

by Misha Davenport — June 9, 2015

Hits keep coming at Theo Ubique's latest revue honoring the late composer Marvin Hamlisch

Griffin Theatre Company Wins Big at Chicago's 42nd Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards

by Matt Smith — June 9, 2015

June 8, 2015 - Chicago, IL.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 3rd, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — June 3, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK Begins Tonight at Theo Ubique

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2015

Theo's summer cabaret will feature favorites and lesser-known gems by the Emmy-Grammy-Oscar-Tony winning composer Theo Ubique's summer cabaret of 2015 will turn to the songs of one of the best-loved composers of the 20th Century's later decades when it showcases the songs of Marvin Hamlisch from ton

NO ONE HERE BUT US WITCHES Musical Cabaret Set for 6/22 & 29 at Uptown Underground

by Tyler Peterson — May 27, 2015

NO ONE HERE BUT US WITCHES, a fun, campy and touching witch-themed cabaret conceived by Harmony France, will perform June 22 and June 29, 2015 at 8 pm at Uptown Underground, 4707 N.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 20th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — May 20, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK Begins 6/4 at Theo Ubique

by Tyler Peterson — May 8, 2015

Theo's summer cabaret will feature favorites and lesser-known gems by the Emmy-Grammy-Oscar-Tony winning composer Theo Ubique's summer cabaret of 2015 will turn to the songs of one of the best-loved composers of the 20th Century's later decades when it showcases the songs of Marvin Hamlisch from Jun

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 6th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — May 6, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Sarah Ruhl's 'MELANCHOLY PLAY' Makes Midwest Debut at Piven Theatre Workshop Tonight

by BWW News Desk — May 2, 2015

Piven Theatre Workshop announces the Midwest Premiere of Melancholy Play: a chamber musical by Sarah Ruhl, with new music by Todd Almond, directed by Polly Noonan.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 29th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — April 29, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Sarah Ruhl's 'MELANCHOLY PLAY' Makes Midwest Debut at Piven Theatre Workshop Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2015

Piven Theatre Workshop announces the Midwest Premiere of Melancholy Play: a chamber musical by Sarah Ruhl, with new music by Todd Almond, directed by Polly Noonan.

Breaking: Chicago's Non-Equity Jeff Awards Disqualify 'The Hypocrites' and Rescind Nominations

by Robert Diamond — April 25, 2015

Sean Graney, who recently returned to Chicago to resume his post as Artistic Director of The Hypocrites, informed the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee that he just learned the theater company had been operating under an Equity CAT-N contract for the duration of the 2014-2015 Non-Equity season.

THE JEFF AWARDS Nominations Announced - THE HYPOCRITES, Griffin Theatre, and More!

by Christina Mancuso — April 24, 2015

The Jeff Awards Committee today announced 118 nominations in 24 categories for the 42nd Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2015.

Howard Brown Health Center Benefit Concert Set for The Cab at Stage 773, 5/10

by Tyler Peterson — April 23, 2015

Option Up!, the acclaimed musical theater cabaret and talk-show, celebrates co-host Christopher Pazdernik's birthday with Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a concert to benefit Howard Brown Health Center on Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 in The Cab at Stage 773, 1225 W.