Benjamin Weiss News

Photos: Meet the Cast of WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 19, 2025

Performances begin this week for The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos of the cast here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2025

The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants?, with music and lyrics by Joseph Church, and book and lyrics by Jeff Bienstock.

The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2025

The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series.

Photos: The Beautiful City Project's WE WILL ROCK YOU

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2024

The Beautiful City Project's November Musical-in-Concert production of WE WILL ROCK YOU took place earlier this week.

WE WILL ROCK YOU to be Presented for One Night Only by The Beautiful City Project

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 29, 2024

The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for WE WILL ROCK YOU, a fundraising event at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, benefiting Chicago's Season of Concern through a silent auction.

Photos: The Beautiful City Project's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2024

The Beautiful City Projected presented JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on Monday evening, raising funds for the Chicago organization Intentional Sports.

The Beautiful City Project to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 30, 2024

The Beautiful City Project will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on 6/24 at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL.

Addison County Launches AddisonArts.org

by Stephi Wild — November 14, 2023

Town Hall Theater has announced the launch of AddisonArts.

Photos: A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, The Beautiful City Project's Fundraising Party For Season Of Concern

by Stephi Wild — January 4, 2023

The Beautiful City Project held it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, on Friday, December 19th at Floating World Gallery.

A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, A Holiday Party Featuring An All-star Cast, to Raise Funds And Awareness For Season Of Concern

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 29, 2022

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, an incredible Chicago organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater practitioners.

Major Attaway & More to Star in Reading of PANTS! THE JIMMY PANTS MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 15, 2022

The York Theatre Company, in association with Jim Kierstead, Executive Producer, will present a presentation of the new musical Pants! The Jimmy Pants Musical with music and lyrics by Joseph Church (York’s Rothschild and Sons, The Lion King, The Who's Tommy) and book and lyrics by Jeff Bien

BWW Review: Broadway Records' FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL (Studio Cast Recording) is Mostly Bubbly

by David Clarke — June 8, 2020

Recently, Broadway Records released FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL (Studio Cast Recording).

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Caitlin Kinnunen Sing from FRANKIE THE MUSICAL!

by Nicole Rosky — May 28, 2020

Below, listen as Caitlin Kinnunen sings 'Take a Deep Breath' from Frankie! The Musical.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of May 25 - FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL, ROYALTIES, Robbie Rozelle, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 27, 2020

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Frankie! The Musical (Caitlin Kinnunen), Royalties (Darren Criss), The Perfect Fit: The Musical (Laura Benanti), Robbie Rozelle and more!