ACTOR

SINGER

FILMMAKER

A graduate of the prestigious WEST AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA), Ben has performed in the Australian National Tours of PIRATES OF PENZANCE, SHOUT! THE MUSICAL OF THE WILD ONE, the international tour of POKEMON LIVE! and as the Lead Tenor in the original Australian Cast of THE PRODUCERS - A MEL BROOKS MUSICAL.

Mel Brook's The Producers original Australian Cast. A theatrical performance from the song 'Springtime for Hitler' featuring the Heil-Lo's.
The Producers original Australian Cast photo with Mel Brooks.

Other credits include KING LEAR, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, NO SEX PLEASE...WE'RE BRITISH!, CHESS, ANYTHING GOES and A FUNNY THING…FORUM.

He appeared regularly as a guest singer on Bert Newton's GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA (Ten Australia), and was privileged to sing the NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL ANTHEM at the 2005 Rugby Union Bledisloe Cup, which has been viewed close to EIGHTY THOUSAND TIMES on YOUTUBE.

He has also sailed the seas as a Production Lead Vocalist with P&O Australia Cruises and Princess Cruises.

A man in a black leather jacket and gloves is sitting on a motorcycle with one arm raised in a fist singing Billy Idol's song Rebel Yell.
Jesse Eisenberg with Ben McHugh

Moving to the states in 2009, Ben’s many credits include the Broadway National Tours of HAIRSPRAY and MAMMA MIA; regional credits include JEKYLL & HYDE, SECRET GARDEN, TITANIC; off-Broadway LIBERTY, TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL, FIFTY SHADES OF F****D UP, SKIN, LONESOME DOVE, DILL (OR THE PICKLE GUY) - directed by acclaimed actor Jesse Eisenberg - and the immersive experience SLEEP NO MORE.

In 2015, Ben made his Broadway debut in the smash hit musical, MAMMA MIA!

Ben McHugh on the Broadway stage The Broadhurst making his 2015 debut.
Mamma Mia Broadway closing night 2015. Ben McHugh in the cast.

He has appeared in the short films PAID FOR BY…, BLACK CANVAS, STILL HERE and SKY.  Network television Guest Roles include the Russell Crowe showtime mini-series THE LOUDEST VOICE and BLUE BLOODS opposite Donnie Wahlberg.

In 2020, Ben founded his company BROOKLYN OZ PRODUCTIONS, specializing in video editing and original content. He is an in-demand editor, collaborated on dozens of short films, music videos, documentaries and actor reels.  

During COVID, he studied screenwriting, culminating in the writing, producing and directing the short films BIG BEAR, GREGORY, and RILEY, all of which won both festival and critical acclaim!

Movie poster for "Big Bear." The poster features a scene of two people, a man and a girl, sitting across from each other at a small table with a lit candle in the middle, against a dark curtain background. The man is wearing a plaid shirt and jeans, and the girl is wearing a vest and pants. The poster displays several awards and nominations for the film, along with credits for the cast and crew, and the Brooklyn OZ Productions logo at the bottom.
A close-up of Gregory, an elderly man with glasses and a white beard, looking thoughtful. The poster includes text about a film titled 'Gregory: Searching for forgiveness never dies,' with various film festival awards and credits listed at the bottom.
Movie poster for 'RILEY' featuring a young girl lying in bed holding a teddy bear, with a dark and smoky background. The poster has numerous film festival laurels and awards displayed around the title.
Ben McHugh sitting on a wooden crate in a room with various toys and decorations, operating a video camera on a tripod.