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HAPPENING IN INDY IN MARCH“A Perfectly Peculiar Jazz Cabaret”
Featuring James Benn and Brent E. Marty
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3:30pm
The District Theatre
627 Mass Ave
Downtown Indy 46204
Tickets and info:
$25 adult
$18 students and seniors
IndyDistrictTheatre.org
(317) 522-8099
Beloved Indianapolis performer James Benn returns to The District Theatre with a brand-new cabaret that is soulful, playful, and deeply human. A longtime Mass Ave resident and audience favorite, James brings his signature warmth, mischief, and stunning voice back to the stage—this time in the intimate Brian Payne Theatre.
Following acclaimed appearances in Back in Business and In the Life: Songs of Gay Harlem, James kicks off the new year with A Perfectly Peculiar Jazz Cabaret, joined by the extraordinary pianist and music director Brent E. Marty. Together, they reimagine jazz standards, show tunes, and unexpected gems—adding their own unmistakable flair to songs that celebrate resilience, joy, and connection.
With live music, candid storytelling, and a generous dose of humor, James invites audiences into an evening that feels both personal and communal. It’s a cabaret for anyone who loves great music, a good story, and the kind of performance that reminds us why gathering together still matters—especially in uncertain times.
Come spend an evening with two master musicians putting their own special spin on the songs that feed the soul.
Tickets and info:
$25 adult
$18 students and seniors
IndyDistrictTheatre.org
(317) 522-8099
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James Benn is a cabaret singer, actor, stage director and activist. He produced his one-person show, Little Butchie Sings, at the IndyFringe Festival. He toured the U.S. with Five Guys Named Moe and has an association with the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ as a performer and a director. At IRT he’s been in several plays including To K*ll a Mockingbird, A Christmas Carol, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He appeared in August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at the Phoenix Theatre directed by Bryan Fonseca. He lived and worked in New York City for twelve years, where he performed Off-Off Broadway and with the performance art ensemble Rev Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping.
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The District Theatre, 627 E Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1606, United States
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