Ben Vereen

Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. On Broadway, Vereen has appeared in "Wicked," "Fosse," "I'm Not Rappaport," "Hair," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Grind," "Jelly’s Last Jam" and "A Christmas Carol." His role in "Pippin" garnered him both the prestigious Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In 2012, Ben was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame as well as the Dance Hall of Fame. For more than 40 years, Vereen has showcased his versatility and creativity performing countless one-man shows in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. Besides performing with symphonies nationwide, Vereen tours with his one man show, "Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen," featuring the music of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and the best of Broadway. Part of our Performing Arts Series.