Ben Vereen.
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Birth Place: Miami, FL, USA
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Well known to theatre audiences for his Tony and Drama Desk winning performance in Pippin, Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Chicago, Fosse and Jelly's Last Jam. Television audiences will remember him from his celebrated portrayal of Chicken George in Roots, along with recent ...
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Ben Vereen. Biography
Well known to theatre audiences for his Tony and Drama Desk winning performance in Pippin, Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Chicago, Fosse and Jelly's Last Jam. Television audiences will remember him from his celebrated portrayal of Chicken George in Roots, along with recent appearances on "How I Met Your Mother," "Grey's Anatomy" (Prism Award) and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." In January, 2012, Mr. Vereen was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame.Ben Vereen. Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Performance  |
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| Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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Ben Vereen. News
Interview: Tony Award-Winner Ben Vereen Talks STEPPIN' OUT, PIPPIN, & ROOTSby Jeffrey Kare - Mar 24, 2023
On Saturday, April 1st, Broadway legend Ben Vereen will be coming to North Carolina to perform at High Point Theatre with his one-man show, STEPPIN' OUT.
BROADWAY BARBARA LIVE! OFF-BROADWAY to Play Limited Engagement at SoHo Playhouseby Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Broadway Barbara LIVE! Off-Broadway will play a special five-show limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) on April 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:00pm.
Public Celebration of the Life of Ann Reinking Will Be Held at the Ambassador Theatre This Monthby Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023
A celebration of the life of famed choreographer and performer Ann Reinking will take place later this month. Check out all of the details on where and when here!
Interview: Megan Reinking of BROADWAY ON THE ROCKS at Hyatt Regency Orlandoby Joseph Harrison - Feb 28, 2023
A new cabaret series is now underway in Orlando featuring stars from some of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. The series, called “Broadway On the Rocks” will offer it’s next show on Saturday, March 4th at the newly renovated Rocks Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. During each one-hour show, performers will share songs and stories from their lives on-stage, accompanied by pianist John R. Mason, III. Taking the stage on April 22nd will be Megan Reinking (HAIR, DRACULA THE MUSICAL, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire). I caught up with Megan and talked about her theatrical career, her experience on Broadway, and her thoughts on living in Orlando.
Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway!by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2023
Previews begin tonight, February 26, for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Sweeney Todd will officially open on March 26, 2023, at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Sweeney Todd here!
The Best Movies About Plays and Backstage Storiesby BWW Features - Feb 19, 2023
Whether it’s a musical, drama, horror, or comedy, BroadwayWorld is pulling back the curtain on some of the best movies about backstage stories!
Industry Presentations of PETE'S THEATRICAL ADVENTURES: FILICHIA TELLS ALL to Take Place This Monthby Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023
Producer Eric Krebs and Theater 555 will present industry only performances of noted theatre journalist and critic Peter Filichia in “PETE’S THEATRICAL ADVENTURES: FILICHIA TELLS ALL” for two Sunday afternoons – February 19 & 26 at 4pm at Theater 555.
Judy Kaye, Cady Huffman, Deborah S. Craig and More Will Take Part in Immersive, Theatrical Restaurant, JOURNEYby Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2023
JOURNEY, a unique dining entertainment enterprise from Tony Award winning producer Marc Routh, introduces theatrical gastronomy to New York City with an exciting blend of immersive video installations, fine dining, fashion tech, and theatre.
Interview: Ben Vereen's STEPPIN' OUT at The Catalina Bar & Grillby Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2023
Legendary star of Broadway (and all other mediums of entertainment he undertakes) Ben Vereen will be bringing his latest cabaret act Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen to the Catalina Bar & Grill February 24th & 25th.
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023
The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.
Ben Vereen. Videos
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2022
Nick Arnstein might get all of Fanny's love, but this Broadway season, the Tony Awards are all about Eddie Ryan. Jared Grimes makes his Broadway musical debut in the hit revival of Funny Girl- a performance for which he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 6, 2022
Watch Michael James Scott (Genie in Aladdin in Broadway) perform the U.S. National Anthem during yesterday's Opening Ceremony for The Special Olympics in Orlando Florida.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 23, 2022
Today we're studying up on Jared Grimes, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for FUNNY GIRL.
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021
CBS has released the new main titles for its original series B POSITIVE, performed by Annaleigh Ashford. The series also features Linda Lavin, Jane Seymour, Ben Vereen, and Priscilla Lopez. Watch the new video now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jan 23, 2021
Just last month, Broadway lost one of its brightest stars in Ann Reinking, who sadly passed away at the age of 71. Ann, or Annie and she was called by those closest to her, leaves behind a legacy of greatness. 'We've lost a big icon in our craft...' said her friend and colleague Chita Rivera. 'But somewhere there is a light that shines, and that light is Annie. Now she shines within us and we have to keep that alive. We have to talk about her and think about her.'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 20, 2020
Today, enjoy a conversation with the great Ben Vereen, who performs 'For Today' and click here to pre-order the album today!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 9, 2020
Everything's alright, because we've got the buzz on what's a happenin' this weekend, and it's Jesus Christ Superstar.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 11, 2019
Carrying the name of one of the great dance icons of the American musical theater, the Chita Rivera Awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence past, present and future. The mission of the awards is to honor the superb achievements of the nominees, and also to recognize the talent and passion of all theatrical choreographers and dancers. Additionally, through education and scholarships, the awards nurture future generations and preserve notable dance history.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019
On this day in 2013, Diane Paulus' high-flying revival of Stephen Schwartz PIPPIN opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theater!
by Stage Tube - Mar 27, 2019
This week, theatre legend Ben Verseen stopped in at the WBGO studio for a performance of 'What A Wonderful World'. Check out video of the song below!
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