Rock/Pop
Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration
About This Event
Ben Vereen, whose career was forged in New York theater and who won a Tony Award for Pippin in 1973 after early attention in the original Broadway run of Jesus Christ Superstar, marks his 80th birthday with a program at NJPAC. His work across musical theater, concert staging and screen roles emphasizes precise rhythm and character-driven storytelling, a throughline likely shaping this stage presentation.
About the Artist
Ben Vereen
Ben Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer whose career was forged in New York theater. He drew early attention in the original Broadway run of *Jesus Christ Superstar*, then won a Tony Award for leading *Pippin* in 1973.