Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His first love and passion is and always will be the stage. “The theatre was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication and appreciation of hard work and values that will stay with me a lifetime. The stage sharpens the creative instrument and encourages you to go deeper inside and try new things,” states Ben. On Broadway, Ben Vereen has starred in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, 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.”

//awards

Theater

• 1973 Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical:Pippin[winner]
• 1973 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance:Pippin[winner]
• 1972 Tony Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical:Jesus Christ Superstar[nominee]
• 1972 Theatre World Award:Jesus Christ Superstar[winner

Television

• 1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
• 1976 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
• 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music - Nominee
• 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series - Nominee
• 1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee

//honors

• 2011 - inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
• 2012 - inducted into the National Museum of Dance
• 2012 - inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame.
• 2013 - First recipient of the Walk of Fame Award from the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts
• 2014 - named Cabaret Award Best Celebrity Male Vocalist