Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time
- Show 8 PM
- Venue
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert plays New Jersey Performing Arts Center, a 2,800-capacity theater in Downtown Newark, on Saturday, November 21. The show starts at 8 PM.
It’s a birthday bash for the Broadway icon! The illustrious Ben Vereen has appeared in some of the most groundbreaking works in musical theater and film. He originated Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, won a Tony for Pippin and dazzled in everything from Hair to Fosse to Wicked. In addition, there have been his unforgettable roles in the Bob Fosse film All That Jazz, the landmark TV series Roots and the 2026 hit series The Gray House. On stage or screen, Ben Vereen has been at the center of American cultural history. He’ll be joined by an all-star lineup of special guests and the Andy Farber Orchestra, performing songs from Vereen’s career on Broadway, film and TV.
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