Ben Vereen
Ben Vereen is one of the most accomplished entertainers of our time; a Tony Award-winning Broadway legend, humanitarian, and celebrated speaker whose extraordinary journey inspires audiences across generations.
Ben Vereen Booking & Availability
Fees, availability and booking details for corporate events, appearances and live programs.
How do I book Ben Vereen for a corporate event?
Use the Check Availability form above to send your proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. The Mollie Plotkin Group will follow up with availability and next steps.
What is Ben Vereen’s booking fee?
Ben Vereen’s current booking fee depends on the date, location, event format and scope of the appearance. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group for current pricing.
Is Ben Vereen available for my event date?
Submit your proposed date and event details and the Mollie Plotkin Group will confirm current availability.
Who is Ben Vereen’s booking agent?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about booking Ben Vereen.
What types of events can Ben Vereen be booked for?
Corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events and virtual programs may be available depending on the engagement.
Ben Vereen Performances & Event Experiences
Ben Vereen is available for live performances, fireside chats, panel discussions and value-added appearances for corporate and private events.
- A Journey to Broadway (with accompanist)
- The Art and Understanding of Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Inspiring You to be All that You Are
- Overcoming Adversity
- Diabetes: Taking Control & Living Your Life
- Learning to Live Again: Ben’s personal journey through recovering from a near fatal accident.
- The Arts and Education
- Substance Abuse
- Life Begins as a Senior Citizen
- Black History in Youth: Vereen explores the past and the present, discussing the youth of the black history movement.
- Holding On to Our Heritage: In schools today there is a lack of black history, claims Ben Vereen. Join him as he poses the question, “How do we hold on to our heritage?”
- From Roots to Now: Ben Vereen, who played “Chicken George” in the iconic miniseries Roots, talks about history through the lens of shooting Roots as well as through the scope of where black history is today.
Ben Vereen Biography & Credentials
A Star On and Off the Stage
On Broadway, Ben Vereen has starred in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, and A Christmas Carol. His role in Pippin garnered him the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.”
Ben’s new Amazon TV series Sneaky Pete, produced by Bryan Cranston has already been picked up for a second season. Moreover, this past Spring Ben starred in the TV show Making History alongside Leighton Meester, Adam Pally, and Yassir Lester. He also starred in the Rocky Horror Picture Show for Twentieth Century Fox directed by Kenny Ortega. However, Ben is currently working on his return to Broadway with his new show “Reflections.”
Want to book Ben Vereen for an event?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book Ben Vereen for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.
Our team will help confirm Ben Vereen’s availability, speaking fee, travel requirements, and fit for your audience. To start the booking process, please share your event date, location, audience size, event format, and the type of presentation you are looking for.
The Mollie Plotkin Group is a full-service keynote speaker agency and entertainment bureau that helps organizations secure keynote speakers, entertainers, athletes, celebrities, and thought leaders for corporate meetings, conferences, fundraisers, and special events.
Ben Vereen | Multi-Talented Entertainer
For 40 years, Ben has showcased his versatility, performing shows in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. Ben’s show is a unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. His notable Broadway performances include roles in Wicked, Pippin, and Jesus Christ Superstar. In fact, Ben was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972 and won a Tony for his appearance in Pippin in 1973
Philanthropic Endeavors
Ben’s gift of time has benefited many organizations. He has served on Ballet Florida’s Board of Directors, the American Red Cross and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Association. In addition, he spearheaded his own organization, “Celebrities for a Drug Free America.” This organization raised money for drug rehabilitation centers, educational programs, and inner-city community-based projects.
In 2001, Medgar Evers College created the Ben Vereen Scholarship for the Performing Arts. Similarly, Vereen received an Achievement in Excellence Award from his alma mater, the High School of the Performing Arts.
