Ben Vereen

Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen is a one-man show that has been dazzling audiences from Hawaii to Abu Dhabi. A unique blend of artistry combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr., it features such hit songs as "Surviving Gravity,""My Way,""Mr. Bojangles," and "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries." A contemporary and timeless journey, each performance is filled with song and dance, stories of his life, and a great deal of humor. This program is perfect for foundation galas and hospital fundraisers.

After suffering an accident so severe that it nearly took his life, entertainer Ben Vereen required intense physical and occupational therapy to learn to walk, talk, sing, and even live again. In an inspiring and motivating presentation, Vereen share his personal journey and the importance of the rehabilitation he received. He imparts a message of hope, conveying to audiences that, without the help of a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists, he would not be performing today – or living his life to the fullest.

• From There to Now: African Americans in the Civil War. Actor and keynote speaker Ben Vereen discusses the roles African Americans played in the Civil War, where these soldiers came from, and how they managed to survive – not only in the army, but as black Americans in a tumultuous time.
• 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?"
• Who Are We Now? Vereen opens up an honest dialogue, asking, "How did we go from being 'colored' to being a 'negro' to being 'black' to being 'African American'?"
• 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.