An Evening With Ben Vereen & Friends at Pearl Theatre at The Palms
Dates: (4/27/2025 )
Pearl Theatre at The Palms |
Broadway In The HOOD
7582 Las Vegas Blvd #416
Las Vegas ,NV 89123
Phone: 7024828777
Get ready for an electrifying night of Broadway magic as Broadway in the HOOD presents "Ben Vereen & Friends," a star-studded fundraising event benefiting the Legacy Theatre of Excellence—Nevada’s first-ever African American-owned theatre and education complex! This unforgettable evening will celebrate our world-renowned humanitarian and living legend, Tony Award® winner Ben Vereen, along with a dazzling lineup of Broadway icons, music legends, and celebrated performers, with songs that celebrate everything from Broadway to Beyoncé! The night will feature five-time Grammy Award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Merald “Bubba” Knight; Tony Award® winner and acclaimed film, TV, and Broadway star Lillias White; legendary singer, songwriter, and entertainer Clint Holmes; award-winning Broadway and Las Vegas entertainer Earl Turner; Las Vegas’ Queen of Jazz, Genevieve Dew; and many more! Taking place on April 27 at The Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort, this extraordinary evening promises to be one to remember!
Cast and Creative team for An Evening With Ben Vereen & Friends at Pearl Theatre at The Palms
Cast
Ben Vereen
Tony Award Winner
Tony Award® winner and Broadway legend Ben Vereen takes centerstage as the evening’s headliner, bringing his legendary charisma and unmatched talent to Las Vegas. Vereen, known for his show-stopping performances in Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Chicago, has been honored with a Drama Desk Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a coveted spot in the American Theatre Hall of Fame. His illustrious career spans over five decades across stage, screen, and television, cementing his status as one of the most versatile and dynamic performers of our time. In addition to his celebrated performances, Vereen serves as Director of Global Outreach for Broadway in the HOOD, mentoring the next generation of artists alongside BITH Founder Torrey Russell. His commitment to the arts and youth empowerment has made him an enduring force in entertainment and education.
Lillias White
Tony Award Winner
Acclaimed film, TV and Broadway star Lillias White is a Tony Award-winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Cy Colman’s The Life. She has also appeared on Broadway in roles such as Effie in Dreamgirls, Grizabella in Cats, Asaka in Once on This Island, Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, and Dorothy in the national tour of The Wiz. She is also well known for her roles as Calliope in the Disney film Hercules.
Clint Holmes
Emmy Award Winner
Bubba Night
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recipient
Creative Team
Broadway In The HOOD
Producer
Torrey Russell
Writer / Director
Emanuel Montford
Writer / Director
Dave Lobe
Musical Director
Choreographer
Justin Bryant
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