Mr. Ben Vereen—acclaimed performer and humanitarian—joined Milton students on campus this week, in class and in performance. The Tony Award-winning actor, with roles in features such as Roots, Pippin, Wicked, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Muppets, Grey’s Anatomy and Law and Order, has entertained audiences around the world. His talent on the stage is coupled with his focus on improving access to arts and services among people around the United States. For his humanitarian contributions, he has received numerous awards including Israel’s Cultural and Humanitarian Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, an Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award and a Victory Award.
