Ep.6 - Ben Vereen
b'Richard Frankel talks to Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen about his journey from Brooklyn to Broadway, working with legend Bob Fosse, "Hair" in the 60s, and and his newest hit show, Steppin\' Out with Ben Vereen, at 54 Below July 10 - 21. Vereen is known to most theatre audiences for his Tony and Drama Desk winning performance in Pippin, Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Chicago, Fosse and Jelly\'s Last Jam. Television audiences will remember him from his celebrated portrayal of Chicken George in Roots, along with recent appearances on How I Met Your Mother, Grey\'s Anatomy (Prism Award) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In January, 2012, Mr. Vereen was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. More information at 54below.com'