Live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark: Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
About this event
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration comes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Legendary Broadway actor, dancer, and singer Ben Vereen continues to be celebrated for his iconic career. Celebrate this milestone wih Ben and his friends Shoshana Bean, Stephanie Pope, Melba Moore, and Lillias White.
About Ben Vereen
Benjamin Augustus Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He gained prominence for his performances in the original Broadway productions of the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, and Pippin, for which he won the 1973 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM local time
- Venue
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Address
- 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
- Accessibility
- ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.
Venue & getting there
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
How to get to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Park Place (H&M station)Train40 m
1 min walk - New Jersey Transit-MILITARY PARK LIGHT RAIL STATIONTram / light rail330 m
4 min walk - New Jersey Transit-WASHINGTON PARK LIGHT RAIL STATIONTram / light rail520 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away.
Hotels near New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel40 mCheck prices
- Robert Treat Hotel60 mCheck prices
- TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Starts
- 8:00 PM
- Getting there
- Park Place (H&M station) (train), 40 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel (40 m)
Every upcoming Ben Vereen date
- Ben VereenPrudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
Also at New Jersey Performing Arts Center that week
Good to know
When is “Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration”?
Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.
Where is “Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration” held?
Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States.
How much are tickets for “Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to New Jersey Performing Arts Center by public transport?
The closest stop is Park Place (H&M station) (train), 40 m from New Jersey Performing Arts Center – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near New Jersey Performing Arts Center?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m away.
Where else is Ben Vereen performing?
Ben Vereen also has one more date coming up, for example Newark (Nov 21, 2026).
