Ben Vereen to attend drug ed luncheon

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 16th annual Drug Education Luncheon will feature Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen, who won a Tony for his performance in Bob Fosses Pippin.

Vereen has gone on to solidify his place among Broadway royalty, with starring roles in such Broadway productions as Wicked, fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Jellys Last Jam, Grind, A Christmas Carol and Im Not Rappaport.

He recently starred in the new play Fetch Clay, Make Man, directed by Jersey Boys director Des McAnuff.

Vereen, a legend of stage and screen, is well known for iconic role as Chicken George in the Television mini-series, Roots. He has guest starred on television shows How I Met Your Mother, Greys Anatomy, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, just to name a few.

The luncheon is the primary fundraiser for the Drug Education Council. The Drug Education Council is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a drug-free society, preventing chemical dependency, and providing quality education, information and intervention programs.

The luncheon will be held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel on Monday, March 26.

For more information about the Luncheon, please call 478-7855 or go to the website http://www.drugeducation.org .

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Ben Vereen to attend drug ed luncheon