Ben Vereen Steps Out with the Hartford Symphony

Ben Vereen, star of Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more, harmonizes with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra Oct. 15 for “Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen.”

Directed by guest conductor David Loeb, this concert will feature music from Vereen’s album Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen. The performance will be held at 8pm in Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen will feature popular songs from Broadway and popular hits from Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., including such favorites as “Defying Gravity,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “Something's Coming” and “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.” In addition to song and dance numbers, this concert will feature Vereen’s well-known, humor, witty personality and heart-warming stories.

Tickets range in price from $20-$67.50. Student tickets are $10. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact HSO ticket services at 860-244-2999 or visit www.hartfordsymphony.org.