Overall Rating
4.8
By Anonymous
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
Ben Vereen's sponsorship of this show is very genuine. Having him there and so involved is the highlight! It was a very professional production - Hollywood for teens! Thank you for giving the students a chance on the big stage! They all deserve it due to their raw talent and hard work.
By SanDiegoArts
A(t least) Once in Lifetime Event
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
Absolutely incredible production. Incredibly talented students and seeing SDSU step up for the community was huge. I have always loved Ben Vereen, but to meet him and talk to the man was incredible. To see what the programs he created are doing for students of San Diego high schools is more unbelievable.
By Momtotwoteens
The Ben Vereen Awards were amazing!
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
We went to the awards show not knowing what to expect. Was it going to be just a presentation of awards, or would we see acting and singing. Wow! We saw GREAT acting and singing! There are so many talented teens here in San Diego (who knew?). Watching them perform songs and pieces from their high school plays was such a treat. The teens that performed in the winning play "Rent" were so talented, it was hard to believe that each and every one of them wasn't nominated for an individual award. Quite a show and quite a treat to be there.
By AUBear
Awards exceeded even high expectations
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
The talent of the kids nominated for these awards is amazing both in singing and self expression. San Diego has a lot to be proud of.
By Gr8sculptor
Fabulous!
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
The Ben Vereen Awards fill the heart with joy! It is a speacial treat to see the enormous talent of these high school students. It was exciting to see Ben Vereen as he shared his heartfelt efforts for the youth of San Diego. His warmth, talent and sincere intentions easily garner the community support. The benefit to SD is expansive! Congradulations to all on a fabulous evening! See you next year for sure! This is one show not to be missed!
By MissB201
What an inspirational and special event!
Spreckels Theatre - San Diego
The Ben Vereen Awards Regional Competition was a celebration of young people who are doing positive things by aspiring to excel in musical theatre and the performing arts. It was also a recognition of all of the people who have mentored, trained and supported these remarkably talented high school students who successfully made it to the regional finals, such as their teachers, family and friends. Ben Vereen was an excellent host for this competition because of his many years of accomplishment as a superb entertainer in musical theatre.