Singer, Actor, Dancer Ben Vereen Steppin' Out in Danville

WEKU

Published February 16, 2017 at 6:00 AM EST

Singer, actor and dancer Ben Vereen brings his show called “Steppin Out” to the Norton Center for the Arts Saturday evening.

WEKU’s John Hingsbergen spoke with the 70-year-old about his show, the value of the arts and some of his current efforts, including a project to help troubled kids.

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