MARY MILLBEN (ELIZABETH KECKLEY)
Mary Millben is a story of the American dream, and a brand rooted in God, American patriotism, and love of country. Her unique career began as a White House presidential appointee to President George W. Bush which paved the way for recognition as one of the world’s celebrated voices in music. Coined as America’s “National Anthem Singer” across the country and praised for her renditions of international anthems for India and China, Mary has performed the National Anthem and patriotic music for three consecutive U.S. Presidents - President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, and President Donald Trump, international royalty, and world leaders. Mary has been featured at the 58th Presidential Inauguration, The White House, the United States Congress, 2022 Fox Nation July 4th Special (Alveda King’s House), 2020 Republican National Convention, for the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), 2016 RIO Olympics, off-Broadway, in India, China, Europe, Canada, Africa, and in concert halls worldwide.
Mary made her New York debut at the Westchester Broadway Theatre starring in Ray Roderick’s Gershwin musical ‘S Wonderful. June 2019, Mary starred in the world premiere of Tazewell Thompson’s play Jubilee at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. In addition, Mary starred in Arena Stage’s premieres of Sophisticated Ladies and Crowns, for which she received a Helen Hayes Award nomination. Mary has headlined solo concerts at popular New York venues including The Copacabana, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, The City Winery, The Cutting Room, and featured at the Iridium.