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Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

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Brian Stokes Mitchell

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. An extremely versatile and in-demand singer, Stokes has performed at venues spanning jazz, opera, pops, country, and musical theater worlds.

McCallum Theatre

Join your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the IN UNISON Chorus for this joyful celebration of Black History Month. The rich baritone of Tony Award®-winning guest artist Brian Stokes Mitchell resounds in this concert highlighting the magnificent variety and depth of Black musical expression.

Lift Every Voice

Stifel Theatre

Get ready for an outstanding evening with two-time Tony® Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert. Dubbed as “The Last Leading Man,” Mitchell’s diverse background will take you on a journey through the likes of Broadway, opera, film and much more! With hits from “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Jelly’s Last Jam,” and “Shuffle Along,” Brian Stokes’ powerful stage presence is something that everyone will enjoy!

Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert

Grand 1894 Opera House

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate. He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. In 2016 he was awarded his second Tony Award, the Isabelle Stevenson Tony for his work with The Actors Fund.

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts

Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and trailblazing pianist Lara Downes (“2022 Classical Woman of the Year” NPR’s Performance Today) join together for a revelatory evening of music and conversation reflecting on the transformative expansion of music from the first half of the 20th century. Celebrate the musical legacies of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and other pivotal composers who shaped the sound and spirit of American music as we know it today. Accompanied by the Musicfest Pops Ensemble, the artists will perform beloved classics including “Sophisticated Lady”, “Lush Life”, and “Rhapsody in Blue”, as well as rare musical gems.

A New World A-Comin’

Highlands Church

NJPAC celebrates the close friendship of legendary singer and songwriter Miss Peggy Lee and the greatest vocal star of all, Frank Sinatra. This one-night-only event features Christian McBride as Musical Director, with a lineup of all-star vocalists including Aloe Blacc (Wake Me Up), multi-GRAMMY® winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bettye LaVette (I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Man of LaMancha, Ragtime) and Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive)—along with the Christian McBride Big Band and Strings.

Celebrating Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra & Friends

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell’s 40-year career spans Broadway, television, film and numerous concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate, earned Tony nominations for his performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime, and was recently inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame.

An Evening With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Perelman Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center with the 2023 Gala featuring the incomparable Brian Stokes Mitchell. This special event is set to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 8:00 pm, promising an extraordinary showcase of talent and elegance.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, celebrated by The New York Times as the "last leading man," is a revered figure in the realms of Broadway, television, film, and concert performances. His illustrious career has been honored with a Tony Award for Outstanding Actor in "Kiss Me, Kate," alongside nominations for his roles in "Man of La Mancha," "Ragtime," and "King Hedley II." Beyond his artistic achievements, Mitchell's humanitarian efforts have been recognized with the Isabelle Stevenson Award, a Tony honoring his contributions to the community, and his induction into the Theatre Hall of Fame. Notably, his heartfelt renditions of "The Impossible Dream" from his apartment window during his recovery from Covid became a symbol of hope and gratitude towards essential workers.

For this gala event, Brian Stokes Mitchell will be accompanied by a talented trio consisting of Tedd Firth on piano, Clint de Ganon on drums, and Paul Beaudry on bass, ensuring an evening filled with mesmerizing performances. The event will also feature show-only tickets and exclusive Gala Dinner Packages, providing a variety of experiences for attendees. For more information on tickets and packages, please visit mahaiwe.org/gala.

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230, is proud to host this special gala event as part of its commitment to bringing exceptional artistic and cultural experiences to the community. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a Broadway legend in an intimate setting, celebrating the power of performance and the arts.

Mark your calendars for an evening of sophistication, talent, and community spirit at the 2023 Gala with Brian Stokes Mitchell.

2023 Gala: Brian Stokes Mitchell

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Dubbed “The Last Leading Man” by the New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway, television and film, along with appearances in the great American concert halls.  His Broadway career includes performances in “Man of La Mancha” (Tony nomination and Helen Hayes Award); “Kiss Me Kate” (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards); “Ragtime” (Tony nomination); August Wilson’s “King Hedley II” (Tony nomination); “Kiss of the Spider Woman;” “Jelly’s Last Jam;” and David Merrick’s “Oh, Kay!” and “Mail,” which earned him a Theatre World award for outstanding Broadway Debut.
His long television career began with a seven-year stint on “Trapper John, M.D.” Numerous film and TV appearances more recently include his role on “Glee” as one of Rachel Berry’s (Lea Michele) two dads, alongside Jeff Goldblum; “One Last Thing” which debuted at Toronto’s 2005 Film Festival, recurring roles on “Crossing Jordan” and “Frasier,” PBS’ “Great Performances,” DreamWorks’ “The Prince of Egypt”; and his “Presidential Debut” in “The Singer and the Song” from the White House.

Whether it’s his unique blend of jazz and classical, his undeniable gift for lyricism or his legacy to the Broadway musical, Leonard Bernstein remains a beloved American original. 

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