Broadway favorite Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform during Theatre Aspen ’s 2020 gala February 22 at the Hotel Jerome in Colorado.
Mitchell is a two-time Tony recipient, winning Best Actor in a Musical in 2000 for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate and receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Award in 2016 for his work with the Actors Fund of America.
The star recently dropped his latest album Plays With Music and will return to the stage this year opposite Audra McDonald in a concert version of Ragtime . Mitchell and McDonald originated roles of Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and Sarah on Broadway in 1998. In April, he’ll be honored by the Actors Fund alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
LISTEN: A Track From Brian Stokes Mitchell’s Solo Album Plays With Music
In addition to Kiss, Me Kate and Ragtime , Mitchell earned a Tony nomination for his performance in Man of La Mancha and King Hedley II . The actor has also appeared in Shuffle Along , Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown , and Love/Life on Broadway.
Theatre Aspen’s 2020 summer season will include Chicago , Rock of Ages , and a yet-to-be announced play. The theatre company is currently accepting submissions for the second annual Solo Flights festival, which will take place at the Hurst Theatre from September 16–20.
For more information, visit TheatreAspen.org .
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From Ragtime to Shuffle Along: Celebrating Brian Stokes Mitchell's Greatest Stage Roles
From Ragtime to Shuffle Along: Celebrating Brian Stokes Mitchell's Greatest Stage Roles
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Angela Teek and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Oh, Kay!
Tamara Tunie, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in Oh, Kay!
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in Oh, Kay!
Jeff Hyslop and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss of the Spider Woman
Jeff Hyslop, Chita Rivera and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss of the Spider Woman
Martha Swope
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Howard McGillin in Kiss of the Spider Woman
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime
Catherine Ashmore
Brian Stokes MItchell and Audra McDonald in Ragtime
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes MItchell record Ragtime
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime
Catherine Ashmore
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime
Sony Music
Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss Me, Kate
Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss Me, Kate
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss Me, Kate
Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss Me, Kate
Brian Stokes Mitchell in a promotional shot for King Hedley II
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Leslie Uggams in King Hedley II
Brian Stokes Mitchell and cast in Man of La Mancha
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Man of La Mancha
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Man of La Mancha
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Man of La Mancha
Brian Stokes Mitchell at the 2000 Tony Awards
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Christine Baranski in Sweeney Todd
Brian Stokes MItchell and Marin Mazzie in Kismet
Brian Stokes Mitchell and cast in a promo shot for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Sherie Rene Scott and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Vivian Nixon, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nina Lafarga and Justin Guarini in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Brian Stokes Mitchell signs autographs on the premiere voyage of Playbill's "Broadway on the High Seas" cruise
Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jeff Goldblum on "Glee"
Jeff Goldblum, Lea Michele and Brian Stokes Mitchell on "Glee"
Brian Stokes Mitchell and John Glover rehearse Much Ado About Nothing
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Steel Burkhardt in Much Ado About Nothing
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Hamish Linklater in Much Ado About Nothing
Jack Cutmore-Scott and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Much Ado About Nothing
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Tony Sheldon in The Bandwagon
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Osnes in The Bandwagon
Brian Stokes Mitchell in The Bandwagon
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Adrienne Warren, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald and ensemble
Joshua Henry, Brandon Victor Dixon, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell
Day 2: Brian Stokes Mitchell
Day 2: The evening featured a riveting performance by Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Dove Cameron and Brian Stokes Mitchell in the L.A. Opera production of The Light in the Piazza
Mitchell has been a special guest performer on Playbill Travel’s Broadway on the High Seas cruises. Cabins are now on sale for Broadway in the Great Northwest , Playbill Travel’s first domestic cruise featuring Kate Baldwin, Tedd Firth, Aaron Lazar, and Beth Leavel (April 26–May 4, 2020), and for Broadway on the Mediterranean (August 31–September 7, 2020), featuring Audra McDonald , Will Swenson , Gavin Creel , Caissie Levy, and Lindsay Mendez , and for Broadway on the Nile (December 27, 2020–January 7, 2021) and Broadway on the Caribbean (February 15–22, 2021), with performers soon to be announced. To book a suite or stateroom, call Playbill Travel at 866-455-6789 or visit PlaybillTravel.com .