'Ragtime' revival puts renewed emphasis on people Nov 16, 2009
What made the original so enticing was not so much the lavishness of its setting but the impeccable casting that anchored the show and which made stars out of such performers as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie. In this revival, the actors are not quite as accomplished in creating credible portraits even though Dodge has given them more breathing space in which to come alive. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
UPDATED: Saying goodbye Complete coverage of services for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Sep 1, 2009
Orrin G. Hatch; The Impossible Dream sung by Brian Stokes Mitchell, soloist; Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino; Sen. John C. Culver; Just A Closer Walk with Thee, sung by Boston Community Chorus; Vice President Joseph R. Biden; and Caroline Kennedy. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Political Luminaries Pay Tribute To Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
Kennedy's friend, Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, sang Kennedy's favorite song, "The Impossible Dream" from the musical "Man of La Mancha," for which Mitchell was nominated for a Tony Award. And a video tribute directed by renowned documentarian Ken Burns and Mark Herzog was played. (KCRA 3, CA)
A time to remember Aug 29, 2009
Paying tribute to Kennedy s love of music, soloist Brian Stokes Mitchell filled the room with a moving rendition of The Impossible Dream, one of Kennedy s favorite songs, that brought many in the audience to tears. Nick Littlefield, Kennedy s staff director from 1989 to 1997, joked that one of his main qualifications for the job was his ability to croon. (Boston Globe)
Ted Kennedy's Wake: A Fond Farewell to 'Captain Ahab' Aug 29, 2009
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns offered a video, Brian Stokes Mitchell sang one of Kennedy's favorite songs, "The Impossible Dream," accompanied by Vytas Baksys. And Irish tenors John McDermott and Colm Wilkinson led the audience to its feet for a final, rousing version of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." The crowd of more than 600 included 85 Kennedy family members, actress Lauren Bacall, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, former Senator John Edwards and... (Time.com)
Thousands turn out for Kennedy viewing Aug 29, 2009
Performances included Kennedy's favorite song, "The Impossible Dream," sung by Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. Also on tap was a video tribute directed by renowned documentarian Ken Burns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LETTERS: NCT, July 10, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
" No health care.Rights come from our Creator, not from the government. Governments grant privileges, which they can take away. Rights granted by our Creator cannot be taken away by government unless we permit it.Government cannot provide health care for one segment of the population without taxing another segment of the population to pay for it.The Obama administration intends to take away the unalienable rights granted to all by our Creator.We the people created the federal government to be a... (North County Times)
Brian Stokes Mitchell: San Diego-sprung Broadway vet is stoked about performing at the Moonlight Jun 25, 2009
Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform Saturday at the Moonlight Amphitheatre's celebration gala in Vista. Dubbed "The Last Leading Man" by The New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell has been long established as one of Broadway's leading lights ... Moonlight Gala Celebration starring Brian Stokes Mitchell. (North County Times)
BACKSTAGE: Tony-winner to sing at Moonlight gala Jun 18, 2009
Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform at Moonlight Stage Productions' annual fundraising gala on June 27, 2009 ... Moonlight's gala on June 27 will star one of the biggest stars to ever emerge from the local musical theater scene ---- Tony-winning Broadway veteran Brian Stokes Mitchell. (North County Times)
Critic's Corner Weekend May 22, 2009
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host, and Dianne Wiest, Laurence Fishburne, Katie Holmes, Trace Adkins, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Denyce Graves, among others, are scheduled to appear. ABC has a new scripted show of its own this weekend: Sunday's imported miniseries Diamonds (9 ET/PT). (USA Today -- Life)
GMU’s Center for the Arts Announces 2009n10 Season of Great Performances at Mason May 7, 2009
The season includes both veteran artists and new stars and kicks off on Sept. 26 with a performance by Broadway s Brian Stokes Mitchell, with the newly minted American Festival Pops Orchestra under Anthony Maiello. The performance, which is a part of the annual Arts by George. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Holmes returns to stage for Memorial Day concert Apr 10, 2009
The concert will include appearances by General Colin Powell, actors Laurence Fishburne, musicians Katharine McPhee and Trace Adkins, and Broadway stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson. The show will be broadcast live on PBS.. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
