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Industry News Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform at Theatre Aspen 2020 Gala The two-time Tony recipient takes the stage in the famous Colorado town.

By Dan Meyer

January 22, 2020

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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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Angela Teek and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Oh, Kay!</i> — Angela Teek and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Oh, Kay!*

Tamara Tunie, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in <i>Oh, Kay!</i> — Tamara Tunie, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in *Oh, Kay!*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in <i>Oh, Kay!</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Angela Teek in *Oh, Kay!*

Jeff Hyslop and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Kiss of the Spider Woman</i> — Jeff Hyslop and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*

Jeff Hyslop, Chita Rivera and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Kiss of the Spider Woman</i> — Jeff Hyslop, Chita Rivera and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*

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Brian Stokes Mitchell and Howard McGillin in <i>Kiss of the Spider Woman</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Howard McGillin in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*

Brian Stokes MItchell in <i>Ragtime</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Ragtime*

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Brian Stokes MItchell and Audra McDonald in <i>Ragtime</i> — Brian Stokes MItchell and Audra McDonald in *Ragtime*

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes MItchell record <i>Ragtime</i> — Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes MItchell record *Ragtime*

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Ragtime</i> — Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Ragtime*

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Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Kiss Me, Kate</i> — Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Kiss Me, Kate*

Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Kiss Me, Kate</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Kiss Me, Kate*

Brian Stokes Mitchell in a promotional shot for <i>King Hedley II</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell in a promotional shot for *King Hedley II*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Leslie Uggams in <i>King Hedley II</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Leslie Uggams in *King Hedley II*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and cast in <i>Man of La Mancha</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and cast in *Man of La Mancha*

Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Man of La Mancha</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Man of La Mancha*

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Man of La Mancha</i> — Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Man of La Mancha*

Brian Stokes Mitchell at the 2000 Tony Awards

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Christine Baranski in <i>Sweeney Todd</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Christine Baranski in *Sweeney Todd*

Brian Stokes MItchell and Marin Mazzie in <i>Kismet</i> — Brian Stokes MItchell and Marin Mazzie in *Kismet*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and cast in a promo shot for <i>Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown</i> — 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 <i>Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown</i> — Sherie Rene Scott and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*

Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*

Vivian Nixon, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nina Lafarga and Justin Guarini in <i>Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown</i> — 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 <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and John Glover rehearse *Much Ado About Nothing*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Steel Burkhardt in <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Steel Burkhardt in *Much Ado About Nothing*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Hamish Linklater in <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Hamish Linklater in *Much Ado About Nothing*

Jack Cutmore-Scott and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> — Jack Cutmore-Scott and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Much Ado About Nothing*

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Tony Sheldon in <i>The Bandwagon</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Tony Sheldon in *The Bandwagon*

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Osnes in <i>The Bandwagon</i> — Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Osnes in *The Bandwagon*

Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>The Bandwagon — Brian Stokes Mitchell in *The Bandwagon*

Shuffle Along HR06.jpg — Brian Stokes Mitchell, Adrienne Warren, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald and ensemble

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Shuffle Along HR11.jpg — Joshua Henry, Brandon Victor Dixon, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell

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Broadway_on_the_High_Seas_Day_2_St._Maarten_HR — Day 2: The evening featured a riveting performance by Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Dove Cameron Brian Stokes Mitchell Light in the Piazza HR — Dove Cameron and Brian Stokes Mitchell in the L.A. Opera production of *The Light in the Piazza*

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