Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Offer In-Person Outdoor Benefit Concert in Massachusetts

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will offer an in-person benefit concert under the tent at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, September 5 at 8 PM ET. Proceeds benefit the Berkshire Theatre Group, The Actors Fund, and Black Theatre United.

As previously announced, Berkshire Theatre Group has created special COVID-19 safety guidelines for all performances, including face mask requirements for all attendees, temperature scans upon entry, and one-way traffic flows throughout the theatre.

Mitchell currently serves as Chairman of The Actors Fund and is one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, which launched in June.

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In addition to his Tony win in the 1999 revival of Kiss Me, Kate, Mitchell earned Tony nods for his performances in Ragtime, King Hedley II, and Man of La Mancha. More recently, the Broadway star appeared in Shuffle Along and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. He received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2016 for his work with the Actors Fund.

For concert tickets and more information about the performance, click here.

From Ragtime to Shuffle Along: Celebrating Brian Stokes Mitchell's Greatest Stage Roles

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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*

Martha Swope

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*

Catherine Ashmore

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*

Catherine Ashmore

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

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