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Brian Stokes Mitchell (born October 31, 1957) is an American stage, film and television actor and singer. A powerful baritone, he has been one of the central leading men of the Broadway theatre since the early 1990s. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2000 for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate.
Mitchell was born in Seattle, Washington, the youngest of four children of George Mitchell, an electronics engineer, and his wife Lillian, a school administrator. Mitchell grew up at various U.S. military bases overseas, where his father was a civilian engineer for the U.S. Navy. As a teenager, he lived in San Diego, California, where he began acting in school musicals. Prior to Ragtime, he was known professionally as Brian Mitchell.
Mitchell's Broadway credits include Mail (1988), an all-black revival of George and Ira Gershwin's Oh, Kay! (1990), Jelly's Last Jam (1992) based on the works of jazz artist Jelly Roll Morton, Kander and Ebb's Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993), Ragtime (1998) (Tony Award nomination), the 1999 revival of Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate (Tony Award), King Hedley II (2001) (Tony Award nomination) and Man of La Mancha (2002) (Tony Award nomination).
Brian Alexander Stokes (born September 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball.
Stokes was born in Montclair, California, and graduated from Jurupa Valley High School. He played college baseball at Riverside Community College in California.
On October 2, 1998, Stokes was signed as an amateur free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He spent his first professional season with the Princeton Devil Rays in 1999. While with Princeton, he led the Appalachian League in games finished with 35. He pitched for Charleston (Single-A) in 2000, allowing one home run in 70.1 innings pitched. Stokes pitched his first complete game at Mudville on June 23, 2001, but lost the game. He played for Bakersfield during the 2002 season, leading the team in wins (10) and strikeouts (154). He threw his first professional shutout on July 14 against San Jose. Stokes started ten games for Orlando (Double-A) before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2003, resulting in his missing the entire 2004 season. In 2005, Stokes pitched for both Visalia (Single-A) and Montgomery (Double-A). A hamstring injury sidelined him for the month of July. He was recalled from Durham (Triple-A) on September 2, 2005. Stokes made his major league debut on September 3, 2006. In 2007, Brian's 59 appearances were fourth among American League rookies.
Impossible Dream is Patty Griffin’s fifth commercially released album, and fourth studio album. It was released on April 20, 2004. The album features an unlisted song – Griffin’s mother and father singing “The Impossible Dream” – at the end of “Top of the World.”
Impossible Dream reached a peak of number 67 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 16,000 copies in the United States in its first week.
All tracks composed by Patty Griffin
Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example, the element bre means "hill"; which could be transferred to mean "eminence" or "exalted one". The name is quite popular in Ireland, on account of Brian Boru, a 10th-century king of Ireland. The name was also quite popular in East Anglia during the Middle Ages. This is because the name was introduced to England by Bretons following the Norman Conquest. Bretons also settled in Ireland along with the Normans in the 12th century, and 'their' name was mingled with the 'Irish' version. Also, in the north-west of England, the 'Irish' name was introduced by Scandinavian settlers from Ireland. Within the Gaelic speaking areas of Scotland, the name was at first only used by professional families of Irish origin. It was the fourth most popular male name in England and Wales in 1934, but a sharp decline followed over the remainder of the 20th century and by 1994 it had fallen out of the top 100. It retained its popularity in the United States for longer; its most popular period there was from 1968–1979 when it consistently ranked between eighth and tenth.
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America's Choir meets with Broadways last leading man in a clip from Ring Christmas Bells. Brian Stokes Mitchell sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Buy the it CD or DVD: http://bit.ly/eKZYE
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha" on 28 Sep 2008 at the Salt Lake City convention center, accompanied by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Brian won the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Kiss Me, Kate" in 1999. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for "Ragtime" in 1998 and "Man of La Mancha" in 2002, and for Best Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" in 2001. See our website at http://www.theBestArts.com for more great dance, music and musical theatre performances.
No pertenece a los premios Tony, pero no podía faltar esta bella canción.
Brian Stokes Mitchell sings a moving version of "America The Beautiful" into his signature song "Wheels Of a Dream" (Ragtime) during the Concert For America on Jan 20th 2017. Go to www.Concert4America2017.org and watch clips AND donate to the charities being supported: NAACP, Planned Parenthood, The Southern Poverty Law Center, The National Immigration Law Center and the Sierra Club. Next concerts on Feb. 25th (NYC) and March 19th (Chicago)
Brian Stokes Mitchell recalls winning a Tony Award for KISS ME, KATE and some reactions he could have had that night.
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio on the 57th Annual Tony Awards, June 8, 2003
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to our channel for more clips from past Kennedy Center Honor Galas: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsYouTube 'Like' KCH on Facebook: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsFacebook 'Follow' KCH on Twitter: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsTwitter
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific Concert http://www.amazon.com/South-Pacific-Concert-Carnegie-Hall/dp/B000FIHNHK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s;=music&qid;=1282363549&sr;=1-4
Accompanied by Associate Conductor James Moore, Brian Stokes Mitchell sings "Make Them Hear You" (music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens) from RAGTIME THE MUSICAL on CBS This Morning. Airdate: June 5, 1998
Accompanied by Associate Conductor James Moore, Brian Stokes Mitchell sings "Make Them Hear You" (music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens) from RAGTIME THE MUSICAL on CBS This Morning. Airdate: June 5, 1998
America's Choir meets with Broadways last leading man in a clip from Ring Christmas Bells. Brian Stokes Mitchell sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Buy the it CD or DVD: http://bit.ly/eKZYE
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to our channel for more clips from past Kennedy Center Honor Galas: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsYouTube 'Like' KCH on Facebook: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsFacebook 'Follow' KCH on Twitter: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsTwitter
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha" on 28 Sep 2008 at the Salt Lake City convention center, accompanied by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Brian won the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Kiss Me, Kate" in 1999. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for "Ragtime" in 1998 and "Man of La Mancha" in 2002, and for Best Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" in 2001. See our website at http://www.theBestArts.com for more great dance, music and musical theatre performances.
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio on the 57th Annual Tony Awards, June 8, 2003
Betty Buckley, Sharon Gless, Beth Malone, Stephanie Mills, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller, Bebe Neuwirth, Rosie Perez, Billy Porter, Alice Ripley, Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, and many more sing "What the World Needs Now is Love" during Concert For America on Jan 20th 2017. Go to www.Concert4America2017.org and watch clips AND donate to the charities being supported: NAACP, Planned Parenthood, The Southern Poverty Law Center, The National Immigration Law Center and the Sierra Club. Next concerts on Feb. 25th (NYC) and March 19th (Chicago)
No pertenece a los premios Tony, pero no podía faltar esta bella canción.
Brian Stokes Mitchell singing "Dulcinea" from the Man of La Mancha Revival
Brian Stokes Mitchell singing "Stars" from Les Miserables in Dallas 3/23/12
Purchase the full program on DVD and CD: DVD: http://bit.ly/Syq29m CD: http://bit.ly/VwYYMb Brian Stokes Mitchell, Edward K. Herrmann, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir present a Christmas special of Music and the Spoken Word, "The Spirit of Christmas," featuring the Orchestra at Temple Square and Bells on Temple Square. 1. Processional on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" 2. The Friendly Beasts 3. Longfellow's Christmas - Edward K. Herrman 4. Angels, from the Realms of Glory Episode 4135. Aired December 14, 2008.
TCG Fall Forum 2013: Investing in Vitality - Opening Keynote Speaker: Brian Stokes Mitchell
KC Sondheim Celebration "Sweeney Todd" June 14, 2002 "That Night" Brian Stokes-Mitchell and Jane Pesci-Townsend
Youtube Channel: THE LEGACY OF PERNELL ROBERTS - By NSimiao -TRAPPER JOHN MD -- Ep: PILOT -- September 23, 1979 - Season 1 - Episode 1- Trapper John, M.D. focuses on Dr. "Trapper" John Xavier McIntyre (Pernell Roberts/Bonanza) twenty-eight years after his discharge from the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) in the Korean War. In the nearly three decade interim, the character had mellowed considerably. He didn't just learn how to stop fighting the system but became a part of it, in a sense, as the Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. Trapper showed tremendous compassion toward his patients, often violating "established hospital procedures." Working with Trapper was an aspiring young professional named Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates (Gregory Harrison). Gates ha...
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson hosts August "Arts in the City" at the vibrant Bryant Park in midtown. Ernabel Demillo reports upon “Cool Culture”, a group working hard to bring diversity to museums throughout the city for visitors and workers alike. Pat Collins sat down with the multi-talented actor Brian Stokes Mitchell about a very special Tony Award he recently received. Irka Mateo is a top Latin/World Music singer-songwriter, now living in NYC. Her story comes from our sister show Nueva York. Still trying to figure out what to read on your summer vacation? We've got some recommendations from the folks at the Strand Book Store. Barry Mitchell scouts the talent at this year’s MTA “Music Under New York” auditions. Tinabeth Piña goes underground to investigate "Date While You Wait" an...
Actors Blythe Danner and Edward Herrmann both from "The Deep Blue Sea", Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Ragtime"), Alfred Molina ("Art"), Natasha Richardson ("Cabaret"), and John Vickery ("The Lion King") discuss how their training and first professional jobs, obtaining and preparing for their current role, what has been their biggest break in theatre, the difference between theatre audiences in London and New York, and anecdotes of flubbing lines. Originally taped - April, 1998 An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds. For more visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org
Actors from both sides of the Atlantic - Sutton Foster ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Clare Higgins ("Vincent in Brixton"), Eddie Izzard ("A Day in the Death of Joe Egg"), Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Man of La Mancha") and Brent Spiner ("Life (x) 3") - share some of the high points and quite a few humorous moments (including pulling surprised audience members onstage during a performance, accidentally) from their stage careers. Taped - April, 2003 An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds. For more visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org
Battle of the Network Stars - 12 - May (1982) Hosts - Howard Cosell, Randi Oakes ABC Team - William Shatner (captain), Douglas Barr, Joan Collins, Lydia Cornell, John Davidson, Telma Hopkins, John James, Heather Thomas CBS Team - Pernell Roberts (captain), Catherine Bach, Danielle Brisebois, Audrey Landers, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joan Van Ark, Robert Walden, Tom Wopat NBC Team - Daniel J. Travanti (captain), Debbie Allen, Mark Harmon, Nancy McKeon, Joe Piscopo, Cristina Raines, Lynn Redgrave, Bruce Weitz
Get Tickets to HAMILTON: http://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/ Get Tickets to COME FROM AWAY: http://www.broadway.com/shows/come-away/ Produced by Paul Wontorek / Directed by Alexander Goyco
Brian Stokes Mitchell talks RAGTIME THE MUSICAL on CBS This Morning. Airdate: June 5, 1998
Watch our interview with Brian Stokes Mitchell where we ask all of YOUR questions. And don't miss Brian in THE BAND WAGON at City Center November 6 - 16! More info: http://bit.ly/1AcOru2
http://www.playbill.com/video Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell — star of "Kiss Me, Kate," "Ragtime" and "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" — joins Seth in studio to chat about his latest CD "Simply Broadway," a collection of standards featuring stripped down piano and vocal arrangements. As Seth tends to do, he takes the conversation toward the bizarre and gets Stokes to tell a story about being lost in Greece that would work perfectly as an episode of "The Twilight Zone." Then they get down to business recreating signature riffs from "Ragtime," one of which includes a note held for so long that it too might be suitable for "The Twilight Zone."
CBS 2's Dana Tyler interviews Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, who appears in the Shakespeare in the Park production of "Much Ado About Nothing." Official Site: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CBSNewYork Twitter: @cbsnewyork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewYork
Brian Stokes Mitchell recalls winning a Tony Award for KISS ME, KATE and some reactions he could have had that night.
An interview with Brian Stokes Mitchell promoting "Do You Hear The People Sing" presented at the America Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Friday, March 23, 2012. http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=1986 Sorry for the poor audio quality Lea Salogna was rehearsing in the background.
News 12 New Jersey's John Bathke sits down with actor Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell sings a moving version of "America The Beautiful" into his signature song "Wheels Of a Dream" (Ragtime) during the Concert For America on Jan 20th 2017. Go to www.Concert4America2017.org and watch clips AND donate to the charities being supported: NAACP, Planned Parenthood, The Southern Poverty Law Center, The National Immigration Law Center and the Sierra Club. Next concerts on Feb. 25th (NYC) and March 19th (Chicago)
America's Choir meets with Broadways last leading man in a clip from Ring Christmas Bells. Brian Stokes Mitchell sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Buy the it CD or DVD: http://bit.ly/eKZYE
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha" on 28 Sep 2008 at the Salt Lake City convention center, accompanied by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Brian won the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Kiss Me, Kate" in 1999. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for "Ragtime" in 1998 and "Man of La Mancha" in 2002, and for Best Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" in 2001. See our website at http://www.theBestArts.com for more great dance, music and musical theatre performances.
No pertenece a los premios Tony, pero no podía faltar esta bella canción.
Brian Stokes Mitchell sings a moving version of "America The Beautiful" into his signature song "Wheels Of a Dream" (Ragtime) during the Concert For America on Jan 20th 2017. Go to www.Concert4America2017.org and watch clips AND donate to the charities being supported: NAACP, Planned Parenthood, The Southern Poverty Law Center, The National Immigration Law Center and the Sierra Club. Next concerts on Feb. 25th (NYC) and March 19th (Chicago)
Brian Stokes Mitchell recalls winning a Tony Award for KISS ME, KATE and some reactions he could have had that night.
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio on the 57th Annual Tony Awards, June 8, 2003
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to our channel for more clips from past Kennedy Center Honor Galas: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsYouTube 'Like' KCH on Facebook: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsFacebook 'Follow' KCH on Twitter: http://bitly.com/KCHonorsTwitter
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific Concert http://www.amazon.com/South-Pacific-Concert-Carnegie-Hall/dp/B000FIHNHK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s;=music&qid;=1282363549&sr;=1-4
Accompanied by Associate Conductor James Moore, Brian Stokes Mitchell sings "Make Them Hear You" (music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens) from RAGTIME THE MUSICAL on CBS This Morning. Airdate: June 5, 1998
Purchase the full program on DVD and CD: DVD: http://bit.ly/Syq29m CD: http://bit.ly/VwYYMb Brian Stokes Mitchell, Edward K. Herrmann, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir present a Christmas special of Music and the Spoken Word, "The Spirit of Christmas," featuring the Orchestra at Temple Square and Bells on Temple Square. 1. Processional on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" 2. The Friendly Beasts 3. Longfellow's Christmas - Edward K. Herrman 4. Angels, from the Realms of Glory Episode 4135. Aired December 14, 2008.
TCG Fall Forum 2013: Investing in Vitality - Opening Keynote Speaker: Brian Stokes Mitchell
KC Sondheim Celebration "Sweeney Todd" June 14, 2002 "That Night" Brian Stokes-Mitchell and Jane Pesci-Townsend
Youtube Channel: THE LEGACY OF PERNELL ROBERTS - By NSimiao -TRAPPER JOHN MD -- Ep: PILOT -- September 23, 1979 - Season 1 - Episode 1- Trapper John, M.D. focuses on Dr. "Trapper" John Xavier McIntyre (Pernell Roberts/Bonanza) twenty-eight years after his discharge from the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) in the Korean War. In the nearly three decade interim, the character had mellowed considerably. He didn't just learn how to stop fighting the system but became a part of it, in a sense, as the Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. Trapper showed tremendous compassion toward his patients, often violating "established hospital procedures." Working with Trapper was an aspiring young professional named Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates (Gregory Harrison). Gates ha...
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson hosts August "Arts in the City" at the vibrant Bryant Park in midtown. Ernabel Demillo reports upon “Cool Culture”, a group working hard to bring diversity to museums throughout the city for visitors and workers alike. Pat Collins sat down with the multi-talented actor Brian Stokes Mitchell about a very special Tony Award he recently received. Irka Mateo is a top Latin/World Music singer-songwriter, now living in NYC. Her story comes from our sister show Nueva York. Still trying to figure out what to read on your summer vacation? We've got some recommendations from the folks at the Strand Book Store. Barry Mitchell scouts the talent at this year’s MTA “Music Under New York” auditions. Tinabeth Piña goes underground to investigate "Date While You Wait" an...
Actors Blythe Danner and Edward Herrmann both from "The Deep Blue Sea", Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Ragtime"), Alfred Molina ("Art"), Natasha Richardson ("Cabaret"), and John Vickery ("The Lion King") discuss how their training and first professional jobs, obtaining and preparing for their current role, what has been their biggest break in theatre, the difference between theatre audiences in London and New York, and anecdotes of flubbing lines. Originally taped - April, 1998 An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds. For more visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org
Actors from both sides of the Atlantic - Sutton Foster ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Clare Higgins ("Vincent in Brixton"), Eddie Izzard ("A Day in the Death of Joe Egg"), Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Man of La Mancha") and Brent Spiner ("Life (x) 3") - share some of the high points and quite a few humorous moments (including pulling surprised audience members onstage during a performance, accidentally) from their stage careers. Taped - April, 2003 An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds. For more visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org
Battle of the Network Stars - 12 - May (1982) Hosts - Howard Cosell, Randi Oakes ABC Team - William Shatner (captain), Douglas Barr, Joan Collins, Lydia Cornell, John Davidson, Telma Hopkins, John James, Heather Thomas CBS Team - Pernell Roberts (captain), Catherine Bach, Danielle Brisebois, Audrey Landers, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joan Van Ark, Robert Walden, Tom Wopat NBC Team - Daniel J. Travanti (captain), Debbie Allen, Mark Harmon, Nancy McKeon, Joe Piscopo, Cristina Raines, Lynn Redgrave, Bruce Weitz
Get Tickets to HAMILTON: http://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/ Get Tickets to COME FROM AWAY: http://www.broadway.com/shows/come-away/ Produced by Paul Wontorek / Directed by Alexander Goyco
Jethro
A single thread in a tapestry
Through its color brightly shine
Can never see its purpose
In the pattern of the grand design
And the stone that sits on the very top
Of the mountains mighty face
Does it think it's more important
Than the stones that form the base?
So how can you see what your life is worth
Or where your value lies?
You can never see through the eyes of man
You must look at your life
Look at your life through heaven's eyes
Lai-la-lai
A lake of gold in the desert sand
Is less than a cool fresh spring
And to one lost sheep, a shepherd boy
Is greater than the richest king
If a man lose everything he owns
Has he truly lost his worth?
Or is it the beginning
Of a new and brighter birth?
So how do you measure the worth of a man
In wealth or strength or size?
In how much he gained or how much he gave?
The answer will come
The answer will come to him who tries
To look at his life through heaven's eyes
And that's why, we share all we have with you
Though there's little to be found
When all you've got is nothing
There's a lot to go around
No life can escape being blown about
By the winds of change and chance
And though you never know all the steps
You must learn to join the dance
You must learn to join the dance
Lai-la-lai
So how do you judge what a man is worth
By what he builds or buys?
You can never see with your eyes on earth
Look through heaven's eyes
Look at your life, look at your life