Since his first part in a play in Junior High, Brian Stokes Mitchell (originally known as just Brian Mitchell) has been loved by audiences all over the world. He’s left an indelible mark on American theatre and on the lives of many who have participated in it. Brian Stokes Mitchell was born in Seattle on Halloween, 1957, to George and Lillian Mitchell. Mitchell first performed on Broadway in the original Broadway cast of the 1988 musical Mail, for which he won the Theatre World Award. Because of his contributions both on and off stage, Mitchell was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2016.

Source: New York Times February 15, 2024 08:25 UTC