Brian Stokes Mitchell News

Ripped apart when they were teenagers, ten years later, Elle & Jeremy are thrust into each other's lives again and forced to discover if maybe they're meant to be together after all. THE CONSEQUENCES is a bittersweet rock and roll love story about the road not taken, dreams not followed, and whether you can start over again.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 10-week 2009 Weekend Spectaculars series kicks off at the Hollywood Bowl with Ultimate Mancini!, a tribute to the unforgettable legacy of film, television and concert composer Henry Mancini, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m

Ripped apart when they were teenagers, ten years later, Elle & Jeremy are thrust into each other's lives again and forced to discover if maybe they're meant to be together after all. THE CONSEQUENCES is a bittersweet rock and roll love story about the road not taken, dreams not followed, and whether you can start over again.

In honor of the first anniversary of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item that 'lady luck' is sure to be smiling on. We've got the horse right here!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 10-week 2009 Weekend Spectaculars series kicks off at the Hollywood Bowl with Ultimate Mancini!, a tribute to the unforgettable legacy of film, television and concert composer Henry Mancini, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m

Nonesuch Records and PS Classics are proud to announce the release of the original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Road Show-from 2008's Public Theater production-on June 30, 2009. New York magazine described the musical as 'a boisterous picaresque about two brothers flimflamming their way from the Yukon to Boca Raton at the turn of the 20th century.'

Tony Award-winning Broadway star, Brian Stokes Mitchell will headline an evening of celebration, titled ?A New Stage for the Moonlight Amphitheatre,? located at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, on Saturday, June 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30pm. The cocktail attire event also includes an hors d?oeuvres and dessert reception and a special tribute by stars of the Moonlight Stage, all for the ticket price of $50, reserved seating only, which can be purchased at VisTix Ticket Office starting on June 15 by calling (760) 724-2110 or online at www.vistixonline.com.

The Actors' Fund celebrated the launch of its 'Responding To Essential And Evolving Needs' campaign at the Regency Hotel on June 22, 2009 in New York City.

The Actors Fund presented an all new edition of the popular 'Nothing Like a Dame' benefit concerts on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture all the 'dame' filled fun!

The Tony Award nominated John Herrera returns to the Village Players Performing Arts, on June 14, 2009, with 'Songs for Fathers, Sons and Daughters,' an intimate concert.

Tony Award-winning Broadway star, Brian Stokes Mitchell will headline an evening of celebration, titled ?A New Stage for the Moonlight Amphitheatre,? located at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, on Saturday, June 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30pm. The cocktail attire event also includes an hors d?oeuvres and dessert reception and a special tribute by stars of the Moonlight Stage, all for the ticket price of $50, reserved seating only, which can be purchased at VisTix Ticket Office starting on June 15 by calling (760) 724-2110 or online at www.vistixonline.com.

Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally's RAGTIME, which was a critically acclaimed sell out at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. now looks set to bring it's 'new music' to Broadway. While there is no official word or comment an Equity casting notice has been posted to Backstage for a Broadway/Production contract for RAGTIME. The notice states rehearsal and performance dates are to be announced. Equity principal auditions will be held June 22, 24 and 25 while Equity chorus calls are June 26 for dancers and June 23 for singers.

The Tony Award nominated John Herrera returns to the Village Players Performing Arts, on June 14, 2009, with 'Songs for Fathers, Sons and Daughters,' an intimate concert.

Appearing in her only Australian performances, musical theatre legend Bernadette Peters will headline the festival, performing in the Festival Theatre on 6 and 7 June.

The Dramatists Guild of America has issued a stern statement regarding the presumed omission of the 'Best Book of a Musical' award from the Tony Award Ceremony this Sunday. The full statement from the D.G.A. President, noted Composer Stephen Schwartz, is as follows:

Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell will host the Creative Arts portion of the 2009 Tony Awards. At 7pm, viewers will be able to login at TonyAwards.com to watch the Creative Arts categories immediately prior to the CBS Broadcast. It is not yet known which awards will fill this segment, however last year's categories included Best Orchestrations and the Design awards.

Nonesuch Records and PS Classics are proud to announce the release of the original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Road Show-from 2008's Public Theater production-on June 30, 2009. New York magazine described the musical as 'a boisterous picaresque about two brothers flimflamming their way from the Yukon to Boca Raton at the turn of the 20th century.'

Due to the threat of inclement weather, tonight's Brian Stokes Mitchell concert has been moved indoors to the World Financial Center Winter Garden, 220 Vesey Street.

Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund will take place at a Broadway theatre to be announced on Monday, October 26, 2009. The event will be co-chaired by Jo Sullivan Loesser and Sir Paul McCartney.

2009 River To River Festival - Brian Stokes Mitchell Summer Concert held Wednesday, June 1, 2009 7:00 pm at Rockefeller Park (North end of Battery Park City, at the corners of River Terrace and Warren St.)