Brian Stokes Mitchell heralds Mother's Day at Kennedy Center

Brian Stokes Mitchell regards Washington as his second home, and no wonder. Whether he is performing at the Kennedy Center, George Mason University or another area venue, he packs the house with fervent fans. On Mother’s Day, he joins the Choral Arts Society of Washington for an afternoon of Broadway show stoppers, beginning with his singular rendition of “The Impossible Dream” from “Man of La Mancha.”

His portion of the program also features a medley of Gershwin songs along with others from “South Pacific,” “Camelot,” “Porgy and Bess” and “Kiss Me, Kate.” His memorable portrayal of Fred Graham/Petruchio in that Cole Porter musical based on Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.