The luncheon will feature musical performances from a handful of Mitchell's most memorable shows including Tony winnder (King Hedley) , (), Nicolette Robinson (Brooklynite) and Tony nominee (). President and CEO of The Actors鈥� Fund of America, Joe Benincas will aslo pay a special tribute.
Other Tony nominees attending include , , , , and from Fun Home; (); (The Curious Incident); (The King and I); (); , and from An American in Paris; and and from .
They are joined by , and from On The Town; (Fun Home); (); (); (!); (); (On the Town); and from An American in Paris; , and from ; (); (Hand to God); (Big Love); (); (); (); (); (); and (born bad).
Every year, New Dramatists celebrates an individual who has made an outstanding artistic contribution to the theatre community.
"Working in a community of playwrights, one becomes aware that the life of artists and the making of art is anything but effortless," said Emily Morse, artistic director of New Dramatists, in an earlier press statement. "Any performance given by Brian Stokes Mitchell appears effortless. With his deep, resonant voice, and commanding stage presence, he not only sings a song, he makes it soar. Additionally, through his work at The Actors Fund, Mr. Mitchell is dedicated to serving fellow artists. Voice, artistry and community are greatly valued at New Dramatists. That Mr. Mitchell gracefully embodies these values makes him an ideal Luncheon honoree. We look forward to celebrating him this spring." Stokes Mitchell has numerous Broadway, film and television credits and has performed around the country in some of the most prestigious concert halls. His Broadway career includes Man of La Mancha; ; ; and .
Past recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award include , Seth Gelblum, , and .
The luncheon is held at the New York Marriott Marquis, located at 1535 Broadway, New York.
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