MUSIC

The Houston Symphony presents Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell: Some Enchanted Evening.  October 16, 17, & 18.

Dubbed “The Last Leading Man” by The New York Times, Mitchell is the quintessential performer, having shown his talents in musical theatre, on and off the big and small screens as well as in concert halls around the country. Mitchell brings his soulful voice to music from Man of La Mancha, South Pacific, and Carousel as well as the classic songs “Some Enchanted Evening” and “The Impossible Dream.” The Houston Symphony also welcomes Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Music Director Bob Bernhardt as its guest conductor for the concerts. Bernhardt is also making his Houston debut and will kick-off the top of the evening with performances of other timeless music like Bizet’s Carmen, Abreu’s Tico Tico, and highlights from Evita.

“It is no exaggeration to say that Brian Stokes Mitchell is right now in a class by himself as a Broadway leading man. No other actor can match his singing voice. No other singer can claim his acting range or experience.”
-New York Times

About Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell’s expansive career has kept him performing sold out concerts in the country’s most popular venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Disney Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tanglewood, Ravinia, and Symphony Hall. Earning multiple awards for them, some of Mitchell’s past memorable performances include the dual roles of Cervantes and Don Quixote in the revival of Man of La Mancha, Fred Graham and Petruchio in the revival of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate, which won him the Tony, and Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in Ragtime. This performance earned him the nation’s oldest theatrical honor, the Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award.

He is currently working on mixing two live albums from his performances at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency.

About Bob Bernhardt
Bob Bernhardt is the second Music Director of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera and is currently in his 16th season with the company. He also holds the title of Principal Pops Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra where he celebrated his 28th anniversary last year. A steady music lover, Bernhardt has not only conducted for several of the world’s orchestras but also countless opera and ballet companies. His recordings can be found on the Vanguard, First Edition, Carlton Classics, and RPO labels.

Conductor: Bob Bernhardt
Guests: Brian Stokes Mitchell