Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Sure to Shine at Holiday Pops
Brian Stokes Mitchell is a behemoth of Broadway and concert stage and has quite the festive holiday program with orchestra,” says Demetrius Fuller, music and artistic director for Sinfonia Gulf Coast.
As founder of Sinfonia — the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra — Fuller has become known for “redefining the symphony experience.” Since 2005, he has surprised and delighted audiences by bringing A-list musicians and award-winning celebrity performers to the Emerald Coast.
Sinfonia’s 18th season is no exception.
On the heels of featuring a showstopping, sold-out performance by Tony Award-winning Laura Benanti and a powerhouse Gala evening by one of New Orleans’ most venerated horn players, Trombone Shorty, Fuller keeps the excitement going by showcasing yet another sparkling star. This year’s festive Holiday Pops concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and features veteran Broadway baritone Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Mitchell is a two-time Tony Award winner with a versatile career spanning Broadway, television, film and concerts. Receiving critical acclaim and awards for his performances in Kiss Me, Kate, Man of La Mancha, and Ragtime, Stokes has collaborated with renowned conductors like John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel performing at Carnegie Hall and the White House.
Mitchell will surely charm audiences performing holiday favorites, Broadway tunes and American Songbook classics with the sensational Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra.
“How fun is it that we get to present Trevor from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?” Fuller asks. “Holiday Pops is always a patron favorite, and this year will be no different. It is always such a fun way to celebrate the season with the sounds of the orchestra enveloping you. This year we will have table seating to create an even more festive occasion.”
Tickets to Holiday Pops featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell start at $30 per person. Premier Preferred table seating is $75. This concert will surely sell out, so act early to secure the best seats at SinfoniaGulfCoast.org.
Save the Date!
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
Music of the Knights
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney, each knighted by the Queen of England, are three of the world’s most successful songwriters.
From Broadway to the top of the pop charts, these musical geniuses each created an incredible individual musical legacy.
Music of the Knights honors their lasting musical influence with hits like Memory, Yesterday, Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle of Life, Hey Jude, The Phantom of the Opera and more.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast
Purchase tickets online at SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call (850) 460-8800.
