Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks New Children's Book 'Lights on Broadway: A Theatrical Tour from A to Z'.

Broadway icon Brian Stokes Mitchell can now add literature to his lengthy list of artistic accomplishments. The actor and singer recently collaborated with award-winning writer Harriet Ziefert on the children's book, 'Lights on Broadway: A Theatrical Tour from A to Z'. The book offers young theatre enthusiasts a fun approach to all things theatrical, including a slew of quotes from famous Broadway performers, and fun-filled theater facts and trivia. Mitchell wrote the introduction and postscript for the book, and recorded the song I Was Here.

In an interview with NY Metro Parents, Mitchell says the idea of a theatre-centric book geared towards budding theatre buffs instantly appealed to him, "I immediately fell in love with the concept."

A portion of the proceeds of 'Lights on Broadway: A Theatrical Tour from A to Z' go towards The Actors Fund, a performing arts human services organization. To purchase the book, please click here.

In the interview, Mitchell also speaks of his experience as parent to his 6 year-old boy, including his favorite activities for spending time together, "We do so many things together, but what I find most fun is going out into the park searching for bugs. Ellington is all into bugs and science - he's all curiosity - the most curious child I've ever met. If you asked him, though, he would probably say playing with Legos. He loves to build spaceships, and they are quite outrageous."

To read the rest of the interview in NY Metro Parents, please click here.

Brian Stokes Mitchell is a quintessential musical theater performer who will charm the audience during an evening filled with show tunes, ballads and classic love songs. This noteworthy performer has been wowing crowds for several decades on Broadway stages and in concerts, TV shows, and films. He has received high praise on Broadway, earning a Tony Award, multiple Tony nominations, and a Helen Hayes Award in 2003 for portraying the dual roles of Cervantes and Don Quixote in the revival of Man of La Mancha.

On Broadway, Brian Stokes Mitchell was lauded for his performance as FrEd Graham/Petruchio in the 2000 revival of Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate, which earned him Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was also Tony-nominated for his performance in 2001's King Hedley II, and in 1998's Ragtime, for which he also became the sole recipient of the Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award, the nation's oldest theatrical honor.

Aside from his success on Broadway, Brian Stokes Mitchell's performances as a solo vocalist have been praised by critics nationwide and achieved sold-out status at the Hollywood Bowl, Disney Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tanglewood and Ravinia. Most recently, he starred in a Christmas concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a 24,000 seat auditorium, playing four packed performances, which will be aired on PBS this upcoming holiday season.

Also boasting a varied career in television, Brian Stokes Mitchell had a recurring role on "Trapper John, M.D." for seven years, and a featured performance on an episode of the PBS show -In Performance at the White House.? He has been featured in roles on "Crossing Jordan," "Frasier," and PBS' "Great Performances." He has also appeared in films such as "One Last Thing" which debuted at this year's Toronto Film Festival, and "The Prince of Egypt." In 2006 he released his self-titled album as the inaugural artist on the newly-formed Playbill Records label. He is currently at work mixing two live albums from his appearances at Feinstein's, New York City's acclaimed cabaret venue.