MasterCard Presents: Broadway Beat's Priceless Moments #20 Brian Stokes Mitchell

The ever charming Brian Stokes Mitchell is the Tony Award winning stage star of Ragtime. He is also a renowned recording star and is the president of the Actor's Fund of America. We take you back to 1994 when we caught up with Stokes during his run in the Broadway production of Kiss of the Spider Woman to talk about stepping into that show and replacing Gregory Hines in Jelly's last jam.

Broadway Beat, the popular weekly television program for and about the theatre world, right here on the web site. Broadway Beat is the premier, award-winning half hour television program covering theatre, music and performers. Each week, the show's popular and knowledgeable host, Richard Ridge, takes you behind-the-scenes for a look at the very best of New York Theatre - on Broadway, and beyond. The show always features beautiful footage shot by video veteran Bradshaw Smith. Now, in its 16th year, Broadway Beat takes you from the rehearsal studios to opening nights, including in-depth interviews with Tony Award winning stars and directors. Broadway Beat is your front row seat to all the music, all the magic, and all of the magnificent drama that is Broadway.