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Video: Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings ‘The Impossible Dream’ From His Broadway Balcony

April 10, 2020 | 4:57 PM
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Tony Award-winning Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell was stricken with the coronavirus, but appears to have recovered — so much so that he’s belting out tunes from his apartment window. This week, he sang ‘The Impossible Dream” from his window as onlookers gawked and took videos. The video below was taken by Kent Dennis and posted to Facebook.

Thanks for the show Brian! Hat-tip to Just Jared.

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Sidney Raphael
Sidney Raphael
2 years ago

Is it true that some of the other apartments in this building are occupied by orchestra players who refused to accompany the singer until they are paid off in bagels and tacos?

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writergirl
writergirl
2 years ago
Reply to  Sidney Raphael

I wouldn’t blame them. That’s Lenny’s Bagels–I’d ask to get paid in Lenny’s Bagels any day. 😉

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Zanarkand
Zanarkand
2 years ago
Reply to  writergirl

They do make a mean scallion cream cheese…

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Susan
Susan
2 years ago
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Agreed. Lenny’s Bagels (both the food and the people) are a treasure of our neighborhood.

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Hal Weiner
Hal Weiner
2 years ago

I miss you all but at least I can go outside without a mask because the nearest human is 1 farm away plowing for the corn planting in rural Amish country.

We fled the UWS on March 14. I am too old and have too many qualifying medical conditions to survive a bout with Covid-19 and I would not take a ventilator away from a deserving millennial.

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writergirl
writergirl
2 years ago

This is the greatest! And, it’s a few blocks from my apt!

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NPK
NPK
2 years ago

Brian
Thank you so much for sharing your recovery and your incredible talent with us at this dreadful time. Keep singing you amazing man! And Kent Dennis, thank you for capturing and sharing this uplifting moment.

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Nancy Wight
Nancy Wight
2 years ago

Did he forget some of the song? Love him. Where is this? Quite near me I think. I would be happy to accompany him on my balalaika, but I am retired, alas.

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Nancy
Nancy
2 years ago

Where is this?

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Susan
Susan
2 years ago

Some one from my building must have taken this as my view is identical.. I’ve heard him twice now a s I’m glad he’s feeling better.

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Lois Rooks
Lois Rooks
2 years ago

Missed you at City Center’s Encore production last month. This is a real treat from your window! Best wishes on your recovery…can understand why you would want to sing for joy from your window for all to hear!

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Chris Fahey
Chris Fahey
2 years ago

Is Lenny’s still open? are we talking Columbus?

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Martha
Martha
2 years ago
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No, This is Broadway and 98th, I believe, northwest corner.

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Dale
Dale
2 years ago

I’d know that voice anywhere!!! Thanks Brian. Glad you are feeling better

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Nira
Nira
2 years ago

So glad you recovered.And thank you for this beautiful Uplifting song..
How about if at 7:00 PM we all sing The Sun Will Come up Tomorrow With whatever voices we have….

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Linda Czech
Linda Czech
2 years ago

Happy you are over the virus!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with your New York neighbors and Facebook people like me in Texas! God’s Blessings for you!

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Jan
Jan
2 years ago

Only in New York folks!
Fabulous.

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Bubbe x 4
Bubbe x 4
2 years ago

There really is hope or us all.. Stay
Well

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Ernie Sabella
Ernie Sabella
2 years ago

Stokes uplifting a Nation

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Peggy
Peggy
2 years ago

Please explain to me why you used the term gawk (very negative) to describe the fact that the onlookers stopped to enjoy the beautiful music.

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Delphic West Sider
Delphic West Sider
2 years ago
Reply to  Peggy

It’s not necessarily negative. If people stop in their tracks and look up in shock at something unusual in their daily lives, i.e., a man in a window singing with a gorgeous voice to the street, that can certainly be considered gawking. It connotes surprise. In this context it’s used to humorous effect.

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JOANNE HARTOUGH
JOANNE HARTOUGH
2 years ago

Love him! So glad he recovered! Thank you for the song!

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Susan
Susan
2 years ago

Your beautiful voice rose above it all. Thank you!

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Jean Acosta
Jean Acosta
2 years ago

Saw you on broadway and man you just get better with the years!!! Thank you!!!

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Ron
Ron
2 years ago

Schedule another show

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SophiaG
SophiaG
2 years ago

This is so amazing and awesome! I like to virtue signal whenever I can because we’re all in this together. Stay safe.

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Silver Thorne
Silver Thorne
2 years ago

Yes!!!!! Amazing. Thank you.

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EVELYN ALEXANDER
EVELYN ALEXANDER
2 years ago

SO GLAD YOU ARE BETTER. YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE BROADWAY STARS.

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Joan M Greene
Joan M Greene
2 years ago

Brian Just stay well and safe. Looking forward to seeing you again in person, and hearing your magical voice. 💕❤️💕❤️ JMG

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Phyllis Kuchuck
Phyllis Kuchuck
2 years ago

Dear Stokes
So happy you are well. You are my all time favorite entertainer, and hearing this totally lifted my spirits.

We share a Halloween birthday , let’s hope you will be back on stage by then.🎂

Stay well 🎉

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Dianne Grace
Dianne Grace
2 years ago

And the world will be better for us…. for you are here, and you are loved…..
God has a plan for you… now go… and do it….

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Dennis A Ryan
Dennis A Ryan
2 years ago

Gorgeous Legit Voice! So So Rare these days!

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Janet Fried
Janet Fried
2 years ago

Thank you Brian,

Your gift to the city gave us a moment of joy.

Cannot wait to hear your magnificent voice in a theatre soon.

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Diane Booth
Diane Booth
2 years ago

Fantastic!

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Betsy
Betsy
2 years ago

What a treat….what a voice! Thank you and so glad you’re healthy!! Keep singing- you keep our spirits strong…..

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Maureen Patton
Maureen Patton
2 years ago

This was music to my ears. Stokes played The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston and I’ve been a fan since he came on the scene!
Thanks for the uplift for the day.
Maureen Patton

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Candace Tangeman
Candace Tangeman
2 years ago

The best ever!

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