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Brian Stokes Mitchell told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that fans bring up The Prince of Egypt to him “all the time”
The actor provides the singing voice for Jethro’s performance of “Through Heaven’s Eyes” in the 1998 animated film
“I’m happy that it’s still going and people still love the song,” Stokes Mitchell said
Nearly three decades later, fans still love bringing up The Prince of Egyptto Brian Stokes Mitchell.
The actor, 68, provides the singing voice for Jethro in the animated retelling of the biblical Book of Exodus. His song, “Through Heaven’s Eyes,” is a fan-favorite from the 1998 film’s soundtrack, and Stokes Mitchell said he gets references about it “all the time.”
“As a matter of fact, when they tested that movie originally, they said that song was the one that everybody responded to as well,” Stokes Mitchell told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview as he attended the opening night of Broadway’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone in April.
“So I was really happy about that, and I’m happy that it’s still going and people still love the song,” added the actor.
Brian Stokes Mitchell on the opening night of ‘Schmigadoon!’ in April 2026.
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The Prince of Egypt follows the journey of Moses, voiced by Val Kilmer.
Other stars who lent their vocal talents to the Dreamworks project include Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin and Martin Short, among others.
The film won an Oscar in the Best Original Song category for “When You Believe,” penned by Stephen Schwartz. (Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey released a popular version for the film’s end credits.)
Stokes Mitchell provides the singing voice for Glover’s character in the 1998 movie.
‘The Prince of Egypt.’
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Stokes Mitchell has starred in a number of Broadway shows throughout his career, including 1998’s Ragtime, and 2002’s Man of La Mancha — plus 1999’s Kiss Me, Kate, which earned him a Tony award.
The actor, who previously starred in August Wilson’s King Hedley II in 2001, told PEOPLE he wants his next career move to be a similar one.
“I’d love to do another August Wilson play, actually, because he’s the American Shakespeare. I just love him,” Stokes Mitchell said. “I love his words, I love his rhythms, and I love the jazz and the music in his words.”
Brian Stokes Mitchell in April 2026.
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Stokes Mitchell serves as a co-producer for the latest iteration of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, written by Wilson. The production, directed by Debbie Allen, stars Taraji P. Henson, making her Broadway debut, alongside Cedric The Entertainer.
Tickets to see Joe Turner’s Come and Gone can be purchased here. The show is expected to run through July 26 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
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