RUTHIE ANN MILES & DENNIS HAYSBERT 

Go behind the scenes with Tony Award–winner Ruthie Ann Miles in Sharing the Language of the Soul. Ruthie shares a heartfelt journey from childhood Christmases with her mom to the joyful rehearsals and the deep connection she feels singing with the Tabernacle Choir. 

For her, this concert is more than a performance — it’s a celebration of love, memory, and the true spirit of the season.

Ruthie Ann Miles is a Tony Award–winning actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and television. She was most recently seen on Broadway opposite Robert Downey Jr. in McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. 

Notable stage credits include Lady Thiang in The King and I (2015 Tony Award–winner for Best Supporting Role by a Featured Actress in a Musical; Grammy and Olivier Award nominations), Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Tony Award nomination), and Imelda Marcos in Here Lies Love (2014 Lucille Lortel Award winner).  

On television, she is best known for her roles as Sherri Kansky on CBS’s All Rise and Young-Hee on FX’s The Americans. She also voiced the role of Ma Ma in Netflix’s Academy Award–nominated feature Over the Moon. 

Beyond her artistic achievements, Ruthie Ann is recognized for her work empowering women, teaching students, and uplifting the Asian American performing community. She dedicates this performance to her mother, Esther, who taught her by great example how to love music.

Step behind the scenes with renowned actor Dennis Haysbert in Finding Christmas Joy. In this moving clip, he reflects on music, faith, and the power of storytelling with the Tabernacle Choir. He shares how narrating the story of Dr. Charles Mulli led to a profound connection — “a brother I didn’t know I had.” One of the most meaningful performances of his life — watch and feel the joy.

Dennis Haysbert is an American actor best known for his commanding presence and deep, distinctive voice. He rose to prominence through his work in both television and film. Haysbert’s career breakthrough came with his role as David Palmer on the hit television series 24, earning Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations. 

He has appeared in a variety of notable films, including Major League, and several television series, including Holidazed, a Hallmark+ limited series showcasing his versatile talent. Haysbert’s powerful, resonant voice has made him a sought-after narrator and commercial spokesperson, most notably as the voice of Meet the Press, where he is heard weekly on TV, radio, and across the internet. 

Beyond acting, Haysbert has supported and entertained troops on many United Service Organization (USO) tours and has remained a respected figure both in entertainment and humanitarian causes.