Audra McDonald
| Born | July 3, 1970 |
| Hometown | West Berlin |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Peter Donovan, Will Swenson |
| Children | Zoe Madeline Donovan |
| Parents | Stanley McDonald, Jr, Anna McDonald |
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Danny Burstein Joins Audra McDonald in Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival
- Danny Burstein, the Tony-winning actor of “Moulin Rouge” who has appeared in many, many other Broadway shows, has joined the upcoming revival of “Gypsy.” He’ll play Herbie, a former agent-turned-manager, opposite Audra McDonald, who is returning to Broadway as the ultimate stage mom, Mama Rose. Additional casting will be announced at a later date. George …
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Audra McDonald on Next Season of 'The Gilded Age:' "There Will Be More Corsets!" | THR Video
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series | Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill | Nominated |
| 2016 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | A Raisin in the Sun (2008 film) | Nominated |
| 2001 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Wit (film) | Nominated |
More Stories
- EntertainmentDeadline
Dozens Of Broadway’s Biggest Names Organize To Support Kamala Harris-Tim Walz Ticket
EXCLUSIVE: More than 50 of Broadway’s biggest names, including actors, directors, producers, writers and others, are organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. The volunteer coalition Broadway for Harris will work to to elect Harris, Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November. The organization plans to increase voter …
- EntertainmentCape Cod Times
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald in Provincetown, then it's back to Broadway
Broadway great and TV star Audra McDonald talks about her Aug. 4 visit to Provincetown and her return to the NYC stage as Mama Rose in 'Gypsy.'
- EntertainmentDeadline
Audra McDonald, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Kind & More To Star In Indie ‘The Auction’ From William Atticus Parker
EXCLUSIVE: Audra McDonald (The Gilded Age), K. Todd Freeman (The Horror of Dolores Roach), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Richard Kind (Only Murders in the Building) and Ben Vereen (All That Jazz) have been set to topline The Auction, a new indie from writer-director William Atticus Parker. Described by the filmmaker as “a workplace drama with elements …
- CelebrityEntertainment Weekly
Watch Ariana DeBose lead Tony tribute to Chita Rivera with 'America' performance
"I literally would not be here without Chita blazing the trail."
- CelebrityDeadline
Ariana DeBose Pays Tribute To Chita Rivera At Tony Awards: “I Literally Would Not Be Here Without Chita Blazing The Trail”
Ariana DeBose, remembering the late West Side Story star, presented a Chita Rivera tribute at the Tony Awards. At the end of the homage, the awards show host would take the stage and recreate the iconic “America” musical number. “In January, we lost one of theaters’ brightest lights, the irreplaceable Chita Rivera,” DeBose said as …
- EntertainmentPeople
Nicole Scherzinger Will Perform at 2024 Tony Awards for Emotional 'In Memoriam' Segment (Exclusive)
PEOPLE can also reveal the show will include a special tribute to Chita Rivera featuring Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Bebe Neuwirth
- EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
Twitter Celebrates Trump’s Guilty Verdict: Best Day Since He Got COVID
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- EntertainmentUnited Press International
Audra McDonald to star in Broadway revival of 'Gypsy'
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is set to star as iconic stage mother Rose in the Broadway revival of "Gypsy."
- EntertainmentPeople
Audra McDonald Is Starring in a Broadway Revival of “Gypsy” (Yes, That's What the Mystery N.Y.C. Sign Was Teasing!)
Legendary Broadway actress and singer Audra McDonald will be starring as Rose in the upcoming revival of 'Gypsy' this fall
- EntertainmentUSA TODAY
Audra McDonald to make Broadway return as lead in 'Gypsy': 'It scares me to death'
Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald has been cast as Rose in an upcoming production of the Broadway classic "Gypsy."
