Posted: 3/9/16 at 5:13pm
This is a great interview with Audra McDonald. She's incredibly honest and open and it provides real insight into who she is and what events have shaped her as a person and performer: http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/audra-mcdonald-back-on-broadway-c-v-r.html
Posted: 3/9/16 at 5:26pm
I read this two times after it was printed...it's such a terrific interview! Couldn't agree more about the great insight it provides on her talent and body of work!
Posted: 3/9/16 at 5:31pm
Jesse Green, who is my favorite reviewer, did a great job on this. I also enjoyed the piece he did that followed this one, 28 reasons why Broadway is in a new golden age.
Posted: 3/9/16 at 5:35pm
macnyc said: "Jesse Green, who is my favorite reviewer, did a great job on this. I also enjoyed the piece he did that followed this one, 28 reasons why Broadway is in a new golden age. "
Ohhhhh I didn't see that follow up piece...do you mind posting the link?!
Posted: 3/9/16 at 5:45pm
Nevermind, did some investigating of my own (google) and found it. Love this writer...I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for more things he writes! :)
Posted: 3/9/16 at 6:46pm
That is a gorgeous article. I'm also so glad that Lady Day has been filmed by HBO. In the theatre, it was easily one of the best performances I've ever seen, but I was worried that it wouldn't translate well to film. However, I just watched the extended clip of God Bless the Child and was once again blown away by her work in this role. It's masterful acting and singing.
Posted: 3/9/16 at 8:19pm
Sorry, JShan, my phone ran out of juice and I was out of the house. I'm glad you found the article!
Posted: 3/9/16 at 8:26pm
What a beautiful interview. I'm even more excited for Shuffle Along.
Posted: 3/21/16 at 11:09pm
I couldn't find a separate thread on "Lady Day At Emerson's Bar And Grill" so I grabbed this one to rave about you know who.
My husband and I had unbelievable tix and the Theatre Gods were not shining on me. I had to have emergency surgery and wasn't able to attend. Hubby raved; I finally got to see the HBO adaptation this week and Audra blew my mind yet again!!! It's time for the Emmy Award! I even just YouTubed the Tonys with the "Carousel" revival. Brilliant!
Can't wait to see "Shuffle"; we need to line up our schedules and performances and make sure Audra will be in it. "God Bless This Child"!!!
Posted: 3/22/16 at 12:33am
http://m.essence.com/2016/03/10/six-time-tony-award-winner-audra-mcdonald-graces-first-essence-cover
Posted: 3/22/16 at 6:40am
I was thrilled to see Audra on the cover of Essence!! I bought it in the grocery store the other day!
Posted: 3/22/16 at 8:51am
I am going to try to grab one on the way to see her tonight.
