Industry NewsAudra McDonald-Led New York City Center Digital Gala Extends Streaming WindowThe evening with the six-time Tony winner was filmed on the City Center stage.
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Andrew Gans
December 14, 2020
Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald headlines New York City Center's 2020 Digital Gala, which premiered December 9. Originally scheduled to be available on-demand for one week, viewers can catch the concert through January 3, 2021.
McDonald is accompanied by music director Andy Einhorn from the stage of City Centers. The set list features popular standards from the Great American Songbook and classics from the golden age of Broadway by Leonard Bernstein, Jerry Herman, Cole Porter, and Stephen Sondheim. Michael Urie hosts.
“We are so excited and honored that the great Audra McDonald will be making her New York City Center debut as part of our annual gala presentation and our commitment to turning the lights back on at City Center,” said City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler in an earlier statement. “While we may not be able to gather in celebration this year, I am delighted that we are able to capture Audra’s exceptional talent on our stage and bring the energy of this live performance directly to our audience.”
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner McDonald is a passionate advocate for equal rights, LGBTQIA+ causes, and underprivileged youth through her work with Covenant House. She is also a founding member of Black Theatre United, with the mission to inspire reform and combat systemic racism within the theatre community and throughout the nation.
Digital access for the concert starts at $35 at NYCityCenter.org.
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Celebrating 6-Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald
Celebrating 6-Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald
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Eddie Korbich and Audra McDonald in Carousel, 1994
Eddie Korbich and Audra McDonald in Carousel, 1994
Joan Marcus
Audra McDonald and cast in Carousel, 1994
Audra McDonald and Fisher Stevens in Carousel, 1994
Joan Marcus
Audra McDonald, 1994 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Carousel
Zoe Caldwell and Audra McDonald in Master Class, 1995
Jay Thompson
Audra McDonald, 1996 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play, Master Class
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, 1998
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, 1998
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, 1998
Audra McDonald, 1998 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Ragtime
Mary Testa and Audra McDonald in Marie Christine, 1999
Audra McDonald in Marie Christine, 1999
Audra McDonald and Anthony Crivello in Marie Christine, 1999
Vivian Reed and Audra McDonald in Marie Christine, 1999
Audra McDonald in Marie Christine, 1999
Audra McDonald and Ethan Hawke in Henry IV, 2003
Paul Kolnik
Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan in A Raisin in the Sun, 2004
Audra McDonald and Sean Combs in A Raisin in the Sun, 2004
Audra McDonald in A Raisin in the Sun, 2004
Sean Combs and Audra McDonald in A Raisin in the Sun, 2004
Audra McDonald, 2004 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play, A Raisin in the Sun
Audra McDonald and John Cullum in 110 in the Shade, 2007
Steve Kazee and Audra McDonald in 110 in the Shade, 2007
Audra McDonald and cast in 110 in the Shade, 2007
Audra McDonald and Christopher Innvar in 110 in the Shade, 2007