Audra McDonald Will Play New Jersey Performing Arts Center in June

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will play the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark June 3. The 3 PM concert will take place in Prudential Hall.

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An Afternoon With Audra McDonald will feature songs from the American musical theatre. McDonald will be joined by music director Andy Einhorn on piano, with Mark Vanderpoel (bass) and Gene Lewin (drums).

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In addition to her six Tonys, McDonald has won two Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and several other accolades. Among her Broadway appearances are Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Movie and TV roles include Madame Garderobe in the live-action Beauty and the Beastand Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music Live! In 2017 she was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. She recently appeared in the film adaptation of the musical Hello Again.

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Celebrating 6-Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald

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Eddie Korbich and Audra McDonald in <i>Carousel</i>, 1994 — Eddie Korbich and Audra McDonald in *Carousel*, 1994

Carousel_Broadway_Production_Photos_1994_Eddie_Korbich_Audra_McDonald_HR — Eddie Korbich and Audra McDonald in *Carousel*, 1994

Joan Marcus

Audra McDonald and cast in <i>Carousel</i>, 1994 — Audra McDonald and cast in *Carousel*, 1994

Audra McDonald and Fisher Stevens in <i>Carousel</i>, 1994 — Audra McDonald and Fisher Stevens in *Carousel*, 1994

Joan Marcus

Audra McDonald, 1994 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, <i>Carousel</i> — Audra McDonald, 1994 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, *Carousel*

Master Class_1995_Zoe Caldwell and Audra McDonald — Zoe Caldwell and Audra McDonald in *Master Class*, 1995

Jay Thompson

Audra McDonald, 1996 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play, <i>Master Class</i> — Audra McDonald, 1996 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play, *Master Class*

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in <i>Ragtime</i>, 1998 — Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in *Ragtime*, 1998

Audra McDonald, 1998 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, <i>Ragtime</i> — Audra McDonald, 1998 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, *Ragtime*

Mary Testa and Audra McDonald in <i>Marie Christine</i>, 1999 — Mary Testa and Audra McDonald in *Marie Christine*, 1999

Audra McDonald in <i>Marie Christine</i>, 1999 — Audra McDonald in *Marie Christine*, 1999

Audra McDonald and Anthony Crivello in <i>Marie Christine</i>, 1999 — Audra McDonald and Anthony Crivello in *Marie Christine*, 1999

Vivian Reed and Audra McDonald in <i>Marie Christine</i>, 1999 — Vivian Reed and Audra McDonald in *Marie Christine*, 1999

Audra McDonald and Ethan Hawke in <i>Henry IV</i>, 2003 — Audra McDonald and Ethan Hawke in *Henry IV*, 2003

Paul Kolnik

Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan in <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i>, 2004 — Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan in *A Raisin in the Sun*, 2004

Audra McDonald and Sean Combs in <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i>, 2004 — Audra McDonald and Sean Combs in *A Raisin in the Sun*, 2004

Audra McDonald in <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i>, 2004 — Audra McDonald in *A Raisin in the Sun*, 2004

Sean Combs and Audra McDonald in <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i>, 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, <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i> — Audra McDonald, 2004 Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play, *A Raisin in the Sun*

Audra McDonald and John Cullum in <i>110 in the Shade</i>, 2007 — Audra McDonald and John Cullum in *110 in the Shade*, 2007

Steve Kazee and Audra McDonald in <i>110 in the Shade</i>, 2007 — Steve Kazee and Audra McDonald in *110 in the Shade*, 2007

Audra McDonald and cast in <i>110 in the Shade</i>, 2007 — Audra McDonald and cast in *110 in the Shade*, 2007

Audra McDonald and Christopher Innvar in <i>110 in the Shade</i>, 2007 — Audra McDonald and Christopher Innvar in *110 in the Shade*, 2007

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