NewsPHOTO CALL: Norm Lewis, Anthony Crivello, Zoe Caldwell, Julie White, Nick Adams, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Celebrate Audra McDonaldThe Drama League honored five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald at its 29th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway Feb. 11 at the Pierre Hotel.
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Matthew Blank
February 12, 2013
The black-tie gala, featuring musical selections drawn from McDonald's career, was hosted by Taye Diggs and Tony winner Phylicia Rashad.
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Norm Lewis, Anthony Crivello, Zoe Caldwell, Julie White, Nick Adams, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Celebrate Audra McDonald
The production was directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge with musical direction by David Evans; it is produced by Drama League artistic director Roger T. Danforth.
The evening supported The Drama League's educational initiatives for promising young artists.
The Musical Celebration of Broadway featured songs from McDonald's many Broadway triumphs, including The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Carousel, Ragtime, Master Class, Marie Christine, 110 In The Shade; her operatic and concert work, including her celebrated turns in Passion and Mahagonny; and her award-winning albums "Way Back To Paradise," "How Glory Goes," "Happy Songs" and "Build a Bridge."
The Max Martin musical features a number of his most beloved songs, including “…Baby One More Time,” “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” and more.