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Black Theatre United Releases “Stand For Change”

March 26, 2021

On March 26, Black Theatre United released a new video and song titled “Stand for Change” in partnership with The Republic Records Action...

Appearing on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”

March 12, 2021March 25, 2021

On March 10, Audra McDonald appeared on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Audra and Seth discussed a variety of topics including her...

Upcoming Streams Featuring Audra McDonald

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Catch Audra McDonald in the following streams! Please continue to check back for the most updated schedule. December 9, 7:30pm ET; available to...

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Videos

Audra McDonald and the Philharmonic: “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”

Inappropriate Musicals: A Quiet Place, Taxi Driver & Shape of Water w/ Audra McDonald & Dan Stevens

Audra McDonald and Billy Eichner on The Late Late Show with James Corden

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Timeline cleanser: We’ve been raising caterpilla

Timeline cleanser:
We’ve been raising caterpillars to butterflies again this year and yesterday Sally released the last of our little flock with a song. Thank you Madeline for catching this moment on video🦋 🦋🦋🦋

"He is GUILTY. On ALL THREE COUNTS. This moment i

"He is GUILTY. On ALL THREE COUNTS.

This moment is one we've been in many times, too many times in this country's history. It is a generational trauma that will take decades to heal. The struggle will continue as we come into a reckoning with America's conscience, its attitude, its shame, its unspeakable yet constant and persistent acts against the humanity of Black people. We stand in great support and allegiance with George Floyd's family for their grace in enduring the unendurable. We stand with those who are in the fight for true justice against all heinous acts that have been perpetrated on Black bodies. We will not rest until we see the change that we and all our ancestors dream of. Say his name -George Floyd

Sweet Gianna “Yes, Daddy changed the world!"

Photo of Harriet Tubman: Harriet Tubman circa 1910. Public Domain
Photo of George Floyd: via Newsweek
*no copyright intent*
Repost from @blacktheatreunited

#blacktheatreunited #btu #standforchange #georgefloyd #derrickchauvinguilty #derrickchauvinverdict #guiltyonallthreecounts #justiceforgeorgefloyd #restinpeacegeorgefloyd

Praying for you and your loved ones, especially yo

Praying for you and your loved ones, especially your precious little girl. 🙏🏾

Covid is still with us and such a devastating and

Covid is still with us and such a devastating and merciless killer. Kristi was a childhood friend of mine and leaves behind 3 beautiful young children. If you can consider helping out please do through the link in my bio. 🙏🏾 #WearAMask 🙏🏾😷

For some reason a moment during my heavily pregnan

For some reason a moment during my heavily pregnant time in Shuffle Along just flashed in my mind and filled me with such pain and sadness. I was doing the last number during in the first act and was all the sudden doubled over with pain in my stomach. I got off stage as quickly as I could and with the help of the wonderful stage management team, my incredible dresser Kate and awesome car service driver Sam, was able to get undressed, in a car and whisked away to my doctor’s office to see what was going on. Thankfully everything turned out ok and I would go on to give birth to the wonder that is Sally James a few months later. The pain and the sadness I’m feeling is because at the time I actually let so many feelings of guilt creep in to my head: that I was somehow letting the show, the audience and the cast down. I absolutely hate that I let that creep into my head. I think it’s on my mind today because I look at this video of my precious Easter Egg hunting Sally and the fact that she and her sister Zoe will always be the most important thing in my life and in that moment I should have let nothing but my health and the health of my child be the only thing on my mind. Not guilt for leaving a show at intermission. I wonder why I sometimes don’t allow myself the self care and protection that I deserve. I know some of you feel this way too. Not sure what I’m getting at but it’s what’s on my mind today. 🙏🏾Self Care🙏🏾. I’m really working on learning and practicing it. I hope you are too. 🙏🏾❤️

Found this old pic from 2004 of me and my precious

Found this old pic from 2004 of me and my precious Zoe, in the mezzanine of the Royale Theatre in NY. It was taken most likely before a Sunday matinee performance of A Raisin in the Sun. She was about 3 1/2 years old. I loved bringing my daughter to the theater with me whenever I could. I loved exposing her to the world of the theater behind the scenes. I loved showing her that it takes a mighty village to create the seamless magic that happens on stage from the time the curtain goes up until the curtain call. I miss that mighty village. I can’t wait until we can all be safely in these amazing sacred spaces, with our mighty villages creating magic for all to see. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Yesterday was take out day. If you know, then you

Yesterday was take out day. If you know, then you know. #ItsAFauxLocLifeForUs

Efforts are already underway to suppress #VotingRi

Efforts are already underway to suppress #VotingRights in the 2022 elections. Call your U.S. Senator and urge them to pass H.R. 1, a historic bill that will enact essential voter protections and reforms. Each call makes a difference, so join me and @naacp_ldf in calling today!

Deleted my previous post because someone commented

Deleted my previous post because someone commented that I shouldn’t have included my provider in the picture. Let me be clear: I asked her permission prior to taking the picture. However I am aware that I may have some providers that follow me that may have been made uncomfortable by the picture so I am reposting the picture with her edited out. I am also reposting because I think it is so vital to spread awareness about getting the vaccine. And for those who are curious, I got the Moderna vaccine, the one that was designed in part by a brilliant Black Woman, Immunologist Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett @kizzyphd 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
My previous post read: ‘2nd shot done. Feeling grateful. Thinking about all of those who have died of this horrific virus. Grateful to all of the scientists who worked so hard to get us this vaccine. Praying for brighter days ahead. ‘🙏🏾🙏🏾

I’m a day late but it has been a year and a day

I’m a day late but it has been a year and a day since this incredible being was taken from us due to COVID-19. I miss him every day. Terrence you were such a bright pure light. Your absence is so deeply felt but your legacy and your love live on with us. ❤️❤️❤️

The horrific acts of hate and violence against Asi

The horrific acts of hate and violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders continue to rise in America. As allies, it is critical that we take swift action to support and amplify the messages of our AAPI friends, neighbors, and community members.

I’ll leave a list of resources in my stories, but please share organizations or voices that we should support in the comments.

To the entire AAPI community: I’m so sorry this is happening. I am grieving with you, I share your rage, and I’m standing with you.

#stopaapihate #stopasianhate

Repost @naacp: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - #MLK

Excited to share that I’ve narrated CANE, Jean T

Excited to share that I’ve narrated CANE, Jean Toomer’s revolutionary masterpiece about the era we now know as the Harlem Renaissance. I loved exploring this experimental and evocative novel, and I hope you will enjoy it too!

Available now, only on @spotify — linked in my stories!

#SittingWithTheClassics #Spotify

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