Audra McDonald
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Audra Ann McDonald is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four acting categories. She has performed in musicals, operas, and dramas such as A Moon for the Misbegotten, 110 in the Shade, Carousel, Ragtime, Master Class, and Porgy and Bess. In addition to her six Tony Awards, she has received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2016 from President Barack Obama and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2017.
Known for
Credits
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
as Madame Garderobe
Ricki and the Flash (2015)
as Maureen Brummel
Rampart (2011)
as Sarah
The Object of My Affection (1998)
as Wedding Singer
Respect (2021)
as Barbara Franklin
Rustin (2023)
as Ella Baker
Down Low (2023)
as Patty
Cradle Will Rock (1999)
as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Origin (2023)
as Miss Hale
Wit (2001)
as Susie Monahan
Annie (1999)
as Miss Grace Farrell
It Runs in the Family (2003)
as Sarah Langley
Love Love (—)
Actor
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic (2014)
as Self – Host / Beggar Woman
Six by Sondheim (2013)
as Self
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert (2024)
as Sarah
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005)
as Sarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
Broadway: The Next Generation (—)
as Self
A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
as Ruth Younger
Hello Again (2017)
as Sally
The Sound of Music Live! (2013)
as Mother Abbess
Every Act of Life (2018)
as Self
The Ordained (2013)
as Anthea
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999)
as Bessie in her 20s
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch (2012)
Actor
The Last Debate (2000)
as Barbara Manning
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016)
as Caroler
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
as Self - Performer
My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024)
as Self
The Kennedy Center at 50 (2021)
as Herself / Host
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center (2013)
as Host
Josh Groban: Stages Live (2015)
as Self
Live from Lincoln Center: Sutton Foster in Concert (2018)
as Host
Seven Servants (1996)
Actor
The Auction (2027)
as Rita White
Dreams Worth While: The Journey of "A Raisin in the Sun" (2008)
as Self
The Best Thief in the World (2004)
as Ruth
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium (2024)
Actor
The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)
as Self - Host
An Evening With Audra McDonald (2020)
Actor
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London (2000)
Actor
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies (2020)
as Soloist
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
as Self - Performer
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995)
as Self
Passion (2005)
as Clara
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)
as Self
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald (2020)
Actor
Creating Ragtime (1998)
as Sarah
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway (2018)
as Host
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge (2006)
Actor
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2018)
as Self - Host
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves (2005)
as Self
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve (2006)
Actor
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill (2016)
as Lady Day
Song of Rapa Nui (2020)
as Narrator
Ohio State Murders (2021)
as Suzanne
Whitney Houston in Focus (2023)
Actor
Wonderful Town (2002)
as Eileen
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (2007)
as Jenny Smith
Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am (2026)
as Performer
The Music Instinct: Science & Song (2009)
Actor
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home (2013)
Actor
Tales from the Wings: A Lincoln Center Theatre Celebration! (2021)
as Self