Audra McDonald

We thoroughly enjoyed Audra McDonald at Cobb Energy Center. Our seats up front and the pre-show reception and the meet and greet afterwards made for a thrilling experience. The Arts Bridge folks did a fine job with their hospitality.

Audra was simply Amazing, voice of gold dispite some stuckup folks that were in attendance I would definitely go to another performance/concert of Audra's.

Audra McDonald was amazing!! Beautiful voice, great song selection, and outstanding connection with her audience! Could not have spent my Saturday night better. Would go again!

IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HER OR EVEN HEARD HER YOU'RE DEFINITELY MISSING ALOT..... SHES SIMPLYAMAZING I'VE LOOKED UP TO HER MUSICALLY SINCE WHO KNOWS WHEN. LIKE BEYONCE AND MICHEAL JACKSON IS TO SOME AUDRA IS THAT TO ME.. THE SONGS SHE'S SANG IVE LEARNED AND SUNG. SHE WAS THAT AND MORE I EXPECTED HER TO BE!!!!!!!!!!!! TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE AND HEAR SOMEONE SOOOOOO AMAZING LIKE THIS WOMAN.... THERE ARE NO WORDS I CAN USE TO ACTUALLY DESCRIBE THIS EXPERIENCE JUST KNOW ITS ONE IM GLAD I DIDNT LET PASS ME BY I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU AUDRA AND HOPE TO SING WITH YOU ONE DAY <3

In concert at the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston, SC, Audra McDonald was radiant in every way possible! During this 90-minute show with no intermission, she was charming and funny in between songs from stage, screen, and The Great American Songbook. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and he only attended because I asked him to. I'd buy 2 more tickets in a skinny minute!

We attended after reading of her previous Porgy and Bess performances. None were performed at this performance.

I was disappointed that she did not sing more of Porgy and Bess-I also did not like the fact that she used a microphone-with that range she doesn't need it-the audio system was flawed-in the mezzanine her comments were almost inaudible.

Fabulous voice instrument. Great back-up trio. Audra was sweet, personable and extremely talented. Loved the story telling and audience interaction. Left feeing fully entertained.

Audra was divine! She's always been a picture of grace and elegance - this concert was no exception. Her talent flew off the stage, her timing and humor were moving - - what do you say about a lady who seemed to open up and show us her inner beauty along with all of the package we wanted to see, including showcasing new works, embracing humanity, and exquisite taste.

Great event...glad we caught the show. Classy show and the band as whole was very talented as well as surprisingly funny.

For 90 minutes, Ms. McDonald took control of the stage and dominated. Her voice is pure and beautiful, the stories she told were all enjoyable. Ms. McDonald is as beautiful as her voice and she is wonderfully personable. Not only a strong advocate for Marriage Equality, Audra is the definition of a true Broadway star.

I expected a mighty voice from a 4-time Tony Award-winning performer. What I got was an exciting & deeply enriching experience with the hilarious, moving, insightful, powerful & generous talents of Audra McDonald. Had she performed a second night I would have seen her again. One of my all-time fave concerts!

Jason Alexander introduced her as "the finest voice in theater today." I have seen Audra McDonald in concert several times, and she never ceases to amaze me. While she is a beautiful singer, it is her dramatic interpretation of songs that makes her unbelievable.

Superb! More of these concert or caberet nights with performers singing the "American Songbook"needs to be a happening in Los Angeles. I have attended many in New York. They are always well attended and musical highs. Lead the way.

I have never had the pleasure of watching Audra in concert, and she was remarkable! What a voice! She was a warm blanket for my soul. Thank you Audra for such a special evening!

The Audra McDonald concert at the Ralph Freud Playhouse last night was possibly the best concert I have ever attended. With one of the best voices on the planet, and a charming personality, Audra had the audience in the palm of her hand!

Returning to the concert stage to raise money for "Reprise!", Audra McDonald performed before an enthusiastic sold out audience at the Freud Playhouse last night. Currently starring on the ABC show, "Private Practice" McDonald has been sadly missed from the concert scene for the last three years. In an evening of songs she billed as some of her favorites, many of which she has performed frequently, she proved yet again that she is one of the most consummate vocalists of her generation. Accompanied by longtime Musical director, accompanist and friend, the incomparable Ted Sperling, she breathed new life into songs she has performed numerous times. She brought a new introspection to the lyrics and a new simplicity to her vocal technique that ultimately achieved more with less. Sadly, a lesson that many vocalists completely ignore nowadays who seem to think singing is about big sound with little meaning and thought behind it. Always a champion of new songwriters, Audra welcomed composer Gabriel Kahane to the stage to accompany her for a new song that he had written and which she is planning to record for her new long overdue album, "Flight".

Perfect combination of warm stage personality and insanely beautiful voice, the evening with Audra McDonald was absolute perfection.

I ve watched Ms McDonald on several tv shows but did not have the opportunity to see her performance on stage. At the time in March when she was first expected I had another engagement so I m glad it was postponed as I had a real treat. She is awesome, amazing, unforgettable and very personable. I texted my family immediately in the NY area to check her out if she hasn t done a performance yet. Wishful thinking.

Surprised my husband for our anniversary with tickets and enjoyed every minute of it .

We have seen her in several plays and it was great to see her so relaxed and interactive. Wonderful evening! And that voice....

What can one say about Audra McDonald? After seeing, crying, cheering and wildly applauding her recent concert performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, one wonders how much talent a single person can retain. Her selection of songs, her intimate patter with the audience and the general highest level of talent all came through in a non-stop, almost two hour concert. She had her audience laughing, crying, and cheering after each of her numbers, and her talent exuded in every moment. From jazz to blues to Broadway to Porgy and Bess, her phrasing, her vocal strength and adaptability to each song was incredible. I had seen her last year in her "Lady Day" show in London, where we thought that nothing could top that reincarnation of Billie Holiday. Wrong!! This Florida concert shows this star at the pinnacle of her form, and let's hope she stays there for many more years and concerts!

Thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the song about Facebook.

Audra gave a phenomenal concert. She is true Broadway royalty.

She warm and engaging. Worth every penny. Don t miss her next performance

This was a tremendous concert, with brilliant interpretations of a wide variety of musical theatre songs. Audra has the most magnificent singing voice that I have heard in concert.

Audra McDonald sang songs from the great American Songbook... she talked about each song, who wrote it and why she is singing it. Her voice is flawless and she was gracious. I have seen her in 2 Broadway musicals and seeing her in concert was a treat! She was amazing and the last 4-5 songs were very touching.

What an amazing concert... one of the best that I have ever been to! She sang for almost 2 hours straight, never taking a break or even a sip of water. Amazing voice. Terrific venue. Great value for the ticket price. I would not hesitate to see her the next time she comes to town.

She carefully chooses her music and delivers it powerfully and beautifully. She holds her audience with respect and mesmerizes with her magnificent voice. I ll see her whenever she comes to town.

My daughter is a music major and a big Audra McDonald fan. We were sooooo disappointed when she fell ill and cancelled her concert in March, but the re-scheduled show was a HIT, and definitely worth the wait. She was in full voice, charming, funny, talented, and of course...beautiful. The band was excellent as well... We had a great evening.

Audra McDonald gives a great show. I laughed I cried. She is a great story teller who sets up her songs for the audience & then sings with a voice that is beyond compare. We even had sing a longs. She is amazing!

Outstanding performance; amazing singing; great evening

My daughters and i loved it. Audra has an amazing voice and also great performer.

Went deaf, sound was very loud, song choice bad as well

Amazing performer. Audra is an extraordinary person. She is very talented.

She was excellent and the performance was great. I want to follow her and see her perform again.

This was an awesome venue. We had excellent seats and the acoustics and Audra Mcdonald was excellent.

Someone yelled out Audra is a national treasure. It is so true. Her melodic voice soothes the soul and enriches the spirit. She is fantastic. Sadly, NJPAC was not at the same level. It took almost an hour to get seated. The staff in the restaurant was adequate but clearly overwhelmed and not engaging. The concert was exceptional despite the facility.

Spectacular - Audra McDonald is lovely, talented and has a glorious voice. Haven t heard Somewhere over the Rainbow like that since Judy at Carnegie Hall.

I've been wanting to see Audra McDonald for a very long time but the timing was never right until sunday afternoon june 3rd: to say she was magnificent would be an understatement! If she was doing a second performance that night, i would have gladly stayed for it !! Not only is she very talented and beautiful, she's also very personable with a great sense of humor :-)

wonderful...eating and parking plus a wonderful performance by audra. great entertainment ,,warm and and a spectacular performance! !

The venue is perfect for watching a performance. The rows are slightly elevated and the seats are staggered. Audra McDonald has an amazing voice, interacts with the crowd, and provides a 5 star performance. We are planning to see her again next year!

She sings beautifully, and she draws her audience in like you are sitting in her living room.

Audra McDonald is beyond amazing. If you get a chance to see her/ hear her please do. She is a force to be reckoned with. Most moving concert ever!!!

The best performer on the planet. Great audience connection and a voice not to be compared to anyone.

I've seen Audra McDonald perform before so I was expecting it to be wonderful. The reality is this performance blew me away- and the sentiment was echoed by my friends and family who I brought to the concert with me. Audra hits all the right notes, stellar repertoire, exquisite voice. She tells a story that is so much more than just the lyrics and the notes. And I love hearing all the tidbits about the composers, and her personal stories of her family. She makes audience members feel like we are part of her inner circle of friends. She's "REAL!." We were fortunate to have excellent seats- center rear orchestra with perfect sight line and acoustics. The band was outstanding as well. Truly a wonderful afternoon capped off by a nice relaxing meal at Niccos afterwards.

Audra Mcdonald has an incredible voice and enjoyable personality. Her song choices were very diverse and the stories behind them made it a special afternoon. Her band was excellent too. I highly recommend her to all music lovers.

We caught Audra in concert some 4-5 years ago and she certainly made wonderful music. Her Lady Day performance was also amazing. But something happened in the meantime, some combination, I surmise, of a happy second marriage, a young child, her energy and values, and the reality of hatred of all kinds becoming more common and more acceptable in our society. She was absolutely inspiring and inspired this past Saturday, easily providing me with one of my top five music experiences ever. She was incredible. All songs picked made a statement, as "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" intermixed with some relevant Sondheim lyrics. And she shared a lot of unknown songs that were loaded with meaning and tear-jerking lyrics. She herself teared up after a song about 9-11 (we were 2nd row center and could see the tears running down!). Then at the end -- with a deep and awesomely strong mezzo voice that you seldom hear from her -- she belted out Climb Every Mountain like she was talking to all struggling immigrants and minorities and all of us overwhelmed with the racism and binary-thinking prejudice that is rampant.. As one audience member shouted after one song: Audra, you rock!!!

Audra's voice is amazing, her song choice perfect, and she has a great rapport with her audience. Just a pleasure to see and hear. In terms of the venue, I had not been to the NJPAC in many years, and forgot what a great place it is. The venue is clean and inviting, the seats are comfortable and not crammed, and all employees were extremely helpful. On top of it, parking right across the street in NJPAC Lot C (you can reserve in advance) was super convenient and their event pricing was $20!!! Cant beat that.

Audra McDonald has an amazing voice, but she is also a very talented and funny performer. Tells great stories. Really engaging with the audience. Great experience!

She is a tremendous performer with a dynamite voice. I've seen her on the east coast: NYC - Lady Day at Emerson's Wiliamstown Theater Two times in Tucson: Fox Theater & Centennial Hall I don't usually go back to see performers I've seen before but she is so talented it's worth going every chance I get

What an extraordinary evening! We enjoyed the journey through Broadway history from the eyes and voice of Audra MacDonald. Her song selection included the familiar and some unfamiliar but always a joyous musical selection. Her band complemented her voice and enhanced the music and never overwhelmed it. Wonderful!

Amazing voice, warm and funny personality, short stories about the songs, her colleagues and family members. Concert was almost two hours and we were very well entertained. Will definitely get tickets for her next local performance.

Audra McDonald is a treasure. Her talent is wonderful, and she makes it all seem so effortless. She went through 100 years of songs, and captured the style of each era so well. I am so glad I went.

Enjoyed the evening however, would have loved to hear some of Kurt Weil s music.

Audra was fantastic. The quality of her voice was matched by the excellence of her performance. The only negative was the poor sound quality.

One of the best concerts I have attended. I could not believe the clarity of her voice and the stamina to sing for 1 1/2 hours without an intermission or a drink of water. Could have stayed and listened for another hour. She was fabulous and her assortment of songs was fabulous and interesting. She took the time to explain a lot of the background on the song writers, playwrights and singers that made the songs popular. Very entertaining. A show no one should miss.

Ms. McDonald is an extremely engaging performer with a beautiful voice. The varied selection of music provided a nice mix for an audience of varied ages and generations. She certainly delivered as advertised!

It was like bad opera.....one loud Soprano. Proving she had and I quote her "Soprano Card".

Great show of broadway tunes. Audra added her broadway acting to each song and shared how nice a person she is on stage. Special evening!

It was a wonderful evening of Broadway song, stories and her take on motherhood, music and overall life. Exceptional performance. She connects with an audience like I've not seen in a long time. Definitely go see her. As far as Cobb Energy Centre, I've never been enthralled by the organization, the service and particularly the parking. Everything poorly organized and even the portal (entry door) where the ticket pointed you to was the wrong one.

Audra McDonald does more than just deliver. There's a reason she owns a record six Tony Awards. She defines the American musical theater art form. Audra is dead-on pitch perfect. And makes it look easy while doing it. So much so that she puts the audience at complete ease. That she offers the audience specific opportunities to sing along with her is beyond engaging. It shows how much she cares to make sure everyone fully enjoys themselves. At 47, Audra is a woman in full possession of her powers and identity. And yes, she is smoking hot too!

This was definitely an experience I will not forget. Audra was amazing! Beautiful voice and an intimate setting.

The show was wonderful even though I didn t know all of the songs. I m glad I went.

Ms. McDonald sang from the American theater songbook; many songs were from the early 20th century. All were delivered excellently. Her personality shined throughout. In each of her Broadway performances that I have seen, I felt that every gesture was spot-on. I felt the saw during this concert. She put so much significance in each motion (though she was standing at a poled microphone). She was witty and her voice is amazing. I have never seen her in concert before but would definitely try to do so again.

Audra McDonald has no equal in her vocal quality, in her nuanced attention to lyrics, in her musicality. This concert was an amazing display of what makes her peerless amongst singers of the American songbook--to which she continues to add new young composers, a testimony to her generosity. She gives older familiar songs new depth ("Make someone happy") and makes new songs seem almost like standards ("I'll be here"). The moment at the concert's end when she removed the microphone and sang "Summertime" showed her artistry and the subtle power of her voice.

Beautiful artist, beautiful woman, awesome entertainer. I particularly liked the fact that she sang a lot of songs that are not part of the "normal" repertoire. I would definitely see her again and again.

Every minute was special. She has such an amazing voice! Very personable too. Sang songs from old and new Broadway shows and told us a little about each one.

This is my 3rd time seeing Audra McDonald perform. Audra McDonald is as personable as she is professional. I didn't know what to expect the 1st time that I saw her in 2011. I then had the opportunity to see her "transform" as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" on Broadway in 2014. So, I knew what to expect on March 12th and she was "amazing".

She sang the same songs as she did on her last concert here in jacksonville. Waste of money with the diversity of songs she must have in repertoire

She was a great performer! However, this show was marketed by Ticketmaster as her, but was actually a Jacksonville Childrens' Choir event, which consumed the first half of the show. I did not realize this until I purchased the ticket and printed it...

OMG, Audra was wonderful. Don't miss any opportunity to see her live.

Audra McDonald continues to be one of the most outstanding vocalists and song stylists in the U.S. Her song choices were a good sampling of songs she has recorded, and are also her favorites, The problem with the concert was that after every single song, she sat down to chat with the host of the evening and Ms. McDonald's accompanist, Seth Rudetsky. Each chat session lasted close to 10 minutes. Seth Rudetsky is self-absorbed and only cares about making himself look good. He talks extremely fast and is hard to understand. He also continually cut off Ms.McDonald when she tried to answer one of his questions in order to try to (unsuccessfully) make himself appear funny and charming. We paid a substantial amount of money to hear Audra McDonald sing, not to hear Seth Rudetsky talk nonsense for close to two hours. I don't believe Ms. McDonald sang more than eight or nine songs the entire evening. I understand that this format with Mr. Rudetsky is quite common at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. I would never purchase again a ticket for an event where he is the moderator. I would have given the concert a 5-star rating had Ms. McDonald been allowed to command the stage for the entire concert.

Unique set-up creates a unique experience. Her enthusiasm and engagement with the crowd produced a wonderful event. The inclusion of performances by her husband did not enhance the quality of the concert. But overall truly one of the best musical evenings for me and for my guests. Room is perfect: Nothing to impede sound or view, plenty of space between you and the row of seats in front of you, slope of floor means you are looking over the heads of the people in front of you

I've seen Audra twice on Broadway where she was sensational. The Broadway Concert series with host Seth Rudetsky was touching, funny and filled with beautiful songs. I only wish she had done more with her husband on stage.

I have seen audra since her first play on Broadway and she somehow gets better all the time. Her voice is a gift that only improves with the years. And what a delightful person she is. The format was wonderful and her duets with her husband were most special. All in all, a great evening.

I love Audra McDonald but didn't like the format of the performance. There was too much dialogue and not enough singing. I came to hear her magnificent voice and left wanting more. She is wonderful and adorable so the evening was pleasant but my comment would be less talk and more vocals.

Really enjoyed the intimate setting and informality of the Audra McDonald event at the Parker Playhouse on 1/02/16. Although not a full blown concert - more an evening with type deal - we still got more than our monies worth.

Audra McDonald sang amazingly for 2 hours with no intermission! She gave background to each song and included information about herself. Her voice is so beautiful that I cried during her last song, "Climb Every Mountain".

What a wonderful show! 2 hours of beautiful, interesting music! Such a lovely afternoon of talent and expression!

Audra McDonald engaged the audience from the moment she stepped on stage...and kept us wanting more for over 2 hours. Her selection of songs was diverse and her background on why she made the choices was educational. She also took the opportunity to demonstrate her activism for causes....and why she felt the way she did. I wanted to listen to her sing all day...and have coffee with her to discuss the state of affairs!

As expected, Audra's voice was phenomenal - despite her statement that she had a cold - and her audience connection was very strong. One takeaway - my wife and I both found her playlist below average. We were hoping to hear more Broadway songs that we fondly recalled. Felt like we heard what she fondly recalled. If you go, do so because of her voice, not because of the repertoire you'll hear, but "Climb Every Mountain" will blow you away at the end.

It was a great concert. There are a few things that would have made it "perfect" In my opinion. First, there should have been an intermission. Most people are used to an intermission when they go to the theater, plus most of the WONDERFUL songs she performed were not high tempo songs so it felt like the audience could have used a break to refresh. Second, while I agree with Audra's views on equality 100% , I think she should not stress or push the issue at her concerts. Mentioning it or even singing one song dedicated to it is fine BUT not make it akward for her audience. It felt akward and uneasy when she performed songs about Gay people. Again, I share her same views but it was obvious that it made the audience uncomfortable and bordered on slightly not necessary or the appropriate time. Okay with all that being said it was a great show Audra's voice and presence was wonderful. I am glad I was there. The theater is beautiful and makes you feel like royalty sitting there.

Show was very festive! What an amazing voice for such a phenomenal woman. She showcased her extensive vocal range with mastery and distinction! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

As usual, Lady Broadway was simply amazing!! Though she started the concert by saying she was sick and wasn't sure what would be coming out of her mouth, she was going to give us the best she had.Well, you could have fooled us, on the sick thing!! I believe she sang somewhat lower than normal, but she still nailed the high notes. She is, simply put, a stunning performer!! Her commitment to the Broadway genre is so strong... she always does older songs not heard in many years, and gives full credit to the Icons of Broadway who preceded her. Her notable outspoken commitment to charities such as Covenant House & LGBT rights make her such a forceful dynamo in her life, and in her performances! If you have an opportunity to see Audra, seize it! You will be so happy you did!!

She is incomparable. She comes across in a very human way.

This vocalist has a range that is so unique and beautiful. She said she'd been sick 2 days before and didn't know how she'd sound at this performance, but if she hadn't told us we would never have known. She has a wonderful repertoire and was mesmerizing

This was my first time at NJPAC. The Center was beautiful and the ushers were great. The performance was awesome!!

It's hard to imagine how she could be any better. Fantastic performance. Very carried from Broadway to funky. Filled with energy, warmth and a voice that is to die for. Rich, vibrant, bursting. We enjoyed it thoroughly

Audra McDonald put on the best concert I have ever attended. Her voice is spectacular, her three piece orchestra supported her without drowning her out, every word could be heard, the song selection was superb and her story telling and stage presence was fantastic. She said she was not feeling well and concerned how she would sound. I, as well as others around me, said I wonder what she would sound like if she felt well.

she's wonderful beautiful enchanting vocals i would of liked a different program. all this copyright stuff makes it hard for an artist to sing what they want

A truly talented, compasionate and audience driven performer she exceeded our expectations on so many levels. Her set list, coupled with a range of emotions let the audience look inside her and hear her love of Broadway. Her trio was a well oiled machine who played and executed brilliantly on her every song selection. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for an evening of song that is entertaining and fun.

In addition to having a wonderful voice, Audra is very personable. She intermingles her songs with just the right amount of comments on its meaning, songwriter, and other background comments. She also has a wonderful sense of humor as well as a serious side. She is an all-around terrific entertainer!!

Audra was very relatable singing to a sold out crowd of mixed ages and backgrounds. She lives in NY City and knows the flavor of this tri-state area. She sang a rather "salty" song just for the New Jersey folks, and we love it, because we love the realness of Audra! I have recommended this show to many of my friends, but tickets must be purchased early, because they go really fast.

Audra McDonald sang music from the American theater. Most of the songs were obscure to me, but she closed with "Climb Every Mountain" & "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Her vocal range is unbelievable. She is also very personable speaking between songs and telling stories about her life and the songs she was singing. It was a great sunday afternoon.

Audra is a warm friendly entertainer with a voice range & quality that is outstanding. It was like you were in her living room. She told a story & gave background info on almost every song. What a fantastic afternoon.

Just great. Told friends that they missed an incredible performance.

There is a reason or many reasons why one person wins six Tony Awards!! She should be given a seventh Tony for Sunday's performance! Flawless and Superb!!

Audra McDonald was absolutely wonderful. Charming with a voice that is a gift from heaven. A delightful experience.

Audra McDonald is wonderful. She has a personality that comes thru to her audience. She can sing various styles and is a sheer pleasure to watch and listen to. If u have a chance to see her...go!