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Audra McDonald makes Australian debut with performances in Melbourne and Sydney

Audra in Australia (1)On the heels of her North American tour, Audra McDonald makes her Australian debut with a one-night performance on October 31, 2015 at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, followed by three performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House from November 5 to 7.

The six-time Tony winner has been dazzling audiences across America, bringing her “downright inspirational” interpretations of American classics to stages from California to Connecticut (Los Angeles Times).

View performance details for “An Evening with Audra McDonald” presented by the Arts Centre Melbourne on October 31.

Click here for more information on Audra’s engagements in Sydney.

Watch Audra McDonald perform live at the White House in “A Celebration of American Creativity”

White HouseOn October 14, Audra McDonald joins President Obama and the First Lady of the United States at the White House for an evening celebrating the American canon, featuring music ranging from hip-hop to jazz standards. “A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House,” honors the 50th anniversary of the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act and will be broadcast online and recorded for a feature on PBS.

The evening also includes performances by Buddy Guy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Keb’ Mo’, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor, and Usher.

“In Performance at the White House” has showcased American cultural traditions since its inception in 1978, with performances by legendary artists such as Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, and Vladimir Horowitz.

Watch a live webcast of the event online from WhiteHouse.gov.