Breaking news: Audra regrets that she must postpone her West End debut in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, but is thrilled to announce that she and husband Will Swenson are expecting.

As a result, Audra will continue performances of Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed through July 24, at which time Grammy-winning singer Rhiannon Giddens will step in as Lottie Gee and choreographer and tap legend Savion Glover will join the cast. Audra will return to Shuffle Along in the winter following her temporary maternity leave.

This Thursday, Audra McDonald steps off Broadway to hit the talk show circuit on Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. Prior to The Nightly Show, Wilmore amused audiences as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Tune in to The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Comedy Central at 11:30/10:30c on Thursday, May 12.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Audra and Anna McDonald invited People magazine over for a photo shoot. Watch the exclusive video here for some insight into what Audra got inherited from her mom – and one thing she didn’t!