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Critics’ Choice Award Nomination

For the third time in her career, Audra has been nominated for “Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series” for her portrayal of Liz Reddick in The Good Fight. Other nominees in this category include Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon), Carol Burnett (Better Call Saul), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), Julia Garner (Ozark), and Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul).

Additionally, The Good Fight has been nominated for “Best Drama Series” alongside Andor (Disney+), Bad Sisters (Apple TV+), Better Call Saul (AMC), The Crown (Netflix), Euphoria (HBO), House of the Dragon (HBO), Severance (Apple TV+), and Yellowstone (Paramount Network).

The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Critical Acclaim for Ohio State Murders

The reviews are in!

AUDRA McDONALD is

“MAGNIFICENT”  Charles Isherwood, The Wall Street Journal

“MESMERIZING Tim Teeman, The Daily Beast

“TRIUMPHANT” – Zachary Stewart, Theatermania

“STUNNING” -Naveen Kumar, Variety

“CAPTIVATING” -Gloria Oladipo, The Guardian

 

“A SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL EVENT AND CAUSE FOR HATS-IN-THE AIR CELEBRATION.

AUDRA McDONALD IS THE FINEST STAGE ACTRESS OF HER GENERATION. SHE IS NOTHING SHORT OF MAGNIFICENT.” Charles Isherwood, The Wall Street Journal

FIVE STARS! Bob Verini, New York Stage Review    

CRITIC’S PICK! “ADRIENNE KENNEDY DESERVES A PLACE AMONG OUR MOST HONORED AND PRODUCED PLAYWRIGHTS.” Jesse Green, The New York Times

“KENNY LEON’S PRODUCTION IS BOLD AND VISIONARY.” – Naveen Kumar, Variety

 

 

 

Glamour’s 2022 Women of the Year Awards

On November 1, Audra McDonald presented Angela Basset with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Women of the Year Awards, hosted by Glamour.

In her remarks, she honored Ms. Basset by saying, “Think about the way she sits with strength, and truth, whether it is on the stage, screen, you cannot take her eyes off of her, can you?  […] I can think of no one more deserving of Glamour’s Lifetime Achievement Award than Angela Bassett, a woman who I deeply admire, revere, and honor, for all the stories that she weaves, the barriers she has broken, and the inspiration and leadership that she provides in our industry and to the next generation of artists.”

Click here to read Angela Basset’s moving acceptance speech including a letter she writes to her younger self.

Broadway on the Mediterranean

This September, Audra embarks on Playbill Travel’s Broadway on the High Seas. Departing from Rome, the cruise will make its way through charming Italian and Spanish cities before ending in Barcelona. This unique travel experience features some of Broadway’s brightest stars in nightly performances and talkbacks. On September 11 & 13, Audra will perform her trademark mix of songs from the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and more.

Click here for details.