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Audra McDonald has won the Tony six times, a record for a performer, and she is the only performer to win in all four acting categories. Her Tonys came for Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, Porgy and Bess and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, and her record eleven nominations also include Marie Christine, 110 in the Shade, Ohio State Murders and Gypsy (2025). The Juilliard-trained soprano has won two Grammy Awards, for Best Classical Album and Best Opera Recording with the Los Angeles Opera's recording of Kurt Weill's Mahagonny, along with an Emmy. She received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama, and the American Theater Hall of Fame inducted her in 2017. Her solo albums include Way Back to Paradise, How Glory Goes, Happy Songs, Build a Bridge and Go Back Home. On television she starred as Dr. Naomi Bennett on Private Practice, played Liz Lawrence on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, and stars in The Gilded Age, while her films include Beauty and the Beast, Respect and Rustin.
- Genres: theatrical, pop and broadway
- Active since 1994
- Born in Berlin
- Honors: Tony
- Labels: Nonesuch Records
- Category: Musician
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How much does Audra McDonald cost?
Booking Audra McDonald is estimated at $100K–$250K. That figure is for planning only. A confirmed offer depends on the date, market and event, and travel and production are typically on top.
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Audra McDonald Performs "I Could Have Danced All Night" | Broadway's Best | Great Performances · Great Performances | PBS Watch on YouTube
Career timeline
Milestones
- Appeared on Broadway in The Secret Garden in from 1992 to 1993
- Received the Theatre World Award
- Received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
- Received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
- Received the Drama League Award
- Won the Grammy for Best Classical Album ("Weill: Rise And Fall Of The City Of Mahagonny")
- Won the Grammy for Best Opera Recording ("Weill: Rise And Fall Of The City Of Mahagonny")
- Received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame
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What is the typical fee range for Audra McDonald?
Our estimate puts Audra McDonald in the $100K–$250K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Audra McDonald but less expensive?
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Who is similar to Audra McDonald but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Susan Boyle, Jessie J, Laura Pausini.
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The estimated booking fee for Audra McDonald is $100K–$250K (estimate).
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