McDonald News

Go inside rehearsals for Opera Orlando's site-specific production of Dvořák's Rusalka at the Art and History Museums of Maitland. Check out the all-new video below.

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, filmed last December, will be screened in more than 100 cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 21st March 2024.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC) has announced that New York Times bestselling author Heather McGhee will be traveling to Dallas to attend BATC's banned books festival inspired by her book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together. Learn more about the festival here!

When it comes to concerts, Audra McDonald says she’s learned to choose a song list that really appeals to her. And she’s done just that for her current tour, which will bring her to Symphony Hall for her eighth appearance with the Celebrity Series of Boston, this time with an orchestra of local musicians, on February 27.

Get a first look at The Marriott Theatre's latest production, James and the Giant Peach - now on stage from February 16 through March 30, 2024. This enchanting adaptation brings to life the classic tale by celebrated author Roald Dahl, promising audiences of all ages a magical journey unlike any other.

Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's production of Romeo & Juliet will tour NYC schools later this spring, with a public performance set for Friday, April 5th at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn.

Discover the latest release from rap sensation Saweetie with her empowering new track 'Richtivities.' 'Richtivities' comes in the wake of announcing that Saweetie will join Ne-Yo and 2 Chainz in the third season of Starz's hit series ‘BMF.' Saweetie will play Keeya, a former college athlete who's connected in the streets of St. Louis. 

Comedy returns to Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA on Friday, March 15, 2024. The show will feature Will Noonan plus special guest Dan Boulger and host Dan Donahue for a night of laughs.

Don't miss acclaimed pianist Michael Stephen Brown in solo recital with the Redlands Symphony on March 9, 2024. Enjoy an evening of classical masterpieces and original compositions.

It is so delightful to walk into a theater and see chairs moved to the side so children can sit on the floor directly in front of the stage to see a show. Indeed, backing up a bit, it is even more delightful to walk into a theater and see children excited about seeing a show. Despite an increasing array of theater and performing arts camps for young people to attend, live theater meant for children is far less robust. Austin Scottish Rite Theater is one of the Austin theater companies that work diligently to provide consistent and quality theater directly intended for children, and their latest show, BARNEY CAREY GETS HIS WINGS, is a joyful, heartwarming addition.

Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy award winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day) and features the band's first original song “S*x on the Beach,” accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by the Access Hollywood & iHeart host, Mario Lopez.

RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

The line-up is now complete for the 2024 edition of The Town and The City Festival, the two-day music and arts festival in Lowell, MA on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th.  

Patrick Owens, Executive Director of New York Choral Society, will depart after their 65th Anniversary Season.

The University of St. Thomas Drama program introduces 'Stoic Theatre,' a new professional company in Houston. Offering students real-world experience and connecting professionals with mentorship opportunities, this initiative aims to elevate the local artistic scene.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown will return to Chamber Music Detroit and make his live concert debut on March 1, 2024.

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has identified the twenty rising singer-actors who have advanced to the Lenya Competition's semifinal round.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!

Audra McDonald February 23rd @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts LIU Post

The most fun show to see this month is The Legend of Georgia McBridge.