# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Audra McDonald 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Feb, 2027 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Sponsored by Les & Ruth Akers | Louise Ireland Humphrey Excellence Fund

Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy, in 2015 she received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. She won Tonys for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, which also served as the vehicle for her Olivier-nominated West End debut, and in 2025 she became the acting categories’ most decorated individual in Tony history after earning an unprecedented eleventh nomination, for Gypsy. On television, McDonald won an Emmy as the official host of PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center, and is known for recurring roles on Private Practice (ABC), The Good Wife (CBS), The Good Fight (Paramount+), and The Gilded Age (HBO). Her film credits include Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast and MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. A Juilliard-trained soprano, McDonald maintains a major career as a Grammy-winning recording and concert artist. Her latest solo album, Sing Happy, was recorded live with the New York Philharmonic for Decca Gold. She is a founding member of Black Theatre United, board member of Covenant House International, and prominent advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, whose favorite roles are those performed offstage, as an activist, wife to actor Will Swenson, and mother to her amazing children. 

Tickets will gone on sale to the general public on November 30th at 11AM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tallahassee/audra-mcdonald/200030292320939
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, music, entertainment, concerts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tallahassee
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
- **lat**: 30.440737778282
- **long**: -84.291983795698
- **full address**: Ruby Diamond Concert Hall., Westcott Memorial Building, S University Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Audra McDonald  being held?
  - **A:** Audra McDonald  takes place on Thu, 25 Feb, 2027 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 25 Feb, 2027 at 07:30 pm at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall., Westcott Memorial Building, S University Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Audra McDonald ?
  - **A:** Audra McDonald  is organized by Opening Nights at Florida State University.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Opening Nights at Florida State University's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Opening Nights at Florida State University a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Opening Nights at Florida State University has 100+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Opening Nights at Florida State University has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Audra McDonald  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tallahassee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Audra McDonald  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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