Bassist

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 a 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 2017 West End debut.

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An Evening with Audra McDonald

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

A special evening to support GTMF, featuring Emmy®, Grammy® and six-time Tony Award®–winning Broadway icon Audra McDonald with the Festival Orchestra, conducted by Andy Einhorn.

Special Event: Audra McDonald and One Night Only

Walk Festival Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Caramoor as we kick off the 2023 Summer Season with the Opening Night Concert featuring the incomparable Audra McDonald. This special event takes place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the stunning setting of the Venetian Theater.

Audra McDonald, a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning singer and actor, will grace the stage with her luminous soprano voice, performing beloved classics from the Great American Songbook. Known for her expressive and lyric voice, McDonald is celebrated as one of the most adored singers of her generation and a once-in-a-century artist.

The evening will also showcase the talents of Andy Einhorn as Music Director, Jeremy Jordan on piano, Gene Lewin on drums, Mark Vanderpoel on bass, and the esteemed Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Together, they will create a night of musical excellence that aligns beauty with truth and justice.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the moral radiance and astounding performance of Audra McDonald, a true legend in the world of music and acting. Tickets are available now for this must-see event at Caramoor, located in Katonah, NY. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website.

Opening Night Concert: Audra McDonald

Venetian Theater at Caramoor

Audra McDonald has secured her place atop Broadway’s pantheon with a record-breaking six Tony Awards, the only actor ever to achieve the Tony Grand Slam. Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for storytelling, she is equally at home on Broadway and opera stages and in roles on film and television (Private Practice, The Good Fight). A 2015 National Medal of Arts recipient, she was a founder of Black Theatre United in 2020 and is also a committed advocate for at-risk youth and LGBTQ equality, among other causes.

Audra McDonald

University of Michigan

Get ready to rock 'n roll down memory lane with an evening of music and memories straight from the radio, featuring the biggest pop songs of all time. Groove along to over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more.

Mark Vanderpoel

Bassist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 16, 2025

Rock 'N Radio · San Diego Symphony

Past events

Jun 30, 2024

An Evening with Audra McDonald · San Diego Symphony

Aug 6, 2023

Special Event: Audra McDonald and One Night Only · Grand Teton Music Festival

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