OK – I have posted a lot of politics lately. So, let’s break it up with some more amazing diva singing. In order to keep with my theme of TV stars that made it on Broadway first, let me tell you about Audra McDonald that currently stars on Private Practice, the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off (by the way – Practice is WAY BETTER than Grey’s Anatomy).
Anyway, Audra McDonald has won four Tony Awards – two for musicals and two for plays. She has also been nominated for two Emmy Awards. Basically, you should know this woman and know that she is beyond talented. Listen to the way each phrase has perfect intonation, yet is still imbued with the right amount of emotion. Also, notice her amazing control of her upper register. She is Julliard-trained and you can tell. Finally, listen to the lyrics. The music is set to an amazing poem called Some Days that is one of my favorite poems.
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