Brian Stokes Mitchell’s philosophy: Get off our high horses. Understand others’ viewpoints. Perfect the system. Stand up for social justice. Protect the theater’s gig workers. And spread joy through music.
With a powerful and impressive vocal range that encompasses opera, musical theater and Billie Holiday, Audra McDonald is the singer’s singer. Gregg Shapiro caught up with her ahead of her appearance at Carnegie Hall’s opening night gala.