Save the Date: Audra McDonald Returns to New Haven on May 15

BIG NEWS! We are thrilled to announce that on Monday, May 15th, Broadway legend, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-award winning artist, and all-around superstar Audra McDonald will headline Long Wharf Theatre’s annual benefit!

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We are honored to welcome Audra McDonald back to New Haven; she performed, to rave reviews, at our 50th Anniversary gala. When we think of boundary-breaking performers, Audra tops the list. Her commitment to artistic excellence and her work to transform theatre — including her leadership in Black Theatre United — speak to values at the heart of our company and our community.

Save the date for AUDRA McDONALD: A Concert for Long Wharf Theatre at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut State University on Monday, May 15th, 2023. This will be a powerful evening celebrating Long Wharf Theatre’s next chapter with a one-of-a-kind performance by an incredible artist of national and international renown.

Sponsorships are available now! Contact us to reserve your spot, including a VIP meet and greet opportunity with Audra McDonald. Tickets to the full evening of festivities, including a pre-show cocktail reception, the performance, and after party, will go on sale in early April.

We look forward to seeing you all there for an unforgettable evening of music, dance and celebration.
Visit longwharf.org or email events@longwharf.org for more information.