Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald, renowned for her luminous voice, emotional depth and record-breaking achievements on Broadway, will perform Feb. 28, 2027, presented by the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary season, the Alys Stephens Center is revealing artists every few weeks. The performances will kick off this fall with shows through spring 2027.
McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry both as a singer and as an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and an Emmy, in 2015 she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people and received the National Medal of Arts, America’s highest honor for achievement in the field, from President Barack Obama. She will make her highly anticipated first appearance at the Alys Stephens Center at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with a program that spans generations of song. This special debut promises to be a landmark moment for Birmingham audiences and a highlight of the season.
The Alys Stephens Center is part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for the Arts.
Tickets to see McDonald are on sale now for UAB Center for the Arts members. Become a UAB Center for the Arts member today to unlock exclusive early ticket access and secure the best seats in the house — before tickets are released to the public.
The public will be able to purchase tickets Friday, May 15. Learn more and buy tickets.
UAB staff and student discounts are available. For tickets or more information, call the ASC Box Office at 205-975-2787 or visit AlysStephens.org.
The Alys Stephens Center’s milestone season will feature an unforgettable lineup of artists, and more artists will be revealed in staggered announcements over the next few weeks. For the latest updates and announcements, follow the Alys Stephens Center on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Tickets to these performances are on sale to the public now:
- Sept. 27, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp for the 30th anniversary of “RENT”
- Oct. 15, Béla Fleck and the “My Bluegrass Heart” tour
- Oct. 18, virtuosic duo Black Violin
- Jan. 31, 2027, Blind Boys of Alabama perform Stevie Wonder’s iconic album “Songs in the Key of Life”
- March 12, 2027, jazz sensation Samara Joy