Audra McDonald Talks Favorite Songs, Being Star-Struck & More In Extensive Twitter Q&A

Audra McDonald reveals all in an all-encompassing impromptu Twitter Q&A!

Six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway royalty Audra McDonald talks favorite iPod songs, being star-struck, famous co-stars and much more as part of an extensive Q&A conducted on Twitter last night.

McDonald initially wrote, "I'm bored on my flight. My kid is engrossed in her inflight movie. I can't drink because I have a concert tomorrow night. What to do?" before being inspired to conduct the Q&A with her nearly 130,000 followers.

Top current show recommendation? "Fun Home".

Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Taye Diggs each summed up in one word? "My silly brother, my sweet brother, and my funny brother."

Audra's choice for fellow diva roommates? "@LauraBenanti and @DIAMONDLILLIAS".

Is she an Idina Menzel fan? "Yup. Love her".

Last person who made her star-struck? "Tie...@BarackObama and Meryl Streep".

Most played iPod song? "Got to Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind and Fire. Reminds me of my childhood and my dad".

Best advice to voice majors? "Don't try to sound like anyone else".

Favorite thing about PRIVATE PRACTICE co-star Kate Walsh? "One of the funniest ladies I've ever met."

Most moving stage door moment? "Someone told me they named their kid after me. #tears".

Favorite guilty pleasure snack? "Reese's PB cups...and Juisi green drink if I'm flying out of LGA".

At the conclusion, McDonald shared, "This was fun. Thanks for the Q&A. Looks like we are landing soon. Have a great night and be kind to each other!"

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Audra McDonald has appeared on Broadway in numerous notable roles, winning six Tony Awards for her efforts, in productions such as CAROUSEL, MASTER CLASS, RAGTIME, MARIE CHRISTINE, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, HENRY IV, THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS, LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILLE as well as countless galas, benefits, concerts and cabaret appearances. She is also noted for her work on the TV series PRIVATE PRACTICE, in which she starred for four seasons, as well as other television and film work.

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