Audra McDonald: Career Highlights and Earnings
Audra McDonald is a six-time Tony Award winner known for her roles in Carousel, Ragtime, and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess. She has also won Emmy and Grammy awards, and she has earned substantial income from Broadway, television, and concert performances. Her consistent box-office draw helps explain her high earnings in live theater.
Phylicia Rashad: Career Highlights and Earnings
Phylicia Rashad is a Tony Award winner and two-time nominee, best known for her historic role as Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway. She has also earned income from television, including her long-running role on The Cosby Show, and from stage directing and teaching. Her landmark casting helped reshape opportunities for Black actresses on Broadway.
Comparing Their Broadway Legacies
Both Audra McDonald and Phylicia Rashad are among the most decorated performers in Broadway history. McDonald holds the record for most Tony wins for acting, while Rashad broke barriers as the first Black woman to win a Tony for Best Actress in a Play. Their combined work has raised the commercial and cultural profile of Broadway productions.
For more details on Broadway earnings and casting history, see Playbill.
