#audra my beloved

[fernnshxj]

>> IDK Who Audra Is But Seems Epic We Love A Strongass Grandma And Her Granddaughter .

>> Hail Miori And Her Family . 💞✋️

WAHOO ur so right anon!!!!!!

audra is my friend @willowthearts oc and my oc miori’s descendent and also current kunoichi of norrisville! she’s also our “y/n” for her rewrite fic i help out with and u can read it here!

i wanna make more content w her…��grggggrrrr curse me having a full time job when i can be at home drawing my rc9gn ocs

here’s a scribbly doodle in the meantime :3

[s-oulpunk]

Audra headcanons? 🥺

THANK YOU I love my daughter in law so fucking much

So to start, Audra was a child actress. She got her first job — a commercial — at nine, but she booked her first movie at eleven. She was too young at the time to really understand what it would mean to be famous. She was just excited to be on tv, the same way any kid would be. But the movie role marked the end of her childhood. She was pulled out of school and was instead homeschooled like every other child star in LA. She didn’t have many friends growing up, there weren’t many opportunities for her to meet people her own age and she was too busy to keep up with her previous friends.

After her first movie Audra’s career exploded. She very quickly became beloved around America. But as she got older her roles got more and more sexual, and she found herself being more sexualized by her directors & the men around her. Not only was she finding herself being taken less seriously by her peers & bosses, but the viewers that had previously loved her have suddenly turned their backs on her. Every magazine article is around her possible sex life, how she was spotted at a club, how small her clothes have suddenly gotten.

Around this same time, Audra is getting in a bad place with substance abuse. Booze, coke, etc. she’s out partying constantly, trying to feel anything at all. By the time she reaches her 20’s she’s essentially out of work. She gets a few roles here and there but that’s it.

Bill, meanwhile, has grown up watching Audra’s movies. He always had a crush on her, the Losers would tease him every time she had a new movie coming out. I know in canon Bill goes to a college in Maine but we’re gonna ignore that. Bill & Eddie go to community college in Maine but Bill transfers to UCSB.

He meets Audra at a bar. Bill’s new to LA and, at this point, is only really friends with his roommate (his roommate is Will Byers just bc I’m obsessed w them as friends & roommates — but I did have a draft of a Bill&Audra fic where his roommate was Charlie from Fairy Tale) so Bill’s out trying to make friends. Audra just wants to drink. Bill sees her but doesn’t want to intrude, so he’s hesitant to approach. But they end up talking.

Audra supports Bill in his writing, and does her best to use her connections to get him publishing deals. Bill supports Audra in overcoming her addictions and her trauma from growing up in the industry. Just the two of them supporting and loving each other.

The first time someone wants to turn Bill’s novel into a movie, he refuses to approve the project unless Audra gets a substantial role. This basically kickstarts Audra’s revival career. She’s getting more roles, and the audience loves her again. Bill and Audra do their best to keep their relationship to themselves. The whole world is watching now but their relationship has always been just the two of them against the world.

I’m sure this is a lot longer than you were expecting but I got so excited svsjsgsjsg I’ve thought extensively abt Bill & Audra’s relationship. So thank you again for giving me a reason to talk about it🫶����

[babygirlspurgeon]

my bed time is puck drop :((((((

[xserpx]

I voted for "does annoying voices for certain characters" because I have too much beef with the Discworld audiobooks. Though the real answer is that the Farseer trilogy is the worst for the way the American narrator puts on a bad British accent the whole way through. Unlistenable.

[girlfriendline]

"kaprizov is the only player in the league who has scored 20% of his team's goals and also assisted on 20% of them."

"you cannot ask anymore of a player than what kirill kaprizov is giving the wild."

audra and mark my beloveds you get it you GET it

[broadwaydivastournament]

Broadway Divas Tournament: Round 2A

Laura Linney (1964) "LAURA LINNEY (Diana) Broadway credits include My Name is Lucy Barton (Tony nom. dir. Richard Eyre): The Little Foxes (Tony nom.) Time Stands Still (Tony nom.) and Sight Unseen (Tony nom.) all directed by Daniel Sullivan at MTC. Other credits include Les Liaisons Dangereauses, The Crucible (Tony nom.), Uncle Vanya, Hedda Gabler, Honour, Holiday, The Seagull, Beggars in the House of Plenty, Six Degrees of Separation. Television credits: "Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City," "Ozark" (SAG, Emmy nom), "The Big C" (Emmy, Golden Globe Awards), "John Adams" (SAG, Golden Globe, Emmy Awards), "Frasier" (Emmy Award), "Wild Iris" (Emmy Award), "The Laramie Project," "Tales of the City" trilogy. Film: Falling, The Dinner, Nocturnal Animals, Sully, Sympathy for Delicious, Morning, The Details, The Savages (Oscar nom), Kinsey (Oscar nom), You Can Count on Me (Oscar nom), The Other Man, City of Your Final Destination, The Squid and the Whale, Jindabyne, Love Actually, Mystic River, The Nanny Diaries, Breach, Man of the Year, The Hottest State, Driving Lessons, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, P.S., The Life of David Gale, The Mothman Prophecies, Maze, The House of Mirth, The Truman Show, Absolute Power, Primal Fear, Congo, Lorenzo's Oil, Dave. Training: The Julliard School, Brown University. Member: AEA, SAG." - Playbill bio from Summer, 1976, June 2023.

Audra McDonald (1970) "AUDRA MCDONALD (Suzanne Alexander) is honored to take part in Adrienne Kennedy's historic and long overdue Broadway debut. A board member of Covenant House International and co-founder of Black Theatre United, McDonald is a singer, actor, and activist who lives in New York with her amazing husband and children." - Playbill bio from Ohio State Murders, December 2022.

NEW PROPAGANDA AND MEDIA UNDER CUT: ALL POLLS HERE

"Do you ever think Laura Linney reads her playbill bio and cries? Does she dream of the day when she too will hold a Tony Award aloft in triumph, or has she resigned herself to being one of four actresses with the biggest fail rate and will one day hold the record outright? (Given that Estelle Parsons is in her nineties, Dana Ivey is in her eighties, and Jan Maxwell, my beloved, is dead?) Anyway, the point of this isn't to rub salt in the wound. Love you, Laura Linney."

"It's too mean to title this poll Biggest Tony Winner vs. Biggest Tony Loser but it's pretty damn accurate, and given the overwhelming whiteness of award shows overall, it's damn satisfying that the Black woman is the one with a record-breaking Tonys on her shelf and the white blonde woman is not (no matter how talented she is). Audra McDonald, my beloved, you're going to sweep this entire tournament."

[droughtofapathy]

"Welcome to the Theatre": Diary of a Broadway Baby

Gypsy

November 21, 2024 | Broadway | Majestic Theatre | Evening | Musical | Revival | 3H 20M

Breaking my silence on attending the Gypsy first preview at last. So, let's start with some caveats and disclaimers. This was a first preview. And because George C. Wolfe does not have invited dress rehearsals, our show was the first time it was fully presented in front of a live audience. Kinks and all. And from an objective standpoint, there are a lot of kinks still to be ironed out. The great news is that this director is known for actually utilizing the preview period for its intended purpose. Changes are coming, and I cannot wait to see what happens.

Let's get the big question out of the way first: can Audra do it? Yes, she can. I don't believe singing the score in a more mixed/head voice substantially damages the character in any way, but I do believe it takes a considerable amount of active acceptance to see (and hear) past the initial shock. It's jarring. Obviously, Audra McDonald is not going to come out with a big brassy Merman. But neither were Angela Lansbury or Bernadette Peters. Because the material is so strong, it allows for a considerable amount of vocal versatility. I don't think she was there yet, and it's a lot to ask of her first preview. Especially in the early scenes of act one, she was almost jittery and gave the character a manic energy. She'll settle. She's going to find Rose over the next few weeks. Performance-wise, she was right on the money in the duets and trios, especially "Together, Wherever We Go," which was one of the night's highlights. She and Danny Burstein play off each other so well. He's already got Herbie down, which is no surprise. He was born for that kind of role. The scene where he finally leaves? Damn.

Audra's initial entrance will be one of the most transcendent moments in theatre history for me. She swept down that aisle and up those stairs just a single row in front of me, and I got teary-eyed. I didn't feel that same euphoria again.

A few moments came close. At some point in act one, just as Mrs. Cratchit answers the telephone and tells the big boss man that the act is having scenery troubles, we had to stop because we had some actual scenery trouble. It lasted less than six minutes (though some online accounts exaggerated by saying it was at least ten or fifteen. They're wrong.) Mylinda Hull played it off with comedic genius ("I'll call you back.") The strippers are show-stealing. That "You Gotta Get a Gimmick" number is perfection from start to finish, and I am deeply in love with every single one of those ladies. Mylinda Hull, my beloved. Lesli Margherita back on Broadway? Lili Thomas Asian Mazeppa? They did this for me. They've got it.

I think the rest of the supporting cast will eventually get it too. The one who has it more than anyone is that little Baby June. Talk about stealing the whole damn show. Jordan Tyson is fine, and I'll be interested to see how she improves as an actress in a few weeks. Joy Woods is also fine. I've never been especially impressed with her in anything I've seen. She has a lovely voice, no denying that, but she's so young and inexperienced and it shows in her acting and control a lot. Here, she's very good as a young wallflower Louise, but her strip transformation from girl to woman is lacking. Yes, yes, first preview, so all those awkward transitions and costume changes are going to be ironed out. I really liked the allusions to Josephine Baker. But the final dressing room confrontation just wasn't landing. By this time, the show was running really long from a mix of lagging scene changes and tech, and Joy's delivery was still very girlish. It felt like a fifteen-year-old throwing a tantrum because her parents said she wasn't grown yet. I'd like to see a lot more work to make her move to sophisticated stardom more obvious. Deliver the lines without getting shrill, ground it more, match Audra's acting.

I'm also not sure about the decision to stage "Rose's Turn" on the passarelle. I was in the front orchestra, no obstruction, possibly the best seat I've ever had. But knowing how deep that mezzanine goes, I cannot imagine how the sightlines were back there. This is the tour-de-force moment. She needs to have the whole stage to work with to be seen by everyone.

As for the rest of it, there's a lot of backstage tightening that's going to happen. For the first night, I could hear and see a lot of commotion in the wings. There are several set pieces that come and go, and it's loud. But that'll be fixed. The actual design of the show isn't really...I just don't know. I don't think the choices are bad, necessarily. They serve the story. But it's not dazzling? The lighting is pretty lackluster. The costumes could be bolder, bigger, better. Oh, sure. I know. It's not that kind of show. But there are definitely points where it could be. Joy's burlesque costumes should be giving more. I think Tessie Tura's butterfly costume is excellent, and Electra's lights are cute (but could be bolder). Mazeppa's is the weakest of the three, and in what's usually the leading stripper role, Lili Thomas does get overshadowed by her comedic genius costars. Lesli and Melinda know comedy like the back of their hands. Lili's voice is strong, but her comedy isn't natural like theirs.

It's been almost a week, and I still just don't know. It's too early for me to have any concrete opinion on what I saw because of how much everything is going to change and improve in the coming weeks. It didn't transcend for me, but that was a huge ask. The show basically sold out and grossed $770k over the first three previews. That places a full-week projection in the $2M range. And that's really good. The big question now is can it sustain that through June? Can it keep filling that massive venue and can these early kinks smooth into place in time for the busiest time of year?

Verdict: Unrated

A Note on Ratings

[pinkfey]

OC TAG GAME ｡*･♡;

i was tagged by the lovely @noonfaerie to categorize some ocs + use this picrew; tysm ambie!! 💕💕

♡ FAVORITE OC.

ursula — baldur’s gate 3

my three favorite ocs always alternate between ursula, thea, and audra, but as of right now i’ve really been on an ursa kick!! probably my most universally beloved oc as well?? u guys already know everything abt her—a sailor, a tyrant, a lesson in pride, and the rest!!!!! her backstory makes my soul ache and i just love her sm celebrate pride this year by driving ur gf to her death just like ursula !! 🌈 🌈

♡ NEWEST OC.

lacie lane — infamous (if)

my gorgeous gorgeous girl!! my cocky ex gf!!!! my problematic lead singer!!!!!! u guys know the gist. what can be said abt lacie other than she’s toxic and beautiful and not as in control as she thinks. i’m really eager to see infamous develop so i can think of some juicy lacie/seven content bc as of right now i’ve been in a creative drought 😔

♡ OLDEST OC.

rowena cousland — dragon age: origins

so rowena is technically my second oldest oc (the honor of first belongs to silla 💕) but i’m listing her instead of silla because her story and personality has been consistent for the past ten years whereas silla has evolved!! rowena is proud, stubborn, and clever as the devil—and each of these traits have been both flaw and merit. her relationship with alistair is complex and tragic but mended with a bit of time.

♡ MEANEST OC.

kinasi irress — star wars

honestly ursula and jael were both strong competitors for most cruel oc, but kina takes the cake because, unlike the other two who cultivated strong affinities/bonds in their youth, kinasi has never known kindness. for over thirty years she lived in an environment of fear, hatred, and isolation. all she knew was the vie for power and all she knew was punishment if she failed the social climb. in a world of every-man-for-himself and please-your-master-or-fall-from-grace, community-centric skills such as teamwork, generosity, and emotional support were nonexistent, and so she never developed them. to be “mean,” which is putting it lightly, was just their nature. dog eat dog. need against need.

♡ SOFTEST OC.

ellery lux — pillars of eternity

the sweetest weirdo who ever lived!! ellery is a druid who, after being separated from her parents, raised herself in the forest with no one but the creatures and sun-dappled greenery for company. everything she learned, she learned from the woods—tenderness a kind of virtue no human could have taught her. she’s decisive and gentle and accepting and doesn’t care for social conventions in the slightest AND!!! i love her so much 🌿🦌🤍

♡ MOST ALOOF/STANDOFFISH OC.

salylia dreneri — the elder scrolls: morrowind

she doesn’t mean to be this way, but she’s a stranger in a strange land and her former partner just framed her and there’s some freak talking to her in her head and she can’t help but put herself at a distance from everyone !! though she was always the cool, quiet one—tennebrae did most of the talking.

♡ DUMBEST (AFFECTIONATE) OC.

bright — dungeons & dragons

her true name eaki, bright was given to a halfling village deep in the bramblewood when she was just an infant. an odd combination, tiefling and halflings, but they understood social scorn and ostracization and accepted her completely. when her adoptive sibling fell mysteriously ill, bright, at the behest of the village herbalist, sought out an ancient forest entity, and struck a deal—the life of her sibling (and many boons) in exchange for a favor when the time comes. all this being said, she is not the wisest warlock around. bright is bright for her charm and silliness, not her brains.

♡ SMARTEST OC.

jael khatri — pathfinder: wrath of the righteous

this was another tough one between jael and cath, but jael won because she’s, in the most reductive of terms, a sexy evil experimentalist!! everyone already knows everything abt jael and how her cruelty is clinical and her wit is sharp as a knife from when i first played pwotr last year but i’ll never stop being obsessed with her!!!

♡ OC YOU’D BE BEST FRIENDS WITH IRL.

corintha trevelyan — dragon age: inquisition

this isn’t because i think i’d get along with her best (i think that would be emika or honey??) but because i love a DELUSIONAL girlie. i’d kill to pick her brain fhdjfnfnfbd

tagging!! @malefiicarum @rosebarsoap @lvllns @devilbrakers @bunfey @saintjudegf @ladysanjo @statichvm @aartyom @celticwoman @shadowglens @druidgroves @mrs-theirin @necroticpetals @minaharkers @dantesparda @umbertors @nuclearstorms @liurnia @jillvalcntines @risingsh0t @brujah @solasan and you!!!!!!

[sorry-i-forgot]

presenting my beloved tavs (at least the ones i'm the most focused on there are many)

Ardyth, wood elf Beast Companion Ranger

Absynthe, Zariel tiefling Oath of Vengeance Paladin

Audra, Mephistopheles tiefling Storm Sorcery Sorcerer

[fernnshxj]

redrew this pic form a doodle page art fight attack on @/willowthearts last year

me trauma dumping on my great x400 granddaughter

og ref under da cut

[lezzybeaverman]

Songs of Solidarity

I've been working on collecting music to make a playlist to encourage myself and my friends through the insanity of the current political landscape. I'm trying to pull from a wide range- old 60s songs my hippy parents raised me on, alternative rock I listened to as a rebellious teen, new stuff I'm just getting into, showtunes, even some of my beloved comedy musicians. There's so many repeated themes and motifs, which I guess makes sense- the quest for a better world is so very intrinsic to us, and progress comes in waves, so we have to keep reminding ourselves of what we're fighting for.

I am always weird (shy/nervous/feel like it's pointless) about posting, but I think this might be a thing that other people would like to see. So here's a little taste of what I've been listening to (with youtube links and a little information [or possibly way too much information if you don't like parentheticals {which obviously I do}] about each)- today's songs are Revolution by The Beatles, Liberation by Muse, and Rise Up by Audra Day.

Revolution is obviously one of the Big Ones. I doubt I need to explain the importance or popularity of The Beatles globally, but on a personal level they were one of my favorite bands growing up, and still are to this day. I was a John girl, but am now more of a George fan, although if it's who would I want to hang out with the most, I gotta go with my stoner bro Ringo- sorry Paul, no offense. You're still my mom's favorite (she thinks you're cute). All three of my parents were actually huge Beatles fans, so I was destined to listen to them all the time as a kid, and luckily I loved their music. Like many people, I prefer the harder, rockier single version of the song Revolution over the version on the white album with the doo-wops. When it was released, they came in for some criticism for what some felt was a wishy-washy take on revolution, but I think the internal conflict between a desire for a better world and a hope to avoid violence is part of what makes it a lasting classic (along with the reassurance that it'll be alright).

Muse has a lot of political/protest songs that I enjoy, but this particular number has an optimism to it that I think pairs well with Revolution. Inspired largely by the Black Lives Matter movement, it reflects the writer (lead singer Matt Bellamy)'s hope for systemic change to American politics to make them more truly democratic- something that now feels more important than ever. It also has a heavily Queen-influenced feel that I love, with dramatic piano flourishes and soaring vocals that make it really fun for me to sing along with, so it's a personal favorite.

Speaking of soaring vocals, you'd be hard pressed to find a more stirring vocal performance than this one by Andra Day. I first heard it on Doctor Who in the episode Rosa, about Rosa Parks (s11, e3) which despite some small flaws is still, I believe, one of the best episodes of the show (also I love Jodie Whittaker and I loved her run of the show even if it wasn't perfect thankyouverymuch) and if I hadn't already been crying (I was, Vinette Robinson's Rosa was incredible), I definitely would have started sobbing then. Andra Day wrote it as "a sort of prayer" in a moment of personal suffering, saying she'd usually have cut some of the more cliché lines, "[b]ut sometimes a good cliché is exactly what you need in a moment of hopelessness." I think maybe that personal crying out is what made it ring so true to so many, and be adopted as a rallying cry for the BLM movement. Like a lot of her music (and her whole aesthetic really, I LOVE her vintage and vintage-inspired fashion) it has an old-school gospel feel that will always move me (yes I did cry listening to it for this post).

[voltives]

Tagged by @prozac-shaped-urn Thank you for the tag!

Favorite color: Black and Red. Specifically hex codes #000000 and #610C04.

Last song I listened to: "A Glamorous Life" sung by Audra McDonald for the Ladies in Red concert!

Currently reading: The abridged version of "La Nouvelle Héloïse" Translated by Judith McDowell. It's a dense piece of French literature but I consider it the predecessor to Passion by at least a century.

Watching: I'm currently rewatching Passion (1994) with my beloved mutual @pacificovertures on a Discord watch party for what is probably the hundredth time.

Craving: A pineapple flavour Jarritos after it was forgotten from my lunch order. I tried a new Mexican place today and it was not good.

Coffee or tea: Vietnamese iced coffee. Next question.

Favourite AU: My dreams where I get to kiss Fosca.

I'm tagging @pacificovertures (again), as well as @ontheroad-again, and anyone else who wants to do this ask game :')

[killbotic]

#𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂: ... a private and highly selective original character designed and executed by audra / kiwi, featuring ... [ 𝐑𝐔𝐁𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄 ] beloved television icon! an artificial intelligence unit designed to schedule programing and fill empty time slots with her various talk shows, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. decommissioned after a strange series of urban legends surfaced regarding the hostess speaking directly to certain viewers, watching them through their television sets. Ruby was placed in storage, and re-purposed many, many years later for the [𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍]'s war effort. the taste of blood seems to have reignited some ... old habits. do not follow this blog if you are: a minor, a personal blog, or a proshipper. you will be blocked. be aware that this blog horror oriented, and may contain themes that are graphic in nature.

𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 ... analog horror, violent entertainment, speaking to the masses, television as a form of control, abandoned icons, corruption, humanity.

𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐎 ... nyt1ba, sentinalle, & stilettaux.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐒: info & lore & memes & blogroll.

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[madisoncounty]

5, 6, 10, 11, 17, 20! ✨

yayyyy thank you!!! <3 so many fun questions to answer!

5. favourite musical you want to see live you are talking to the girl who has not shut up about the bridges of madison county for the last month sooooo (other than that, it does hurt that i've never seen she loves me or sitpwg live, and i realllly want to see the current next to normal production)

6. favourite musical you’ve seen live i did already answer this but i will add if/then, my (our) beloved, which i saw... 4 times on tour and once regionally because i am very normal

10. favourite actor/actress in a musical picking just one is HARD. i'll say kelli o'hara because i love her forever & i'm going through something with bridges right now to the point where she is currently my #1 artist on spotify, but there are so many others. i will say that i loveee a soprano in general (audra mcdonald, laura benanti, pippa soo, denee benton ilysm)

11. favourite musical on broadway right now merrily!!!!! (other than that, it's probably still wicked)

17. favourite musical that you’re ashamed to like joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, maybe? i can't stand alw in general but that show is super nostalgic for me. on a more serious note, i have so many problems with the king and i, but i have to admit that the score slaps.

20. favourite musical for sentimental reasons definitely the sound of music. it's just so nostalgic for me. i watched it ALL the time as a kid <3

musical asks

[heatherthewriter]

Bonus Prompt

I think this is actually working! I decided to post one of my own, hopefully, someone can use it.

Prompt: Listen to the Acapella version of In Dreams by Andrea Krux and craft a scene based on the feeling the cover gives you. Feel the song as you write, and hold your inner editor back until the end.

The Funeral of a Hobbit

The sun shone brightly over the rolling grassy hills of the village, casting a warm, golden light on the gathering below. A small crowd of hobbits had assembled around a weathered stone table, each face marked by a somber glow. Despite their best efforts to smile, tears glistened in their eyes, betraying their true emotions. In their hands, they clutched goblets and mugs of all shapes and sizes, filled to the brim with rich mead and sweet wine. Nearby, tables were laden with an array of untouched cakes and fruits, a silent reminder of the heaviness in the air.

It seemed this was meant to be a celebration, yet a somber tone pervaded the air. The reason was clear: the stone table held one of their own. A woman taken before her time, now surrounded by wreaths and flowers. Her face appeared peaceful as she lay under their gaze, her skin tanned from many hours spent in the village gardens. Her auburn hair framed her face in beautiful ringlets. She wore a wine-red dress with a white petticoat, gold thread interlacing in intricate patterns— the dress she would have worn on her wedding day. A crown of pink and purple flowers adorned her head, emphasizing her youthful beauty.

Watching the scene before him, a wizard stood beneath a towering tree, his blue-gray robes dancing in the breeze. His salt-and-pepper hair was tied back, and he had groomed his beard meticulously for the occasion. Death is never a happy affair, but it is a natural part of life, he mused. With a slow, deliberate pace, he made his way toward the gathered hobbits, greeting them with a gentle, reassuring smile.

With all the guests present, a hobbit named Amand, a man with sweet doe eyes and chestnut hair, stepped to the head of the table where his beloved daughter-in-law lay. He stood over her, gazing down with a heavy heart.

“We have gathered here today to bid farewell to a dear friend. Audra was beautiful and kind, and most of all, she was warm and welcoming. She had a special way of taking the magic of her world and placing it in everyone’s hearts,” Amand said, raising his cup. The crowd followed suit, raising their cups before taking a slow, solemn sip. Suddenly, a young child, a boy no older than eight, began to sob, unable to contain his sadness. The mourners turned to comfort him, and Amand approached, kneeling to meet his eyes.

“I know it is difficult to say goodbye to those we love, but do not be sad, Milo.”

“B-but I want my sister! I don’t want her to go away!” he wailed.

The wizard stepped closer to the boy, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

“Look at me, Milo,” he said gently. Milo glanced up, tears spilling onto his cheeks. The wizard brushed them away, flicking them into the grass. “This is not goodbye. Audra has gone on one last great adventure, one that we will all embark upon someday. You will see her again when it is your time to go on that journey.”

The boy nodded, using the back of his hand to wipe more tears from his cheeks.

“S-so Audra and I will be able to play together again?” he asked.

“Of course, child. In fact, I’m willing to bet she’s planned all kinds of games, but to get there you have to do one thing.”

“What’s that?”

“Live well.”

Silence fell over the crowd as Milo slowly approached the table. He placed a single flower on Audra’s hands and smiled.

“I can’t wait to play together again, Audra. I’ll grow up big and strong, and then we’ll see each other again. Just you watch.”

Once their beloved dead had been properly laid to rest, the crowd gathered once more and raised their cups in unison.

“We have mourned Audra’s death, but not in despair. She has left us to join our loved ones, and we will see her again. Until then, let us eat, drink, and be merry as we celebrate the life and warmth she gave us and strive to give the same.”

[broadwaydivastournament]

And the Tony Award Goes to...

Six-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald, reigning Queen of Broadway

In honor of the Tony nomination announcement today, it's about time I published this post I've had waiting for almost two months now. With 64 Divas in our tournament, they're practically drowning in Tonys. Collectively, 53 Divas have received one or more nominations across four eligible acting categories, and 31 have taken home the prize. And you'll never believe what tumblr's image limit is. 30.

As luck would have it, two Divas won Tonys in the same year and despite what might be the most dramatic height difference possible, Bebe Neuwirth and Janet McTeer were photographed together specifically so I could make this post work 27 years later. (Bebe in heels and Janet in flats, and still...)

Pictured (L to R): Andrea Martin (2013), Anika Noni Rose (2004), Bebe Neuwirth and Janet McTeer (1997)

Pictured (L to R): Bernadette Peters (2012), Beth Leavel (2006), Betty Buckley (1983)

Nominations: (excluding wins)

Nominations Overall: 125 Best Leading Actress in a Musical: 56 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 36 Best Leading Actress in a Play: 13 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 19 Producer: 1

Pictured (L to R): Cherry Jones (2004), Christine Baranski (1989), Debra Monk (1993)

Pictured (L to R): Donna Murphy (1996), Harriet Sansom Harris (2002), Heather Headley (2000)

Nominations: (including wins)

Nominations Overall: 175 Best Leading Actress in a Musical: 75 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 50 Best Leading Actress in a Play: 18 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 29 Producer: 3

Pictured (L to R): Jayne Houdyshell (2016), Joanna Gleason (1988), Judith Light (2012)

Pictured (L to R): Julie White (2007), Karen Ziemba (2000), Katie Finneran (2002)

Wins: (2024 pending)

Wins Overall: 50 Best Leading Actress in a Musical: 19 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 14 Best Leading Actress in a Play: 5 Best Featured Actress in a Musical: 10 Producer: 2

Pictured (L to R): Katrina Lenk (2018), Kelli O'Hara (2015), LaChanze (2023)

Pictured (L to R): Laurie Metcalf (2018), Lea Salonga (1991), Lillias White (1997)

Special Tony Awards (non-competitive):

Special Tony Award (posthumous): Marin Mazzie (my beloved) Isabelle Stevenson Award: Bernadette Peters, Judith Light

Pictured (L to R): Patti LuPone (2008), Stephanie J. Block (2019), Tonya Pinkins (1992)

Pictured (L to R): Tyne Daly (1990), Victoria Clark (2023)

Most Frequent Nominee: (including wins)

Leading Actress in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara (7) Featured Actress in a Musical: Andrea Martin (5) Leading Actress in a Play: Cherry Jones/Laura Linney (5) Featured Actress in a Play: Jayne Houdyshell/Judith Light/Julie White (3)

No Diva has won more than twice in any performance category. This will not change with the current nominees this year.

Oldest Winners:

Leading Actress in a Musical: Victoria Clark (63) Featured Actress in a Musical: Patti LuPone (72) Leading Actress in a Play: Laurie Metcalf (62) Featured Actress in a Play: Judith Light (64)

Oldest Nominee: Mary Beth Peil (76)