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Audra McDonald to sing at NY's first gay marriage

by theGrio | July 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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Broadway stars are celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York State—including Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (A Raisin in the Sun, Ragtime).

According to the performer’s Twitter account, McDonald will sing at the first gay marriage in New York. “Gonna sing at the celebration of the first gay marriage officiated by Mayor Bloomberg this weekend,” said McDonald via Twitter. “So honored and excited!”

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