In the most exciting giveaway of the year, you can win a pair of tickets to the GCP 50th anniversary celebration starring Audra McDonald
It doesn’t get any better than this: Audra McDonald, acclaimed Fresno hometown Broadway star, returns to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Good Company Players.
I’m excited to give away a pair of V.I.P. tickets to this memorable event, which will take place 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Warnors Theatre.
These premium seats are in a superb location (Row G!). A special thank-you to Good Company Players for its generosity. The contest is open to members, donors and individual sponsors of The Munro Review. Tax-deductible memberships start at $5 a month, and you can make a one-time donation of as little as $3. (Paid memberships help keep the site running, and paid members get special members-only benefits. Please consider a paid membership in support of independent, local arts journalism.) A free membership option is available. For details on how to join, go to the Membership and Sponsorship page. No purchase, donation or membership is necessary to enter the ticket giveaway.
To enter this giveaway, leave a reply on this post (see below). Tell us why you love Audra or GCP! (Or you can just say you’d like to go to the concert.) Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email.
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Jim Ashford
Missed out on getting tickets. Saw her the last time she played Warnors. Helen and I would love to see her one more time (we’re in our eighties, kid.)
Alice J Pierson-Knapp
Audra always remembers where she came from and is very generous with her gratitude! Would love to attend!
Patty Stratton
We have been fans of Dan Pessano and GCP since the beginning. We were fortunate enough to watch Audra grow up through the Jr. Company and then have followed her throughout her career. It would be an honor to be present for this concert! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
George Krause
GCP is a gem 😊
Patty B
I love Audra McDonald as a performer who can turn every song into a theatrical, storytelling moment. I also appreciate the words of encouragement that I’ve heard her share with young aspiring performers here in Fresno.
Carrie Padgett
Oh. My. Word! I’d love to see this concert. Audra is amazing!
Joyce Kierejczyk
I first saw Audra at St James Episcopal school a school when she was in 4th or 5 th grade, then at Bullard Talent. It has been great to watch her talent evolve and would love to see her again.
Thanks.
Gloria
Audra McDonald has been a shining light ever since she was young performing at Roger rock is in now have a beautiful performer and beautiful person. —Gloria
Kelly Curry
She is the epitome of style, grace and talent! It would be an absolute honor to see her live in her hometown
Silvia Fisher
It would be wonderful to see Audra back in her hometown. It will be be a honor to see her.
Courtney Bautista
Would love the chance to see Audra in person and take my daughter who has a budding love of musicals and theater!
Chris Foshee
Audra graduated from my high school Alma mater Roosevelt. I like to see grads do well (understatement of the decade).
Tim Parker
I love Audra because she has generously supported her alma mater Roosevelt High School
Kristal Smith
I have loved GCP ever since I was a child in elementary school and saw them perform. They have done an amazing job supporting our talented youth for decades. They always put on a great show. I love Audra because she is kind, talented, supportive, local, and grew up participating in GCP. It’s a beautiful thing they’re doing!!!
Gloria Burrola
It would be great to see her again! So generous of her to support GCP!
Susie McQuirk Jensen
I appreciate Audra’s continued support of her alma mater, RSA, and of our local arts community
Gunnar & Cheryl Jensen
We would cherish the opportunity to see Audra, and to further support the GCP…
Gerry Sarkisian
I have never seen Audra. But I feel I know all about her. I have followed her for years. Such a beautiful talent. Recently saw her on the Tonys. Please pick me
Bradley Kendzora
Enjoyed seeing her in Shuffle Along on Broadway! So impressive!
Janet Baker
I was at the performance of All Shook Up yesterday and enjoyed seeing a young cast with the promise of good musical theater for many more years. Great to see a full group of Junior company players, including Finley who just gave an amazing performance in Bad Seed at Second Space. I have seen Audra before. I love her stage presence that makes you feel you are sitting in her living room as well as sharing her angelic voice. I would love to go to this show.
nancy waidtlow
Already have my tickets, yay! (not close to the front but can’t have everything.)
David Gearhart
I would love the free tickets because I have followed Audra’s career for years but have never seen her in person.
Susan
It would be a pleasure to see Audra perform.
Cindy Tiehen
Love Audra! 🤩
Love GCP (50 years!! 🎁)
& Love you, too, Donald!
Grateful for all you do. 🎭🎶🎨✍️
Lisa Ovalle
I would love to win tickets to see Audra McDonald. I am also a graduate of Roosevelt High School so it is would be wonderful to support a fellow graduate. I know that our high school doesn’t always have the best reputation so witnessing a true success story is inspiring.
Jennifer
I love Good Company Players and I would love to see Audra perform live!
Kristy Page
She is a national treasure! Love her!
Valerie
Audra McDonald is exceptionally talented and it was the Good Company Players partnership that showcased her skills. It would amazing to see her perform in support of future local talent coming from the Good Company Players!
Sandi
I would love to win the tickets to see Audra! She represents what I love best about local theater; going all the way from GCP’s Junior Company to Broadway!
Gina Leong
I would love to see Audra McDonald! She’s incredibly talented and always remembers her hometown!
Erin Burd
Would love to be able to take my high school daughter to see Audra! She is in the school musicals and loves theater so much, and this would be such an amazing experience to give to her ❤️
David Brodie
Always a pleasure to see this incredibly talented singer!
Deyzha Gonzales
Audra Mcdonald is such an inspiration growing up in the central valley and wanting to perform for a living. I’d be thrilled to see her in concert!
Paige Addington
Where do I begin, I have been a GCP season ticket holder for over 10 years and some of my best memories of my mom are taking her to all the shows, and now introducing my granddaughter to the theater. Audra is one of the jewels of Fresno and she doesn’t forget us.
Lisa Bell
My daughter and I saw her in her 2018 concert and would love to see her again. She is fantastic!
T. Mickie Aragon
It would be an pleasure and an honor to see Audra perform in Fresno!
Catherine Dunlap
I went to Gibson elementary with Audra and have followed her career over the years. I would love to see her perform!!
Mary Vaux
Would love to see Audra.!I remember GCP in its infancy.
Nancy Becker
Audra makes Fresno proud. It would be a joy to hear her.
Joan Sharma
Audra is Awesome! Would LOVE to hear her perform!
Linda Rogers
Hi Donald. We so appreciate this column and your efforts to keep the arts alive. Thank you especially for trying to keep the powers that be accountable to Measure P. We are presently giving $10/month. Please change it to $25. Thanks, Linda Rogers. P s. I wouldn’t turn down Audra tickets
Julie
A national treasure in a beautiful theater… what could be better?
Pat Isom
I played piano for the junior company when Audra was a young girl. She shone brightly then. Later I rocked my first grandson with Audra singing Baby Moon from her album of originallyi composed tunes. Even later my husband Roy and I went on a theatre tour withe the Pasanos and could have had lunch with Audra in Nee York. But Roy wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and the line kept us from doing that. I’d love to hear The mature Audra sing. Say hello to her from this admirer. (Pat Isom)
Kate McKnight
I was an ensemble performer in GCP’s Evita in 1987 and got to witness up close and personal a 16-year-old Audra nailing that demanding role. We all knew she was going to be a star. I’d love to see that shining star on a Fresno stage again!
Judith A. Barron
GCP has provided our family with many wonderful memories. Audra is Audra, simply wonderful.
Daneillie Davis
For the first time ever, I would be truly blessed to see the true Fresno Legend, whose gifts transcends across every color line. That is no one but the magnificent and excellent
Audra McDonald!
Cecily Callahan
As a fellow Central Valley theater kid, I was greatly influenced by the talent of Audra McDonald. I would love to see her live.
John Hayes
We have always loved seeing Audra. We remember her when she was in the Junior Company. You could tell then she was going to be great!
Maureen Hayes
Love Audra McDonald. She is an amazing talent and never forgets where she came from.
Nancy Youdelman
Audra has put Fresno on the map as a happening place and of course the Good Company Players are fantastic and it is so much fun to be in the audience!