Ask a Star: Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis of "Porgy and Bess"

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Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis heat up the stage in the acclaimed revival of "Porgy and Bess," and offstage the co-stars are super close pals. The friends took a break from Catfish Row to answer fans' burning questions and finish each other's sentences in this hilarious Ask a Star. Highlights include bickering over who is the real star and everything from Norm's take the "Les Miz" movie musical casting to Audra's wedding plans. If you think the headlining duo have chemistry on stage, wait until you see them let loose in this fun-filled video.

[@SongbirdAlom]

10/10 would watch Audra as Javert.

[@crazyguy98456978]

Norm: If you could play any of Norm's role, which would it be and why? Audra: Ooo, That's a good question. Norm: Do you know my career? Audra: I- Oh shut up! I know your career

[@mariogunner2641]

instaBlaster...

[@danielpippert]

norm lewis said sexy as hell... my life has been made/shattered into a million pieces.

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

i spent half this time watching audra's hand trying to spot her engagement ring :)

[@jusbendo]

they are so funny and talented! I would love to watch them on Broadway!

[@michaelgabrielraphael9554]

9:40...Yes Norm Lewis is SEXY! When he smiles and his eyes just like "shine", especially! Love ya NORM!!!

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

"we hope you enjoyed".... "axin a star..." they're both hilarious

[@sipiwe]

So cute! His shirt is on inside out, but I still love them both.

[@princepeterwolf]

they are lovely

[@create87forward]

They are too funny together

[@babyc8kez]

Going to see them tonight before the show ends on the 23rd of September. Pretty Excited!! Especially seeing Audra McDonald!

[@northofborder2560]

To K C (don't know why I can't reply directly to your post) : Norm's shirt is probably inside out because it must have had a logo on it and the video makers didn't want to give the company free publicity.

[@HikariDragonRyuu]

This could have been twenty minutes longer and I would've been fine.

[@alycegumley]

russel said in an interview that he did not like norm lewis as javert at all. which i think is CRAZY because norm is my favourite javert of ALL TIME.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Russel really is a dick isn't he

[@uniqueroque356]

A little late but I need to see this interview. The audacity to say that!

[@ToddBlairforever19]

Love the starbucks cups on the floor!!! LOVE AUDRA!!!

[@imstilleatingabagel]

dream cast.

[@kholden434]

Saw the show in Boston and loved them both... and Otto Pizza is really good too.

[@BroadwaySongbird27]

hope you enjoyed...aksin a star! lol they are the best

[@Poet2916]

I think Norm should play the wolf in Into The Woods.

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

screaming at my computer screen freaking out!

[@lisafs0902]

The funniest video on the Internet! They are so funny and unbelievably talented! And so down to earth!

[@MyMrjag]

this amazing guys Javert was absolutly out of this world

[@athaydemotta]

Aren't they the best-looking people ever?

[@Roxy21698]

Actually, Taye Diggs is best known for playing Sam Bennett on ABC's Private Practice (Audra Mcdonald played his ex-wife) and/or movies roles in How Stella Got her Groove Back, Brown Sugar, The Best Man, and The Wood, etc. He is very popular outside of the Broadway World.

[@zn23000]

I love Norm!!!

[@lienkelini]

they're adorable :)

[@ivanathompson9624]

I want Norm Lewis to play Hades in Hadestown

[@cbyrd211]

you would think they are married lol

[@tntbandit5]

+Prince Byrd Nah, I get the bff vibe! Either way, they were great 2gether, hope they get to do something else together on Broadway!

[@IAMCOACHKING]

Saw the show on Broadway- love...love...Love the voice of Norm Lewis and equally enjoy Audra- I've been a Fan of Norm Lewis since "SIDE SHOW" (Jake)....

[@lisafs0902]

Norm Lewis is my favorite Javert, and he is a role model.

[@awwyeahme2]

audra's boots?

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

i love that hes now in a shonda rhimes show and audra was and is coming back to a shonda rhimes show :)

[@roryfroggy321]

why is Norm's shirt inside out?

[@jhc18823]

LMAO! I feed them the peanut M&Ms. Wow, Audra. Wow.

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

omg didnt even realise that until i read ur coment

[@CherryFairy02]

So, did Audra boost her performance as Bess by imagining that "Happy Dust" is code for pizza?

[@dondearborn8699]

after seeing p and b, on 4th of july,,,,,,,,,, wow,,,,,,,,,,i will be at the last show,,,,,,,,sho want to kiss porgy and bess and staff,,,,,,,,,,,the best gift to me in my life,,,,,never forget that trip! sarah v, is smiling u guys!

[@lisafs0902]

Ok, slightly random, but DID ANYONE FREAK WHEN AUDRA SUNG AT THE TONYS? Oh man, her voice is simply magical.

[@ABAvery6]

2:21-2:34!!

[@broadwaymaniac92]

girl i loved you in camisole!

[@fkfkfkl09505]

I wanna be her :)

[@ElphabaThropp512]

lol 9:19 "Girl I loved you in camisole!!"

[@sublimeandcoke]

love norm and audra. norm's voice sends shivers down my spine, lawd have mercy. why is his sweater inside out though?

[@rocknroll20024]

Edison go back to Olivia

[@carjam49]

Such a cute interview. I wonder who Norm is more like, Porgy or Javert. He should have played Javert in the movie. It would have been magnificent instead of merely adequate. Norm is more talented than Russell Crowe, and would have brought an intensity and sympathy to the character that Crowe lacked. It was idiotic not to use Norm in that movie. Both male leads were tepid, but I have the 25th Anniversary DVD of Les Miserables. I watch it a lot.

[@catherinejoystockley3691]

They have to be the most fun people ever ... I want to go get some of that killer pizza with them and hang out ... aka let Audra serenade us while me and Norm make out ... LOL

[@lucyfoster4082]

lol

[@divinechocolat3469]

he's such a sight to watch 😍😘😉🤤

[@kinglaurac]

lowkey sick that they asked a sondheim song after all the unnecessary drama he caused for them…

[@lucyfoster4082]

The body language is not good...Audra really seems to want to distance herself from Norm, what is up with this?