Overview

• In a Saturday video, the six-time Tony winner said a theatergoer followed her from the Majestic Theatre to where she was staying after Friday’s show, entered the building, and stood uncomfortably close.
• She said security intervened after the individual insisted they “deserved” an autograph because they had traveled a long way.
• McDonald explained she has skipped the stage door during Gypsy to protect her health, vocal stamina, and family time, and she asked fans to leave actors alone if they do not stop to greet.
• The encounter came as she concluded her run as Mama Rose, with the revival closing Aug. 17 after a high-profile engagement that included a record Tony nomination and a barrier-breaking turn as the role’s first Black actress on Broadway.
• Major outlets amplified her account while Broadway community discussions highlighted growing concerns over intrusive fan behavior, with no reports of injuries or legal action.