Audra McDonald, Broadway star, has baby girl

Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Will Swenson have announced the birth of their baby girl, saying, “Our hearts are bursting.”

McDonald, 46, and Swenson, 43, were married in October 2012; this is their first child together. The baby, born on Wednesday night, is named Sally James McDonald-Swenson.

McDonald, a six-time Tony-winner, posted a photo of the baby’s feet on Twitter. She also has a daughter. Swenson is the father to two sons from previous marriages.

Swenson’s credits include Disaster! and Les Miserables. McDonald’s credits include Shuffle Along and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.