“McDonald exudes both vulnerability and toughness, glamour and earthiness.” – The New Yorker
“She is a one-of-a-kind musical super-talent…As a singer she is an irreplaceable resource.” – New York Times
“An effusive rich-toned soprano with the sort of range that covers Montana.” – NPR
“[McDonald’s] voice is one of the glories of the American Theater.” – Stephen Sondheim, NY Times
“McDonald has one of the warmest, most glorious singing voices on the planet.” – USA Today