Lady Day Auditions Furry Friends to Play Headliner Audra McDonald's Pooch

Circle in the Square went to the dogs on March 11! Broadway animal trainer Bill Berloni and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill headliner Audra McDonald held a doggy callback to find a pooch to play Billie Holiday's beloved pup Pepe. After meeting and playing with dozens of adorable dogs from all over the country, McDonald has a very difficult decision to make! Check out this Hot Shot of the five-time Tony winner getting up close and personal with her new pals, then stay tuned to see who wins the role of Pepe in the new production, beginning March 25 at Circle in the Square Theatre!