Broadway star Audra McDonald gives birth to baby daughter

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 Wednesday night, is named Sally James McDonald-Swenson.

McDonald, a six-time Tony-winner who grew up in Fresno, 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."

This story was originally published October 20, 2016 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Broadway star Audra McDonald gives birth to baby daughter."