Audra McDonald played Madame de Garderobe in Disney's 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.
Madame de Garderobe is the enchanted wardrobe in the Beast's castle. The character is more fully developed in the live-action film than in the 1991 animation, and McDonald also performs the song “The Aria,” a newly introduced operatic number associated with the character.
McDonald is an acclaimed American actress and singer known for work in musical theatre, television, and film. She has won six Tony Awards, making her one of the most honored performers in Tony history. Her vocal background suited the expanded musical role.
The French name “Garderobe” refers to a wardrobe or closet. It should not be confused with Plumette, the feather duster, or Babette, the feather duster's name in the 1991 animated film. Those characters occupy different roles in Disney's versions.