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Donna McKechnie

Birth Place: Pontiac, MI, USA

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BIO

Donna received a Tony Award for her performance in A Chorus Line. Other Broadway: How to Succeed…; The Education of Hyman Kaplan; Promises, Promises; Company; Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (actor and choreographer); On the Town; State Fair (Fred Astaire Award); The Visit. Bob Fosse invited Donna to play the lead in his last production, the National tour of Sweet Charity (Helen Hayes nom). She has starred in and choreographed numerous productions regionally and productions in London’s West End, Paris and Tokyo. TV: “Hullaballoo”, “Fame”, “Cheers”, “Dark Shadows” and HBO Specials. Film: The Little Prince, Every Little Step. Donna’s memoir, “Time Steps – My Musical Comedy Life” was published by Simon and Schuster. In 2019 Donna was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. She couldn’t be happier to join this Wicked family!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Amas Musical Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
Joanne

[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Dolores

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe World Premiere Production, 2015
Dancer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2004
Lottie Ames

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2001
Lola

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Mazie LaMar

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
Sally Durant Plummer

[West End]
London Concert, 1996
Phyllis Rogers Stone

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Emily Arden

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Mitzi Travers

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Performer

Mrs. Sheila Kelly

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1993
Kathy

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1988
Performer

[New York]
Concert Reading, 1987
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976
Cassie

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Cassie Ferguson [Replacement]

Cassie Ferguson [Replacement]

Cassie Ferguson

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Cassie Ferguson

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1972
Kathy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1971
Ivy Smith

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Kathy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Kathy

[West End]
London Production, 1969
Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Vivien Della Hoya

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Kathy McKenna

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1963
Philia

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Dancer

[Regional (US)]
West Coast Revival, 1988
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1986
Charity Hope Valentine

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1973]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Donna McKechnieSweet Charity


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line

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News


NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge & Daniel Quadrino to Join WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

WICKED on Broadway will welcome three new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. See who is starring in the production and learn more about the show.
Interview: Jeff Harnar Honors NYC With CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 28, 2025

On Monday 2/3, Jeff Harnar returns to Birdland with “Confessions of a New Yorker,” an early musical Valentine to NYC featuring the songs of of Cy Coleman, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers & Hart, Comden & Green and more.
Director and Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Passes Away at 78
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The news was confirmed by her son, Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Lynne was nominated for Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award for Broadway’s “Swing!”
Single Tickets on Sale for SWEENEY TODD & More at Legacy Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Single tickets are on sale now for Legacy Theatre's 5th milestone season, featuring Sweeney Todd and more. Learn more about the programming for Legacy Theatre's season and see how to purchase tickets.
STAGE DOOR MEDIUM LIVE! to Return to Branford's Legacy Theatre In 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre will continue to pull back the curtain on the theatre's 5th anniversary season with the latest addition to the 2025 lineup. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 3, 2024

If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!
THE PAJAMA MONOLOGUES PART 2: BECOMING Set for St. Michaels Recital Hall This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

The Pajama Monologues will be premiering the second in a series at St. Michaels Recital Hall this month, featuring proud, dynamic voices of women who speak up and speak out about the evolution of who they are becoming.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of THE LITTLE PRINCE at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of THE LITTLE PRINCE with a special concert at The Green Room 42 on November 5th. Join original star Steven Warner as he revisits songs and stories from the film. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Donna McKechnie Reacts to WICKED Cast Tribute: 'What a Gift'
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2024

Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2024

Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
32 Theater Books for Your Fall 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2024

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Carbonell Awards Reveal Four New Judges For 2024-2025 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Carbonell Awards have announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 46, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 17 in Palm Beach County.
Video: WICKED's Donna McKechnie Shares Her Broadway Firsts
by Joey Mervis - Aug 31, 2024

Did you know that Broadway icon Donna McKechnie is back on Broadway this season after almost a decade away? BroadwayWorld caught up with her in her Gershwin Theatre dressing room to find out some of her very own Broadway Firsts! Watch in this video!
Cast Set for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!
Video: Donna McKechnie Is Making Good in Her Broadway Return
by Joey Mervis - Aug 23, 2024

Over 60 years after making her Broadway debut in the original cast of How to Succeed... the great Donna McKechnie is back on the stage this summer playing 'Madame Morrible' in Wicked. Watch this video as Donna reflects on some of her greatest roles of Broadway past, explains why she's crazy about her new gig, and so much more. 
Video: Rewatch Phil Donahue's A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunion Special
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88. As his legacy as an iconic figure in the television landscape is commemorated, watch a video of The Phil Donahue Show's special A Chorus Line-themed episode, which reunited the original Broadway cast of the musical.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Donna McKechnie been in?

Donna McKechnie has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Donna McKechnie been in?

Donna McKechnie has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Donna McKechnie's first West End show?

Donna McKechnie's first West End show was Promises, Promises which opened in 1969

What awards has Donna McKechnie been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Charity and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line.

What awards has Donna McKechnie won?

Donna McKechnie has won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in A Chorus Line.

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