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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Awards and Nominations
Donna McKechnieSweet Charity
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Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Donna McKechnie has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Donna McKechnie has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
Donna McKechnie's first West End show was Promises, Promises which opened in 1969
Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Charity and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line.
Donna McKechnie won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in A Chorus Line.
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