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BIO

Performer, writer, composer. Broadway: Bad Cinderella, Natasha, Pierre…. Off-Broadway, Regional: Public, New Group, MCC, LCT3, Vineyard, WTF, ART, Weston Playhouse. TV: “The First Lady” (Showtime), “The Other Two” (HBO). Her musical In The Green garnered a Richard Rodgers Award for her writing and a Lortel for her performance. Lincoln Center Writer-in-Residence, SPACE founding member, Vivace Award, Larson Grant, Broadway Women’s Fund Woman to Watch, Civilians R&D, MacDowell, Lincoln Center Emerging Artist. Original music and cast recording for In The Green streaming. @thatgracemclean


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
President Woodrow Wilson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Queen

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Woodrow Wilson

[Off-Broadway]
New Group Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Chaperone Marie

[Off-Broadway]
LCT3 Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Jutta

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Marya D

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Vineyard Theatre Production, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2014
Carly

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Marya D

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrator

Writing

Playwright

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News


Feature: IN THE GREEN at BATS, Wellington
by Monica Moore - Mar 18, 2025

'Musically complex, dramatically abstract, and intensely intimate in style, 'In the Green' is an ambitious work that’s worthy of the focused attention it demands.'
PRIMARY TRUST & More Leads Dallas' March 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Top picks for March 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Primary trust and more!
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's LOUDER THAN WORDS Honored Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2025

LOUDER THAN WORDS was a lively, dramatic set of Larson material, shining a spotlight on the lyrics of Jonathan Larson and the work his lyrical legacy inspired in the next generation of songwriters.
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
PENELOPE to be Presented at Oklahoma Shakespeare in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Oklahoma Shakespeare will present the debut show of its 41st season, Penelope, with Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz, based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. Learn more.
Adam Kantor, L Morgan Lee & More to Celebrate Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson’s profound impact on musical theater is in the spotlight for Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson, the next show of the Lyrics & Lyricists season. Learn more!
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Suffs is set to close on Broadway next month, but fans of the show may have the opportunity to view the production on their TV screens in the future as part of PBS' Great Performances series.
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

In celebration of Suffs’ GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album” the GRAMMY Museum will host A New York Evening with Suffs, a special night of music and conversation at The Greene Space in NYC. Learn how to attend!
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cas for the next play in The Rediscovery Readings series, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson McCullers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024
by - Nov 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran Will Lead Reading of Adam Chanler-Berat's AFTER PETER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran will lead a one-night-only reading of After Peter, a new play with music written by Adam Chanler-Berat, with music and lyrics by Grace McLean. 
Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Shaina Taub, who was recently honored by Time Magazine as part of their 2024 Time100 Next List, recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss her musical Suffs. During the interview, she also shared why Ragtime is her favorite show and how it serves as an inspiration for Suffs. Watch the segment now!
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance in January of 2025 following 24 previews and 301 regular performances. After closing, the show will head out on tour and we've got the scoop.
Watch: THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Brainstorm Live Entertainment has released the first music video from their new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. The two-actor chamber musical dramatizes the tumultuous marriage of Jazz Age literary legends F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Watch now!
Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 18, 2024

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more. You can learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
SUFFS Will Offer Discount Tickets Aimed at Mobilizing Young Voters
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

Broadway musical Suffs has announced a new slate of ticketing initiatives focused on mobilizing young voters ahead of the election. These new ticket offers are now in effect and will be valid through the November 5 election:
Video: Billy Porter Talks Broadway for Harris on MSNBC's THE WEEKEND
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

Watch Billy Porter discuss Broadway for Harris on MSNBC's The Weekend in the video here!
BROADWAY FOR HARRIS Announces Weekly Phone Banks & Canvassing Trips
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

BROADWAY FOR HARRIS announced weekly phone banks and multiple canvassing trips to Pennsylvania featuring Broadway talent, aiming to engage the community and support the Harris campaign.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Grace McLean been in?

Grace McLean has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Grace McLean been in?

Grace McLean has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Grace McLean written?

Grace McLean has written 1 shows including In the Green (Playwright).

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