Birth Place: Pontiac, MI, USA
McKechnie is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She is known for her professional and personal relationship with choreographer Michael Bennett, with whom she collaborated on her most noted role, the character of Cassie in the musical A Chorus Line. She earned the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for this performance in 1976. She is also known for playing Amanda Harris/Olivia Corey on the Gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows from 1969 to 1970.
Donna McKechnieSweet Charity
Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line
In this exclusive interview, Mary Kate Morrissey shares her journey from being a standby to playing full-time Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. She discusses her growth, experiences, and what it feels like to step into Elphaba's shoes on a permanent basis.
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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Discover the 2024 Lagniappe Series by the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.
Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie is back on Broadway this spring! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, she just assumed the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked. To celebrate Donna's triumphant return to the Broadway stage, we've rounded up just a few videos of our favorite performances from Broadway past.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Get your first look at Wicked on Broadway's wonderful new cast! See character photos of Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, Natalie Ortega and and Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar!
WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. The newest Elpheba on Broadway, Mary Kate Morrissey, shared photos from the rehearsal room. See the latest additions to Oz!
Regionally, a few new leaders in high profile positions across the country - including Nicole A. Watson at Playwrights Center, Megwyn Sanders-Andrews at at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Geneé Coreno at WAM. In the UK, a new union agreement for Equity and the ITC, and in Toronto, a tale of haves and have nots in the recovery.
It’s been almost a week, but I’m still having trouble processing the loss of Chita Rivera. I expected to see her onstage again. What always struck me about Rivera, the ultimate gypsy (a term she clung to after others eschewed it in the name of political correctness), is, even in later years, she still seemed like a dancer first, a star second.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BroadwayWorld spoke with Donna McKechnie as she shares her memories and thoughts on working alongside the iconic Chita Rivera. Discover the magic behind their friendship and the impact Chita had on the theater community.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Check out which five actors will step into Oz soon!
Light the candles! Get the ice out! The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present a special brunch matinee performance on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm of Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile.
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
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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
Donna McKechnie has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in Sweet Charity and for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in A Chorus Line.
Donna McKechnie has won the Outstanding Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in A Chorus Line.
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