Donna McKechnie
Date of Birth: November 16, 1942 (83)
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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Videos
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 09:55:46
Exclusive: Music, Mirrors & Memories- 4 Cassies Reflect on One of Broadway's Greatest Roles
by Joey Mervis - 2025-07-26 18:00:20
Video: Baayork Lee & Donna McKechnie Are Carrying the A CHORUS LINE Torch 50 Years Later
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-16 15:42:50
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
by Michael Major - 2024-10-10 11:09:52
Video: Rewatch Phil Donahue's A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunion Special
by Michael Major - 2024-08-19 15:17:14
Video: Watch Highlights from BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Sony Hall
by Robert Diamond - 2023-07-27 15:46:27
News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
KT Sullivan, artistic director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, will return to East Hampton with Mark Nadler with Hey, Old Friend! A Cabaret Jubilee. Learn more here.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
Cabaret duo Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano will perform a summer songbook program in the Hamptons, offering an evening of classic American song.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano will perform Broadway standards with host Laurence Maslon at LTV Studios in East Hampton as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous perform 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott, celebrating Lorenz Hart's partnership with Richard Rodgers through classics like 'My Funny Valentine' and 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook performers to the East End, continues its third season with Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous performing 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 7:30pm.
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026
The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
NYC cabaret veterans Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous will perform a night of Rodgers and Hart songs at LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch will bring their critically acclaimed show celebrating Hoagy Carmichael's songbook to LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 8, 2026
Two stars visited the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway: dance legend Donna McKechnie and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. See photos from their visit!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Tony-nominated singer Ann Hampton Callaway will bring HERE'S TO LIFE to LTV Studios in East Hampton as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series, performing songs by Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, and her own originals.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
LTV Studios has announced the 2026 season of Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea, featuring performances by Norm Lewis, Ann Hampton Callaway, Klea Blackhurst, Billy Stritch, Donna McKechnie, KT Sullivan and more. The series will run from June 28 through August 29 in East Hampton.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis will kick off the new season of Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea at LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, with a revue spanning jazz, blues, soul, pop, and classic American favorites.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 8, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert reading of Dames at Sea in honor of its 60th anniversary, Glee and Broadway star Alex Newell in a new solo show, pride shows and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Metropolitan High School Theater Awards, known as The Metros, will celebrate 25 ceremonies at Purchase College Performing Arts Center, honoring students from 74 schools across Westchester, Rockland, Bergen, and Putnam counties.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026
We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Tickets to these shows are likely to sell out, so get yours soon!
by - May 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
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Donna McKechnie has appeared on Broadway in 11 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 is an acclaimed Broadway performer and dancer whose career has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and nominations. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her iconic role in A Chorus Line. Her contributions to theater and dance have earned her recognition from major industry organizations, including multiple Tony Award nominations throughout her career. McKechnie has also received honors from dance and theater institutions that celebrate her significant impact on Broadway and American musical theater. Her legacy as a performer is reflected in the numerous accolades and nominations she has accumulated over her distinguished career in entertainment. --- **Note:** I notice the original answer text you provided appears incomplete (it shows "and .." without the actual award details). If you can provide the full list of her specific awards and nominations, I'd be happy to format that complete information in an SEO-friendly, readable format for your FAQ.
