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
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 Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Sweet Charity" and Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "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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