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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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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Amas Musical Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
Joanne


[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Dolores


[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe World Premiere Production, 2015
Dancer


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2004
Lottie Ames


[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2001
Lola


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Mazie LaMar


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
Sally Durant Plummer


[West End]
London Concert, 1996
Phyllis Rogers Stone


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Emily Arden


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Mitzi Travers


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Mrs. Sheila Kelly

Performer

Mrs. Sheila Kelly

Performer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1993
Kathy


[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer


[West End]
London Revival, 1988


[New York]
Concert Reading, 1987


[Off-Broadway]
1979


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976
Cassie


[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Cassie Ferguson

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975


[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Performer


[West End]
London Production, 1972
Kathy


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1971
Ivy Smith


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Kathy


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970


[West End]
London Production, 1969
Other Roles


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Vivien Della Hoya


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Kathy McKenna


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1963
Philia


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Dancer


[Regional (US)]
West Coast Revival, 1988
Performer


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1986
Charity Hope Valentine


Productions

 
[Broadway, 1973]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Donna McKechnieSweet Charity


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line

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News


Photos: LEE ROY REAMS: BEHIND THE SCENES OF 42ND STREET at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 19, 2025

See photos from the 11/18 show
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025

The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Donna McKechnie to be Honored at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group will host a one-night-only gala fundraiser, which will honor Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. 
Barrington Stage Company Brings BSC>NYC Benefit to Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 29, 2025

Supporters of the Barrington Stage Company came out in full force last night on Monday, October 27, 2025 for their annual fundraising gala, BSC>NYC. The gala honored longtime Barrington supporter Eda Sorokoff.
Photos: Backstage at the 36TH NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 24, 2025

Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff. The October 21 to 23, 2025 event featured Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico and many more performers.
A CHORUS LINE: Passion, Persistence and a Contemporary Take on a Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 9, 2025

At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.
Michael R. Jackson to be Honored at Barrington Stage Company Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!
Interview: Jeff Harnar Celebrates THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK Album at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 3, 2025

The remastered and revised album celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway comes out on 10/3, with a 10/6 album release concert at Birdland Jazz Club. We spoke to Harnar about the new album and show.
Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2025

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 
Leslie Uggams Joins Porchlight Music Theatre’s Artistic Advisory Board
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Leslie Uggams, the multi-award-winning Broadway, film, TV, and recording star, has been appointed to its Artistic Advisory Board. Uggams was recently honored at the company’s 2025 ICONS Gala: Celebrating Leslie Uggams.
Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie and More to Take Part in Barrington Stage's BSC IN NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Barrington Stage Company has unveiled its Annual Fall Celebration, BSC IN NYC, to be held at Chelsea Table + Stage at the Hilton Fashion District Hotel. Learn more!
Photos: Elizabeth McGovern, Donna Murphy, & More Attend New York Premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

Ahead of the movie hitting theaters this week, the cast and crew of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale gathered for the film's New York premiere on Monday evening. Take a look at the photos here!
New Show JOY & LOVE Comes to Sid Gold's Request Room for Three Performances
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025

Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki​​​​​​​ are bringing a new show, Joy & Love, to Sid Gold's Request Room in Chelsea for three performances: Tuesdays September 16th, October 14th, and November 11th.
Tony-Winner Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Norbert Leo Butz and More Set for Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary season in 2025/2026 with concerts, Broadway stars, comedy, tributes, and dance in Aventura, FL. Highlights include performances by Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Donna McKechnie, Norbert Leo Butz, and more.
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!
Photos: Morgan James Brings I'M OLD FASHIONED to Dizzy's Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 15, 2025

The powerhouse vocalist is back by popular demand with a soulful tribute to the Johnny Mercer Songbook The sold-out run continues with two more sets on Friday August 15 at 7 and 9 pm. See photos from the Thursday August 14 show.
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025

Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 29, 2025
by - Jul 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Donna McKechnie been in?

Donna McKechnie has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Donna McKechnie been in?

Donna McKechnie has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Donna McKechnie's first West End show?

Donna McKechnie's first West End show was Promises, Promises which opened in 1969

What awards has Donna McKechnie been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Charity and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line.

What awards has Donna McKechnie won?

Donna McKechnie won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance in A Chorus Line.

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