Donna McKechnie
Birth Place: Pontiac, MI, USA
Latest News on Donna McKechnie:
- Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Star Alex Brightman Visits With Young Performers at Broadway Artists AllianceJul 24, 2026
- BEYOND BLUE MOON to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea with Garcia & AbousJul 22, 2026
- Eric Yves Garcia And Maria Abous Go ‘Beyond Blue Moon’ At Hamptons Summer Songbook By The SeaJul 21, 2026
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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]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Cassie Ferguson [Replacement], Cassie Ferguson [Replacement], Cassie Ferguson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Dancer
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Donna McKechnieSweet Charity
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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line
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
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS on the PBS Great Performances Concert
by Michael Major - 2023-05-12 09:17:11
News
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Star Alex Brightman Visits With Young Performers at Broadway Artists Alliance
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 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.
BEYOND BLUE MOON to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea with Garcia & Abous
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 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.'
Eric Yves Garcia And Maria Abous Go ‘Beyond Blue Moon’ At Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
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 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.
Review: KT Sullivan K.O.'s I'M GLAD I'M NOT YOUNG ANYMORE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026
The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026
The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.
BEYOND BLUE MOON (AND BEFORE THE BROKEN HEART) To Play Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
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 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.
DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook
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 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.
Photos: Donna McKechnie and Malik Nabers Visit SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
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 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!
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE'S TO LIFE to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
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 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.
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA to Return With Norm Lewis, Ann Hampton Callaway & More
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 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.
Norm Lewis To Open HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA Season
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 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.
Cabaret Roundup: June 8-14 – Alex Newell, Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie & More
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 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.
Metro Awards Mark 25 Ceremonies Honoring High School Musical Theater in Hudson Valley
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 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.
Best Cabaret in June 2026: Lillias White, Donna McKechnie, Norm Lewis & More
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 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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER To End Broadway Run and More
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 - 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.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
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.
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.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
Guide to 7 of the Best Cabaret Venues Near Times Square
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 16, 2026
Looking to make the most of your time in NYC? Here are some venues to check out that are walking distance from Times Square with a guide to ticket price and type of content.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 16, 2026
Looking to make the most of your time in NYC? Here are some venues to check out that are walking distance from Times Square with a guide to ticket price and type of content.
Cabaret Roundup: May 18-24 – Harry Connick Jr, Elizabeth Gillies & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 18, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Harry Connick Jr. doing his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall, Disney star Elizabeth Gillies singing songs from the 1990s, understudies and alternates from current hit Broadway shows, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 18, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Harry Connick Jr. doing his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall, Disney star Elizabeth Gillies singing songs from the 1990s, understudies and alternates from current hit Broadway shows, and more.
Sierra Boggess, Liz Callaway and More to Perform at 70th Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall.
Spotlight on Plays: May 2026
by Team BWW - May 6, 2026
Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in May 2026.
by Team BWW - May 6, 2026
Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in May 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Donna McKechnie been in?
Donna McKechnie has appeared on Broadway in 11 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 has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in A Chorus Line. Additionally, she has been honored with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. McKechnie was also nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award and received recognition from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, where she won the Award for Outstanding Performance. Her contributions to musical theater have been recognized with various accolades over the years.
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