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Donna McKechnie. Donna McKechnie (born November 16, 1940) [1] is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Cassie in the musical A Chorus Line in 1976. She is also known for playing Amanda Harris/Olivia Corey on the Gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows ...
A poignant and revealing memoir from a legendary entertainer. Donna McKechnie began her love affair with dance as a child in Detroit. At fifteen, she ran away from home to join a touring dance troupe, and in 1961, she was cast in the Broadway smash hit How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She soon won acclaim as Michael Bennett's ...
Oct 9, 2023 · Donna McKechnie’s performance of “The Music And The Mirror” is widely regarded as exceptional because of her incredible portrayal of Cassie Ferguson. McKechnie’s dancing skills and emotional depth brought the character to life, captivating audiences with her raw talent and vulnerability.
Donna McKechnie, who was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2019 and who received a Tony Award for her performance in the original company of A Chorus Line, is regarded internationally as one of Broadway’s singing and dancing leading ladies, having starred in and choreographed productions in London’s West End, as well as major theatrical productions in Tokyo and Paris.
Aug 3, 2023 · Let me go back to my last big trip which was to Alaska with three amazing performers: Ann Hampton Callaway, Donna McKechnie, and James Monroe Iglehart. I’ll give you a summation of my favorite ...
Triple-threat Donna McKechnie, who won her Tony for creating the role of Cassie in the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Chorus Line, returns to Broadway March 5 in the international hit musical ...
Jan 5, 2024 · One person who has done all five shows is Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie. She was the original Kathy in Company – one of the trio of women who sing “You Could Drive a Person Crazy.” As for her Tony Award, she originated the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line. Company was, of course, written by Stephen Sondheim.
