American - Dancer | November 16, 1942 -
Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon intimidated us all because she walked in and was going to be the dance captain. She was a great star, but she loved that kind of work as his assistant.
Donna McKechnie
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Any time I can come to L.A., because I live in New York... when I go to L.A., it really is about the people, having reunions and seeing my friends I don't see enough.
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'A Chorus Line' never dies; it just keeps opening doors and giving back to me - but there was a time when I considered it an albatross around my neck.
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When I first walked into 54 Below, I had this kind of deja vu experience and tried to imagine what this was like back in the day when I would come here at night after doing 'A Chorus Line.'
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Whenever I do my concerts, I try to do master classes or students.
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It has always been important to me to be a creative artist, not to be a star, not to be rich, not to be famous.
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I thought if I didn't write my own show, I'll rust.
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Doing a musical is not just acting. It's total theater. When you have to justify the enormous projection of energy it takes to just go into song and dance, you realized why it's such a humbling experience every time you go into a show.
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It takes a lifetime of devotion to build your craft, your confidence, and the ability to sing and dance and act believably.
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To go back to visit the early days with Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, when she was the dance captain of 'How to Succeed,' and finding them again 25 years later and working with them on 'Charity.' That was really great fun.
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I can be myself everywhere and be happy and confident and not feel that I am just what I do.
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