Donna McKechnie (Photo Credit: Donna McKechnie)
Donna McKechnie Flyer (Photo Credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea)
Produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone, the acclaimed concert series concludes its 3rd season with one of Broadway’s leading ladies
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, a celebrated live concert series that brings Broadway, cabaret, and American Songbook talent to the East End, will wrap up its highly acclaimed third season with one of musical theatre’s most iconic figures. Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie will present “A Musical Memoir” at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Known internationally as the original Cassie in A Chorus Line—a role that earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and cemented her status as a defining Broadway star—McKechnie invites audiences to step behind the curtain for an evening that blends the personal with the theatrical. Through stories, songs, and reflections, she revisits a remarkable career shaped by some of the most influential figures in American musical theatre.
This event is not a conventional concert. Instead, “A Musical Memoir” takes shape as an intimate dialogue between the performer and her audience. McKechnie shares memories of working with Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Michael Bennett, Marvin Hamlisch, and Stephen Sondheim, while performing selections from landmark productions such as A Chorus Line, Company, A Little Night Music, On the Town, Sweet Charity, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Together, the music and narratives honor a lifelong dedication to the stage and the enduring magic of live performance.
Most recently seen on Broadway as Madame Morrible in the celebrated production of Wicked, McKechnie continues to be one of musical theatre’s most revered performers. Her career has spanned Broadway, television, film, concert stages, and teaching, inspiring countless performers through both her artistry and her commitment to preserving the traditions of American musical theatre.
The performance serves as a fitting conclusion to another successful season for Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, which has once again turned LTV Studios into a premier East End destination for Broadway-caliber entertainment. Produced by Donna Rubin and LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone, the series has built its reputation by pairing internationally renowned artists with the intimate setting of LTV Studios’ performance space, where audiences can enjoy world-class shows just steps from the stage.
About Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea:
LTV Studios in East Hampton concert series brings world-class cabaret and Broadway talent to the East End. Produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone, this unique musical experience transforms LTV’s industrial-chic television studio into an intimate performance venue complete with state-of-the-art lighting, superb acoustics, café-style seating, modular staging, and a stunning Baby Grand piano. The Songbook series offers a front-row seat to legendary music, interpreted by today’s finest performers in an up-close, unforgettable setting. Whether you are rolling off the beach or seeking an evening of sophisticated song, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea is your new go-to destination for live music in the Hamptons.
LTV is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization and donations are deductible as defined by IRS regulations.
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About Donna McKechnie:
Most recently starred in a successful run as Madame Morrible in the award-winning Broadway show Wicked. A Tony Award recipient for her performance in the original cast of A Chorus Line, she is recognized internationally as one of Broadway’s foremost singing and dancing leading ladies.
Donna has also starred in and choreographed productions in London's West End, as well as theatrical performances in Tokyo and Paris. Her Broadway credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (which she also choreographed), Promises, Promises, Company, On the Town, State Fair (Fred Astaire Award), and The Visit.
Her regional work encompasses performances and choreography in Follies, Mack and Mabel, Gypsy, The Glass Menagerie, Sweet Charity, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Guys and Dolls, and Annie Get Your Gun. She has appeared in concert and with symphony orchestras nationwide, and on television in specials and series including Fame, Cheers, and Dark Shadows. She was featured in the film Every Little Step and portrayed the Rose in the film The Little Prince.
Her memoir, Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life, was published by Simon & Schuster. In 2019, she was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
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