The Ladies Who Lunch with Donna McKechnie

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  • Join host Donna McKechnie and “The Ladies Who Lunch” at Sardis for a scrumptious meal of rarified theatre storytelling. Candid conversation about career adventures, challenges and mishaps take you deep inside the making of legendary shows and careers. You’re not going to want to miss this. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Episodes
  • #8 - Mimi Quillin, Nancy Ticotin & Dana Moore

    #8 - Mimi Quillin, Nancy Ticotin & Dana Moore
    Nov 25 2024
    Mimi Quillin is a distinguished dancer, choreographer, and actress best known for her work with the renowned choreographer Bob Fosse. A former member of the Fosse dance company, Quillin was handpicked by Fosse to assist with choreography and perform in several of his iconic productions, including Sweet Charity and Pippin. She later worked closely with Gwen Verdon, learning firsthand about the creative processes behind some of Broadway’s most celebrated shows. Quillin’s career has spanned stage, film, and television, where her expertise in Fosse's style made her a sought-after figure in the dance world. Today, she continues to influence the next generation of dancers and performers, both as an educator and a creative consultant. Nancy Ticotin is a versatile actress, singer, and dancer with a career spanning Broadway, film, and television. Known for her powerful stage presence and dynamic talent, Ticotin has appeared in Broadway productions such as In the Heights and Jerome Robbins' Broadway. With a strong foundation in dance, she has performed with prestigious companies like Ballet Hispanico and has worked alongside prominent choreographers. Ticotin's on-screen credits include roles in TV series like Law & Order and films such as Ransom and The Wiz Live!. Celebrated for her commitment to authentic Latinx representation, she remains an influential figure in the performing arts, inspiring audiences and artists alike. Dana Moore is a celebrated Broadway dancer, actress, and choreographer renowned for her mastery of Bob Fosse’s unique style. A prominent figure in the dance world, she has appeared in acclaimed Broadway productions including Fosse, Chicago, and A Chorus Line. Moore worked closely with Fosse himself and has since become a highly respected interpreter and instructor of his choreography, sharing his techniques with new generations of performers. Known for her sharp precision and expressive movement, Moore has contributed to numerous productions as a performer and dance captain, and she continues to shape the industry as a teacher, mentor, and Fosse specialist. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi’s family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #7 - Lori Tan Chinn, Mary Ann Lamb & Randie Levine-Miller

    #7 - Lori Tan Chinn, Mary Ann Lamb & Randie Levine-Miller
    Oct 15 2024
    Lori Tan Chinn is an American actress and comedian. She played a recurring character in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and currently stars as Awkwafina's grandmother on Comedy Central's Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. Mary Ann Lamb is a accomplished Broadway performer with an extensive career. While details about her acting training are unknown, her credits reveal a talented dancer and stage presence. She's graced the Broadway stage in at least eleven productions, including well-known shows like "Curtains" alongside David Hyde Pierce, "Contact," and "Fosse." Lamb's dancing talents also landed her roles in the film adaptations of "Chicago" and "Rock of Ages." Randie Levine-Miller is an experienced Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. She is skilled in entertainment, comedy, musical theatre and acting. She is a strong media and communication professional who graduated from Music and Art; Professional Children's School; NY Institute of Technology. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi’s family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • #6 - Kerry Butler, Tonya Pinkins & Nell Benjamin

    #6 - Kerry Butler, Tonya Pinkins & Nell Benjamin
    Jun 12 2020
    Donna welcomes beloved actor Kerry Butler, acclaimed Tony-winning actor/activist Tonya Pinkins and maestro lyricist/book writer Nell Benjamin to Sardis. Over lunch, these super power women chat about the twists and turns in their careers, their lives and Broadway. Tony-Nominee Kerry Butler was most recently seen on Broadway in "Beetlejuice". Other unforgettable roles include: “Mean Girls”, “Disaster!”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Xanadu”, “Little Shop”, “Hairspray” and “Bat Boy”. Tonya Pinkins, a Tony-winning actor and host of the Broadway Podcast Network Podcast “You Can’t Say That’, has been celebrated for her work in “Caroline, Or Change”, “Jelly’s Last Jam”, “Play On!”, “Radio Golf”, “Holler If Ya Hear Me” and “The Wild Party”. Tony-Nominee and Olivier Award winner Nell Benjamin is a lyricist, writer and composer has been recognized for her work on “Mean Girls”, “Legally Blonde”, “The Explorers Club”, “Sarah Plain and Tall” and “Cam Jansen”. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi’s family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins

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