Share
))
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
…
continue reading
Manage episode 514387488 series 3622529
Content provided by Miller Daurey. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Miller Daurey or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Donna McKechnie didn't just dance in Broadway's greatest shows — she helped build them.
Promises, Promises. Company. A Chorus Line.
Her artistry and emotional intelligence defined a generation of musical theatre.
But this episode isn't just about the roles that made her famous — it's about everything that led there:
a Michigan childhood spent dancing in borrowed classrooms, her move to New York at sixteen, and the partnership with Michael Bennett that changed Broadway forever.
Then came the turning point: a devastating illness that left her nearly immobile. Doctors said she'd never walk again, let alone dance.
This episode uncovers how she proved them wrong — the treatment, the discipline, and the unbreakable spirit that brought her back to the stage.
From The Music and the Mirror to Sweet Charity, this is the definitive story of a dancer who defined Broadway through movement, survived what should've ended her career, and came back stronger than ever.
Check out my Return to Dance docuseries!
Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! @backtogreat
68 episodes
