Judy McLane's guest appearances

Judy McLane

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Judy McLane is a seasoned Broadway performer with a career spanning several decades. She starred as both Donna Sheridan and Tanya in Mamma Mia! on Broadway for more than 4,000 performances, making her the longest running lead in that show’s history. Off-Broadway she recently starred in Romeo and Bernadette receiving an Outer Critics Circle Award and she created the role of Vienna in Johnny Guitar, garnering a Drama Desk Nomination and a Drama League Award. Her other Broadway credits include: Kiss of the Spider Woman with the legendary Chita Rivera, Aspects of Love with John Cullum, and Chess. From the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and Maria Callas in Master Class, to Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and Diana in Next to Normal, Judy McLane has a knack for playing strong leading ladies.

Judy McLane is a seasoned Broadway performer with a career spanning several decades. She starred as both Donna Sheridan and Tanya in Mamma Mia! on Broadway for more than 4,000 performances, making her the longest running lead in that show’s history. Off-Broadway she recently starred in Romeo and Bernadette receiving an Outer Critics Circle Award and she created the role of Vienna in Johnny Guitar, garnering a Drama Desk Nomination and a Drama League Award. Her other Broadway credits include: Kiss of the Spider Woman with the legendary Chita Rivera, Aspects of Love with John Cullum, and Chess. From the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and Maria Callas in Master Class, to Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and Diana in Next to Normal, Judy McLane has a knack for playing strong leading ladies.

 My guest today is Judy McLane. Judy is a successful, charismatic singer and actor, animal activist, nature lover and seeker of the mystery in everyday life. Judy performed the role of Tanya in Broadway’s “Mamma Mia” for 7 1/2 years and then played the starring role of Donna for 4 years - hers was the longest run of a principal role in "Mamma Mia" history. Judy has also cultivated a rich symphony career, performing a wide repertoire of music with national and international symphonies. In addition, Judy has enjoyed expanding her acting skills and ventured into theater, television and film.  Judy crystallizes the focus of a NY actor, and I quote: “My job is to audition: be ready to audition; be prepared for auditioning”. Actors do more auditioning than anything else and even though that means facing more no’s than yes’s, Judy has learned to stay positive, change her thoughts and trust in what comes her way. She loves the quote “What’s for you, won’t go by you.” Therefore the jobs she is offered, are the ones she believes are truly meant for her.  Judy’s love for animals propelled her 2 magnificent trips to Africa, visiting animal sanctuaries, feeling deeply connected to the “Big Cats” and returning to devote volunteer hours with the Cheetah Conversation Fund in Cincinnati, developing “Angels of Music” and supporting her friend’s project “Arts for Animals”.  Judy shares her profound connection and synchronicity with her own 3 cats, that even non-cat owners would be moved by.  Check out the link for Judy’s website, to discover where she is next performing to experience her magic. You’ll also find the links to two animal projects she supports. Enjoy the podcast!  Links:  www.judymclane.netCheetah Conservation Fund Arts for Animals

My guest today is Judy McLane. Judy is a successful, charismatic singer and actor, animal activist, nature lover and seeker of the mystery in everyday life. Judy performed the role of Tanya in Broadway’s “Mamma Mia” for 7 1/2 years and then played the starring role of Donna for 4 years - hers was the longest run of a principal role in "Mamma Mia" history. Judy has also cultivated a rich symphony career, performing a wide repertoire of music with national and international symphonies. In addition, Judy has enjoyed expanding her acting skills and ventured into theater, television and film. Judy crystallizes the focus of a NY actor, and I quote: “My job is to audition: be ready to audition; be prepared for auditioning”. Actors do more auditioning than anything else and even though that means facing more no’s than yes’s, Judy has learned to stay positive, change her thoughts and trust in what comes her way. She loves the quote “What’s for you, won’t go by you.” Therefore the jobs she is offered, are the ones she believes are truly meant for her. Judy’s love for animals propelled her 2 magnificent trips to Africa, visiting animal sanctuaries, feeling deeply connected to the “Big Cats” and returning to devote volunteer hours with the Cheetah Conversation Fund in Cincinnati, developing “Angels of Music” and supporting her friend’s project “Arts for Animals”.  Judy shares her profound connection and synchronicity with her own 3 cats, that even non-cat owners would be moved by. Check out the link for Judy’s website, to discover where she is next performing to experience her magic. You’ll also find the links to two animal projects she supports. Enjoy the podcast! Links: <a href="http://www.judymclane.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.judymclane.net</a><a href="https://www.cheetah.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cheetah Conservation Fund</a> <a href="http://www.aelondonstudio.com/ArtsForAnimals/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arts for Animals</a>

Episode 76 Judy McLane, actor, singer