A NOTE FROM JUDY McLANE

Write this note to a younger you, then go back and edit it for anyone and everyone. Think of a letter from Anna Wintour at the front of Vogue.

You can edit it as time goes on, but think about peppering in a bit of your why (or mission), your ideal projects/collaborators (or vision and values).

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xoxo - Judy

Official Bio

An Outer Critics Circle Award winner, Drama Desk nominee, and Drama League Award Honoree, Judy McLane performed over 4,000 shows of Mamma Mia! on Broadway–starring as Donna Sheridan and Tanya–making her the longest-running lead in Mamma Mia! history. 

Additional Broadway credits include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aspects of Love, and Chess. Most recently, she earned critical acclaim portraying Joanne on the National Tour of Company.

Throughout her career, Judy has tackled many of theatre’s most challenging roles, including Rose in Gypsy, Diana in Next to Normal, Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, Maria Callas in Master Class, and Eva Peron in Evita.

She has performed with symphony orchestras worldwide and at Carnegie Hall, and her work spans theatre, film, and television.

Originally from Olyphant, PA, and a graduate of Ithaca College, Ms. McLane teaches voice and master classes around the world.

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Selected Credits

  • Winner — Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
    Outer Critics Circle Award
    Camille Penza in Romeo and Bernadette

    Winner — Outstanding Performance
    Drama League Honor
    Vienna in Johnny Guitar

    Nominee — Outstanding Actress in a Musical
    Drama Desk Award
    Vienna in Johnny Guitar

    Nominee — Best Leading Actress
    Southampton International Film Festival
    Valerie in Hiding in the Daylight

    Nominee — Best Actress in a Musical
    Helen Hayes Award
    Phyllis in Follies

    Winner —Best Leading Actress
    SALT Award
    Diana in Next to Normal

    Winner — Best Leading Actress
    BroadwayWorld Award
    Margaret in The Light in the Piazza

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  • Company
    Joanne — Dir. Marianne Elliott

    Mamma Mia! (4,000 Performances)
    Donna — Dir. Phyllida Lloyd (4 years)
    Tanya — Dir. Phyllida Lloyd (7.5 years)

    Big
    Mrs. Baskin — Dir. Eric Schaeffer

    Into the Woods
    Baker's Wife — Dir. James Lapine

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    Narrator (Co-Starring Donny Osmond) — Dir. Steven Pimlott

    Side By Side By Sondheim
    Woman — Dir. by Rob Marshall

    Kiss of the Spider Woman
    Marta — Dir. Hal Prince

    Aspects of Love
    Rose — Dir. Trevor Nunn

    Chess
    Florence — Dir. Trevor Nunn

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  • Hiding in Daylight
    (Cannes Film Festival; SIFF Leading Actress Nominee)
    Valerie — Dir. Cheryl Allison

    Were the World Mine
    Donna — Dir. Tom Gustafson

    Getting Go, the Go Doc Project
    Actress — Dir. Cory Krueckeberg

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  • The Loudest Voice
    Fox Woman #5
    Showtime — Dir. Scott Z. Burns

    Elementary
    Lawyer
    CBS — Dir. Craig Zisk

    Madame Secretary
    Angela Nelson
    CBS — Dir. Rob Greenlea

    The Blacklist
    Brenda
    NBC — Dir. Michael Watkins

    Another World
    Darla Davidson
    NBC

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  • Rosemary and Thyme
    Lizzie Cranbottom — Original Podcast Musical

    Johnny Guitar
    Vienna — Original Cast Recording

    Far From the Madding Crowd
    Vocalist — Original Cast Recording

    Sundown The Musical
    Vocalist — Original Cast Recording

    The Man Who Would Be Kind
    Vocalist — Original Cast Recording

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  • Romeo and Bernadette (Outer Critics Circle Award)
    Camille Penza — Dir. Justin Ross Cohen

    Johnny Guitar (Original Company & Cast Recording; Drama League Honor & Drama Desk Nominee)
    Vienna — Dir. Joel Higgins

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  • Gypsy
    Rose — Dir. Jenn Thompson
    Goodspeed Opera House

    Sunset Boulevard
    Norma — Dir. Matt Kunkel
    Engeman Theatre

    Master Class
    Maria Callas — Dir. Ray Dooley
    Theatre Raleigh

    Los Otros (LaChiusa/Fitzhugh World Premiere)
    Lillian — Noah Himmelstein
    Everyman Theatre

    Next to Normal (SALT Award)
    Diana — Dir. Robert Hupp
    Syracuse Stage

    Wit
    Vivian Bearing — Dir. Kate Galvin
    NC Theatre

    Lombardi
    Marie — Dir. Charlie Brady
    Theatre Raleigh

    The Light in the Piazza (Broadway World Award) 
    Margaret — Dir. Eric Woodall
    Theatre Raleigh

    Next to Normal
    Diana — Dir. Karen Azenberg
    Pioneer Theatre Company

    Follies (Helen Hayes Nominee)
    Phyllis — Dir. Eric Schaeffer
    Signature Theater

    Next to Normal
    Diana — Dir. Allen D. Cornell
    Riverside Theatre

    And The World Goes Round
    Woman #2 — Dir. Karen Azenberg
    Cape Playhouse

    Evita
    Eva Peron
    Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, Pittsburgh CLO

    Cats
    Grizabella — Dir. Suzanne Viverito
    The Muny

    Jekyll & Hyde (Wildhorn)
    Lucy — Dir. Joel Ferrell
    Casa Mañana

    Kiss Me Kate
    Kate — Dir. Drew Harris
    Westchester Broadway Theater

    Victor/Victoria
    Victoria Grant — Dir. Mark Hoebee
    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Chess
    Florence — Dir. Rob Marshall
    Theater Under the Stars, Sacramento Music Circus, Paper Mill Playhouse

    Man of La Mancha
    Aldonza — Dir. Dorothy Danner
    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Tommy
    Mrs. Walker — Dir. Diana Schuster
    American Musical Theater of San Jose

    Nine
    Luisa — Dir. Robert Johanson
    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Rags
    Rebecca — Dir. Diana Schuster
    American Musical Theater of San Jose

    Oliver!
    Nancy — Dir. Robert Johanson
    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Hall)
    Lily — Dir. Philip McKinley
    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Jesus Christ Superstar
    Mary Magdalene — Dir. Greg Ganakis
    Sacramento Music Circus, Paper Mill Playhouse

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    Narrator — Dir. Leland Ball
    Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny

    Brigadoon
    Fiona, The Muny

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    Milly, The Muny

    1940's Radio Hour
    Ann, Repertory Theater of St. Louis

    Wuthering Heights
    Isabella, Olney Playhouse

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  • Endangered Species
    Written & Performed by Judy McLane

    How Did I End Up Here
    Written & Performed by Judy McLane

    Applause, Applause
    Written & Performed by Judy McLane with Mark Nadler

    Chess in Concert — Carnegie Hall
    National Symphony Orchestra — Kennedy Center

    Bolshoi Orchestra — Moscow
    National Orchestra — Lyon, France
    National Symphony — Canada
    Toronto Symphony — Canada

    Baltimore Symphony
    Buffalo Symphony
    Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
    Cincinnati Symphony
    Dallas Symphony
    Detroit Symphony
    Ft. Worth Symphony
    Indianapolis Symphony
    Memphis Symphony
    Milwaukee Symphony
    Naples Symphony
    Oklahoma City Symphony
    Oregon Symphony
    Pittsburgh Symphony
    Seattle Symphony
    St. Louis Symphony
    Southwest Florida Symphony

Memory Book

Early Headshot

Early Headshot

Victoria Grant in VICTOR/VICTORIA at Paper Mill Playhouse

Victoria Grant in VICTOR/VICTORIA at Paper Mill Playhouse

Eva Peron in EVITA at Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, and Pittsburgh CLO

Eva Peron in EVITA at Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, and Pittsburgh CLO

Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS National Tour

Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS National Tour

Kate in KISS ME KATE with Tony Lawson at Westchester Broadway Theater

Kate in KISS ME KATE with Tony Lawson at Westchester Broadway Theater

Judy as Luisa in NINE with Paul Schoeffler at Paper Mill Playhouse

Judy as Luisa in NINE with Paul Schoeffler at Paper Mill Playhouse

Judy modeling for a Moans Couture photo shoot, jewelry by Farrah Moans

Judy modeling for a Moans Couture photo shoot, jewelry by Farrah Moans

Judy McLane backstage with the men of FOLLIES at the Signature Theatre (Helen Hayes Nomination)

Judy McLane backstage with the men of FOLLIES at the Signature Theatre (Helen Hayes Nomination)

Judy with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Tony Kushner, at the Drama Desk Award luncheon

Judy with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Tony Kushner, at the Drama Desk Award luncheon

Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA at Paper Mill Playhouse

Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA at Paper Mill Playhouse

Judy with director Eric Schaeffer after the premiere of FOLLIES at the Signature Theatre

Judy with director Eric Schaeffer after the premiere of FOLLIES at the Signature Theatre

Judy with fellow Drama Desk Nominee, Kevin Kline at the Honoree Luncheon

Judy with fellow Drama Desk Nominee, Kevin Kline at the Honoree Luncheon

Vienna in JOHNNY GUITAR (Original Company & Cast Recording; Drama League Honor & Drama Desk Nominee)

Vienna in JOHNNY GUITAR (Original Company & Cast Recording; Drama League Honor & Drama Desk Nominee)

Judy backstage at MAMMA MIA! with special guest, Miley Cyrus

Judy backstage at MAMMA MIA! with special guest, Miley Cyrus

Donna in MAMMA MIA! at the Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway's longest running lead with over 4,000 performances)

Donna in MAMMA MIA! at the Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway's longest running lead with over 4,000 performances)

Judy is passionate about cheetah conservation. Here she is with Savannah, an ambassador from the Cinncinati Zoo.

Judy is passionate about cheetah conservation. Here she is with Savannah, an ambassador from the Cinncinati Zoo.

Judy above the bright lights of Broadway with Savannah from the Cinncinati Zoo

Judy above the bright lights of Broadway with Savannah from the Cinncinati Zoo

JUdy is an animal rights activist supporting conservation projects world-wide

JUdy is an animal rights activist supporting conservation projects world-wide

Marie in LOMBARDI at Theatre Raleigh

Marie in LOMBARDI at Theatre Raleigh

Judy and the Dynamo's presenting at the Tony Awards on CBS

Judy and the Dynamo's presenting at the Tony Awards on CBS

Judy's caricature is featured on the celebrity wall at New York's Sardi's restaurant - usually near the mens restroom!

Judy's caricature is featured on the celebrity wall at New York's Sardi's restaurant - usually near the mens restroom!

Judy's caricature is featured on the celebrity wall at New York's Sardi's restaurant

Judy's caricature is featured on the celebrity wall at New York's Sardi's restaurant

Diana Goodman in NEXT TO NORMAL at Syracuse Stage (SALT Award)

Diana Goodman in NEXT TO NORMAL at Syracuse Stage (SALT Award)

Marie Callas in MASTER CLASS at Theatre Raleigh

Marie Callas in MASTER CLASS at Theatre Raleigh

Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD at The John W. Engeman Theater

Camille Penza in ROMEO AND BERNADETTE (Outer Critics Circle Award)

Camille Penza in ROMEO AND BERNADETTE (Outer Critics Circle Award)

Judy at the opening night of ROMEO & BERNADETTE (Outer Critics Circle Award)

Judy at the opening night of ROMEO & BERNADETTE (Outer Critics Circle Award)

Rose in GYPSY at the Goodspeed Opera House

Rose in GYPSY at the Goodspeed Opera House

Rose in GYSPY at Goodspeed Opera House

Rose in GYSPY at Goodspeed Opera House

Joanne in COMPANY First National Tour

Joanne in COMPANY First National Tour

Judy performs the "Ladies Who Lunch" 11th Hour Number in the First National Tour of COMPANY

Judy performs the "Ladies Who Lunch" 11th Hour Number in the First National Tour of COMPANY

Judy and Jonathan Tunick (EGOT award winner) in one of the last known photos of the legendary Stephen Sondheim

Judy and Jonathan Tunick (EGOT award winner) in one of the last known photos of the legendary Stephen Sondheim

Judy performing for none other than Stephen Sondheim at a Broadway benefit concert

Judy performing for none other than Stephen Sondheim at a Broadway benefit concert

Judy (in fake fur) on the set of THE BLACKLIST with Star James Spader and Director Michael Watkins (Episode: "The Vehm")

Judy (in fake fur) on the set of THE BLACKLIST with Star James Spader and Director Michael Watkins (Episode: "The Vehm")

Judy with legendary Chita Rivera after her show at 54 Below

Judy with legendary Chita Rivera after her show at 54 Below

Judy got a ride in the #7 Blue Angel jet with Blues Narrator and VIP pilot, LT Ryan Chamberlain - 7.2G's!!!

Judy got a ride in the #7 Blue Angel jet with Blues Narrator and VIP pilot, LT Ryan Chamberlain - 7.2G's!!!

Judy ready to take flight in the backseat of a F/A-18 with the Navy's premier flight demonstration squadron Blue Angels

Judy ready to take flight in the backseat of a F/A-18 with the Navy's premier flight demonstration squadron Blue Angels

Judy on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France for the premiere of HIDING IN DAYLIGHT

Judy on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France for the premiere of HIDING IN DAYLIGHT

Judy performing with Phil Reno at a benefit concert in Ohio

Judy performing with Phil Reno at a benefit concert in Ohio

A fearless adventurist, Judy is always up for a new and challenging experience

A fearless adventurist, Judy is always up for a new and challenging experience

Judy is most at home on a set with animals! Here she is with Rocket during filming of HIDING IN DAYLIGHT

Judy is most at home on a set with animals! Here she is with Rocket during filming of HIDING IN DAYLIGHT

Judy on the way to the stage in COMPANY for her show-stopping "Ladies Who Lunch" scene

Judy on the way to the stage in COMPANY for her show-stopping "Ladies Who Lunch" scene

From the very beginning, Judy has shared "angel cards" with fellow cast members prior to every performance of every show she's ever been a part of

From the very beginning, Judy has shared "angel cards" with fellow cast members prior to every performance of every show she's ever been a part of

Judy with Ashley Park at the Neil Simon Theatre for opening night of CATS

Judy with Ashley Park at the Neil Simon Theatre for opening night of CATS

Judy with Bebe Neuwirth on opening night of ROMEO & BERNADETTE

Judy with Bebe Neuwirth on opening night of ROMEO & BERNADETTE

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Judy with the MAMMA MIA! Dynamo's at Broadway Barks. Judy will always make time for animal activism!

Judy with the MAMMA MIA! Dynamo's at Broadway Barks. Judy will always make time for animal activism!

Judy with Lauren Kennedy and Dirk Lumbard celebrating the reading of BLUE RIDGE SKY by Georgia Stitt and Hunter Foster at Theatre Raleigh

Judy with Lauren Kennedy and Dirk Lumbard celebrating the reading of BLUE RIDGE SKY by Georgia Stitt and Hunter Foster at Theatre Raleigh

Always supporting cheetah conservation efforts, Judy performed at the Cinncinati Zoo in support of the Angel Fund. Here she is with Tommy after celebrating animal rights activist Cathryn Hilker's birthday

Always supporting cheetah conservation efforts, Judy performed at the Cinncinati Zoo in support of the Angel Fund. Here she is with Tommy after celebrating animal rights activist Cathryn Hilker's birthday

Judy single-handidly produced "Broadway Unleashed" - a benefit concert for Animal Rescue. Here she is with Chita Rivera and performers Beth Leavel and Dee Hoty

Judy single-handidly produced "Broadway Unleashed" - a benefit concert for Animal Rescue. Here she is with Chita Rivera and performers Beth Leavel and Dee Hoty

This picture is probably best summed up by Judy from an interview she did about her most memorable nights on stage: "The first national tour. I was playing Florinda and going on for the Baker’s Wife for the first time at the Kennedy Center. After the

This picture is probably best summed up by Judy from an interview she did about her most memorable nights on stage: "The first national tour. I was playing Florinda and going on for the Baker’s Wife for the first time at the Kennedy Center. After the show, they brought in the fire curtain, we all stayed on stage, and in walks Stephen Sondheim, who had just seen the matinee. The blood drained from my body, and my jaw dropped open. We had an insightful note session with him and I, eventually, took over the role, so I guess I did OK" (with Kevin Right and Stuat Zagnit)

A Man of La Mancha reunion with Laura Benati backstage at the Lortel Awards

A Man of La Mancha reunion with Laura Benati backstage at the Lortel Awards

Margaret Johnson in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Theatre Raleigh

Margaret Johnson in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Theatre Raleigh

Judy hit it out of the park when she sang the National Anthem prior to a New York Mets home game at Citifield

Judy hit it out of the park when she sang the National Anthem prior to a New York Mets home game at Citifield

Judy with Pat Benatar after the Concert Staged Reading of THE ROMEO & JULIET PROJECT, a new musical featuring the music of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Judy with Pat Benatar after the Concert Staged Reading of THE ROMEO & JULIET PROJECT, a new musical featuring the music of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Judy's go to work-out is "Pvolve" - a functional low-impact exercise method. The company even asked her to participate in their advertising campaign

Judy's go to work-out is "Pvolve" - a functional low-impact exercise method. The company even asked her to participate in their advertising campaign

Judy was on board with Pvolve even before Jennifer Aniston became their national spokesperson

Judy was on board with Pvolve even before Jennifer Aniston became their national spokesperson

Judy was one of the first Broadway stars to support Bernadette Peter's "Broadway Barks" and remains one of the strongest advocates

Judy was one of the first Broadway stars to support Bernadette Peter's "Broadway Barks" and remains one of the strongest advocates

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