"Judy McLane is a powerhouse singer who brings the audience to a feverish pitch of Sondheimian ecstasy."
Company ∙ Los Angeles Times
“Over the past decade I’ve had the pleasure of catching several thrilling actresses in the role of single mom Donna Sheridan… but none may have been as perfectly cast as Broadway’s current leading lady, Judy McLane.”
Mamma Mia! ∙ Playbill
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“With the fiery intensity of a tigress, Judy McLane is masterful as "La Divina."What makes this production riveting is the beguiling performance by McLane, a tour de force not to be missed.”
Master Class ∙ BroadwayWorld
Her StoryJudy McLane is an award-winning stage, film, and television actor.
An Outer Critics Circle Award winner, Drama Desk nominee, and Drama League Award Honoree, Ms. 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.