Tony Winner Donna McKechnie Will Be Chita Rivera’s Standby in The Visit on Broadway

It takes a singular sensation to step in for a singular sensation! Tony winner Donna McKechnie will be the standby for Chita Rivera’s lead role of Claire Zachannassian in Broadway’s The Visit. Directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele, the tuner will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre on March 26, with opening night set for April 23.

McKechnie won a Tony for her performance as Cassie in the original production of A Chorus Line. Other Broadway credits include State Fair, Company, On the Town and Promises, Promises. Screen credits include Dark Shadows and Cheers.

John Kander and Fred Ebb’s The Visit is based on the classic Friedrich Dürrenmatt play (adapted by Maurice Valency) and features a book by Terrence McNally, with music by Kander and lyrics by Ebb. Claire Zachanassian is an often-widowed millionairess who pays a visit to her hardship-stricken birthplace. The locals hope she’ll bring them a new lease on life, but little do they know her offer to revitalize the town comes at a dreadful price.

The company also includes Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana Dimarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Aaron Ramey, Timothy Shew and Michelle Veintimilla.