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BIO

Performer, writer, composer. Broadway: Bad Cinderella, Natasha, Pierre…. Off-Broadway, Regional: Public, New Group, MCC, LCT3, Vineyard, WTF, ART, Weston Playhouse. TV: “The First Lady” (Showtime), “The Other Two” (HBO). Her musical In The Green garnered a Richard Rodgers Award for her writing and a Lortel for her performance. Lincoln Center Writer-in-Residence, SPACE founding member, Vivace Award, Larson Grant, Broadway Women’s Fund Woman to Watch, Civilians R&D, MacDowell, Lincoln Center Emerging Artist. Original music and cast recording for In The Green streaming. @thatgracemclean


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
President Woodrow Wilson


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Queen


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Woodrow Wilson


[Off-Broadway]
New Group Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Chaperone Marie


[Off-Broadway]
LCT3 Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Jutta


[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Marya D


[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Vineyard Theatre Production, 2015
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2014
Carly


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Marya D


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrator

Writing

Playwright

Movies

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News


Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Board of Directors of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that, after a nation-wide search, Erica Rotstein has been chosen to succeed Founding Executive Director Kathy Evans as Executive Director.
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
PENELOPE One-Woman Musical is Coming to Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Philadelphia's Theatre Horizon, will present Penelope-a fiercely original musical that finally gives voice to one of history's most enduring-and long-silenced-women. Learn more!
Photos: LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE Opens At New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor. Check out photos from opening night.
Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025

The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. We have the full season details here!
Photos: PENELOPE Opens At Theatre Horizon With Rachel Camp
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Theatre Horizon is celebrating their regional premiere of the acclaimed one-woman musical Penelope, which runs now through May 18, 2025. Check out photos from the production.
Ancram Center For The Arts Reveals 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Ancram Center for the Arts has announced its 2025 season which includes, in addition to its renown storytelling programs, a regional premiere, three site-specific original performances, and two staged readings.
Brittany Bradford, Grace McLean and More to Star in Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Clubbed Thumb has revealed initial casting for the 28th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See who is starring, and learn more about the featured productions!
Reed Birney and Lisa Emery to Star in LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Second Stage Theater will conclude its 46th Season with the New York Premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies’ LUNAR ECLIPSE. Learn more and see how to attend.
PENELOPE to Have Regional Premiere at Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

Theatre Horizon will present the regional premiere of the acclaimed one-woman musical Penelope in May. This is a co-production with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lyric Stage Boston Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Lyric Stage Boston has just announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will run from Septemebr 2025 through June 2026, and will include shows like Our Town and Something Rotten! 
Feature: IN THE GREEN at BATS, Wellington
by Monica Moore - Mar 18, 2025

'Musically complex, dramatically abstract, and intensely intimate in style, 'In the Green' is an ambitious work that’s worthy of the focused attention it demands.'
PRIMARY TRUST & More Leads Dallas' March 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Top picks for March 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Primary trust and more!
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's LOUDER THAN WORDS Honored Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2025

LOUDER THAN WORDS was a lively, dramatic set of Larson material, shining a spotlight on the lyrics of Jonathan Larson and the work his lyrical legacy inspired in the next generation of songwriters.
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
PENELOPE to be Presented at Oklahoma Shakespeare in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Oklahoma Shakespeare will present the debut show of its 41st season, Penelope, with Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz, based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. Learn more.
Adam Kantor, L Morgan Lee & More to Celebrate Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson’s profound impact on musical theater is in the spotlight for Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson, the next show of the Lyrics & Lyricists season. Learn more!
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Suffs is set to close on Broadway next month, but fans of the show may have the opportunity to view the production on their TV screens in the future as part of PBS' Great Performances series.
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

In celebration of Suffs’ GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album” the GRAMMY Museum will host A New York Evening with Suffs, a special night of music and conversation at The Greene Space in NYC. Learn how to attend!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Grace McLean been in?

Grace McLean has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Grace McLean been in?

Grace McLean has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Grace McLean written?

Grace McLean has written 1 shows including In the Green (Playwright).

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