Parallel to her acting work, McPhee continued to pursue music, releasing her second album Unbroken in 2010 and later experimenting with Christmas classics, jazz, and pop standards. But what distinguished her career was her ability to pivot between mediums. In 2014, she joined the cast of the CBS crime drama Scorpion, playing Paige Dineen, a former waitress who helps a team of geniuses translate their brilliant ideas into practical solutions. The role was a sharp departure from her musical roots, showcasing her ability to handle dramatic and comedic material. The show ran for four seasons, reaching a broad audience and further solidifying McPhee’s reputation as a versatile actress.
Despite her television success, McPhee never lost sight of her theatrical ambitions. In 2018, she made her Broadway debut in Waitress, starring as Jenna Hunterson, a small-town waitress with a talent for baking pies and a longing for a better life. The role was demanding, requiring both emotional depth and vocal power, but McPhee excelled. Her performance drew praise for its authenticity and vulnerability, and she went on to reprise the role in London’s West End, earning international acclaim. It was a career-defining moment: McPhee had proven she could command the stage in one of theater’s most prestigious arenas.
Her evolution was not only professional but also personal. In 2019, McPhee married legendary composer and producer David Foster, with whom she shares a son, Rennie, born in 2021. The couple has also collaborated musically, releasing a holiday album, Christmas Songs, which combined Foster’s lush arrangements with McPhee’s soaring vocals. Their partnership, both romantic and creative, has added a new dimension to her career, allowing her to explore music that highlights her vocal strengths while appealing to fans of classic pop and jazz standards.