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BIO

Kate Baldwin starred as Irene Molloy opposite Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce and Gavin Creel in the hit Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, for which she was nominated for the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle awards. She originated the role of Sandra Bloom in Big Fish on Broadway and earned accolades and a Drama Desk Award nomination for her work as Leslie Lyntonn Benedict in Michael John LaChiusa’s Giant at The Public Theatre. She received a Drama Desk Award nomination for her role as Jen in Keen Company's 20th Anniversary revival of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald's John & Jen. She garnered critical acclaim and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Tom Kitt and John Logan’s Superhero at Second Stage.



But it was her starring role in the 2009 revival of Yip Harburg's and Burton Lane's hit classic musical Finian's Rainbow, which drew Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award nominations.

Kate has appeared in the Broadway casts of The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Wonderful Town. She starred in The King and I at Lyric Opera of Chicago Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (San Francisco, Detroit, Toronto), The Women at The Old Globe, Henry V at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, I Do, I Do at Westport Country Playhouse, She Loves Me at the Willliamstown Theatre Festival, and The Music Man and South Pacific at Arena Stage, earning a Helen Hayes Award nomination.

Most recently, Baldwin appeared in 42nd Street at the Goodspeed.

She has performed in concert with the New York Pops, Boston Pops, National Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Portland Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Chicago Symphony, the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and at the legendary New York nightclubs Feinstein’s, Birdland and 54 Below. Her concert work also includes several appearances with Stephen Sondheim as a featured performer in his critically acclaimed evening, “A Conversation with Stephen Sondheim.” On television, her work includes a guest star on NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” and a featured role in the PBS filming of Stephen Sondheim’s "Passion."

Kate’s debut album on PS Classics, “Let’s See What Happens” features Lane and Harburg songs from both stage and film. Her second album celebrates the work of lyricist Sheldon Harnick and is entitled, “She Loves Him.” She is a graduate of Northwestern University and lives with her husband and son in Maplewood, NJ .

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2025
Susan Cooper

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Susan

[Immersive]
Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company Immersive Production, 2019
Helen

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theater World Premiere, 2019
Charlotte

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Irene Molloy

[Off-Broadway]
59E59 Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company 20th Anniversary Production, 2015
Jen

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Production, 2014
Pistache

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Sandra Bloom

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Leslie

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
Mizzi

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Sharon McLonergan

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Irene Molloy

[San Francisco (Regional)]
West Coast Revival, 2005
Betty Haynes

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Oona

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Sarah Brown

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Helen [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Ensemble

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2002
Ellen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Daphne

Lucille

Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Miss Dorothy Brown (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Modern

Cecilia Treymayne

Miss Dorothy (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1999
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Singing Girl


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, John & Jen

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Giant

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Finian’s Rainbow

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Finian's Rainbow

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)

Kate Baldwin, Finian's Rainbow

Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Kate BaldwinThe Pajama Game

Kevin Kline Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Kate BaldwinThe Sound of Music

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Kate BaldwinSouth Pacific

Videos

News


Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Joey Mervis - Mar 19, 2025

Victoria Clark directs Love Life as a part of the 2025 New York City Center Encores! season. Watch in this video as the whole team chats more about the exciting new project and catch a sneak peek of the cast in action!
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! The company invited the press earlier today to capture Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues'. Check out photos from inside the big day below!
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Mister Right' from LOVE LIFE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

Up next at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark with Guest Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Joann Hunter. Watch in this video as Clark explains what audiences can expect from the production and Kate Baldwin sings “Mr. Right.” 
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jessie Mueller and More in BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

PBS, in partnership with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions, presented a one-night-only special event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies, held on Monday, March 10 at New York City’s Town Hall. See photos here!
Interview: Georgia Stitt on Navigating Her Art and Activism: 'It’s a Balancing Act
by Caitlin Hornik - Mar 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the wonderful composer and lyricist, Georgia Stitt. 
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 7, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 7, 2025 with videos from Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Real Women Have Curves, and more!
Video: Kate Baldwin sings 'When Did I Fall in Love' from Fiorello! at 54 Below!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

In a new 54 Below flashback, Broadway leading lady Kate Baldwin performs the timeless tune, 'When Did I Fall In Love' from the musical Fiorello! Watch the video!
Kathryn Gallagher, Peter Gallagher and More to Perform at Irish Rep 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present its 2025 Gala concert, A Marvelous Night – Irish Rep Celebrates the Music of Van Morrison. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Mandy Gonzalez, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Additional casting has been announced for PBS's upcoming one-night-only concert event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies. Learn more about who is joining the cast here!
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra rehearsing the music of Kurt Weill’s Love Life, which has not been heard in New York for over 75 years. Love Life’s original Broadway production never recorded a cast recording. See the video!
Sara Bareilles to Perform From THE INTERESTINGS at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

SARA BAREILLES will perform at Maestra Music for AMPLIFY 2025. Learn more about the event, see who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. Learn more about who is starring in the City Center Encores! production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 3, 2025

Spring is nearly here and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy video previews from some of this month's performers, including Paulo Szot ('Guido's Song'), Norbet Leo Butz ('King of Hearts'), and Kate Baldwin (Old Devil Moon').
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, LaChanze, and More Join BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Initial casting has been announced for Broadway’s Leading Ladies, the upcoming one-night-only special being broadcast on PBS. Learn more about the concert here!
Lively McCabe Entertainment Appoints Allison Bressi to President & Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kate Baldwin been in?

Kate Baldwin has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kate Baldwin been in?

Kate Baldwin has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Kate Baldwin's first West End show?

Kate Baldwin's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010

What awards has Kate Baldwin been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for John & Jen, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Finian’s Rainbow, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Sound of Music and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for South Pacific.

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