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Kate Rockwell played Karen Smith in the 2018 musical, Mean Girls, for the latter of which she received Drama Desk Award and Helen Hayes Award nominations.



Other Broadway: Bring It On: The Musical (Skylar, OBC); Rock of Ages (Sherrie); Legally Blonde (Margot); and Hair. Selected theater: Mabel Normand in the world premiere of Hollywood (La Jolla Playhouse), Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel (Arena Stage, Helen Hayes nomination), and Belle in Beauty and the Beast (The Muny). TV/Film: "High Maintenance," "Deadbeat," and Sex and the City: The Movie. Kate's first studio album, Back To My Roots, is being released in 2018 by Broadway Records.

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STAGE CREDITS

R.R.R.E.D. R.R.R.E.D.
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Star [Replacement]
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Karen Smith
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Karen Smith
Hollywood
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Mabel Normand
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Disney's Beauty and the Beast
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's 2015 Production, 2015
Belle
Bring It On: The Musical Bring It On: The Musical
[Broadway]
2012
Skylar
Bring It On: The Musical Bring It On: The Musical
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Skylar
Hair Hair
[Broadway]
National Tour [Broadway Return Engagement], 2011
Member of the Tribe
Hair Hair
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2010
Member of the Tribe
Rock of Ages Rock of Ages
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Sherrie [Replacement]
Hair Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Member of the Tribe [Replacement]
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Margot [Replacement]
Elle Woods (Understudy) [Replacement]

Movies

Sex and the City
[ 2008 ] Twenty-Something Girl #2
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[ 2021 ] Lauren

TV Shows

Almost Family
Nina Bennett

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Kate Rockwell, Mean Girls

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Streaming Musicals is producing a filmed presentation of the new play Yours, Truly which will be livestreamed on their platform this week. Learn more here!
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Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast you vote before this round closes on November 20th!
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Video Exclusive: Micaela Diamond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Chastain, & More Reveal High School Roles

Stars Micaela Diamond, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, and more reveal their high school roles in the video here!
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Video: Last Chance To Submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5

Time is running out to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. 
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Final Week To Submit For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE

This is the final week to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The deadline to submit is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET.
Submissions Open For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Photo
Submissions Open For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the return of Next On Stage, Broadway's largest national competition for high school and college musical theatre students. Now in its fifth season, the competition aims to showcase outstanding young talent from across the country.
Photos: InunDATEd Opens at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: InunDATEd Opens at The York Theatre

The York Theatre Company officially opened the fourth and  final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore in York Theatre Company's INUNDATED, Beginn Photo
Photos: Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore in York Theatre Company's INUNDATED, Beginning Tonight

York Theatre Company's fourth and final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series, starring Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore, begins performances tonight Friday, October 4. Check out production photos here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of INUNDATED at The York Theatre Company Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of INUNDATED at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company is gearing up for its fourth and final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical. The cast met the press this week. See photos from inside the event!
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The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Page

Ken Page, Broadway star of The Wiz, Cats, and more, has died at age 70. Tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre community, as well as friends and castmates of Ken's. Read some of the social media posts here.
Photos: MONTE CRISTO Opens at The York Theatre Company Photo
Photos: MONTE CRISTO Opens at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company recently celebrated the opening of MONTE CRISTO, the third production of its Fall 2024 'New2NY' series.  Check out the photos here!
Kate Rockwell & Taylor Crousore to Star in INUNDATED as Part of The York Theatre Comp Photo
Kate Rockwell & Taylor Crousore to Star in INUNDATED as Part of The York Theatre Company's 'New2NY' Series

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the final production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series - InunDATEd.
PBS to Air THE EYES OF THE WORLD Concert Featuring Broadway Alums Photo
PBS to Air THE EYES OF THE WORLD Concert Featuring Broadway Alums

American History Unbound and American Public Television (APT) has announced The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, performed with the Boston Pops, will begin airing on public television stations nationwide and streaming on PBS.org beginning Friday, November 1, 2024.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
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Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty

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Shereen Ahmed Joins Cast of THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY with Boston Pops

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
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Katie Couric to Appear at The Boston Pops' THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY

Award-winning journalist and number one New York Times bestselling author, Katie Couric, will make special appearances at The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kate Rockwell been in?

Kate Rockwell has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kate Rockwell been in?

Kate Rockwell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kate Rockwell been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls.

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