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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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Kate Baldwin STAGE CREDITS

[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
Ensemble

Lucille

Daphne

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


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Bonnie Milligan, Jeannette Bayardelle, Carolee Carmello, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala

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54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

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Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit

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Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

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Jordan Eagle joins DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 at 54 Below

Jordan Eagle joins DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 - Friday, September 15th at 54 Below. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!

Michelle Williams and Rosario Dawson Will Honor V and Mary Beth Peil in Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!

Max Crumm to Join DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 at 54 Below

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Max Crumm joins the lineup of DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 at 54 Below. Don't miss this opportunity to catch Max Crumm's incredible talent on stage. Experience the magic of live music and be a part of an unforgettable evening at 54 Below.

Kate Baldwin to Join DUETS: THE CONCERT SERIES at 54 Below

Kate Baldwin will join DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 - set for September 15th at 54 Below.

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

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Video: First Look at Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

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Photos: See Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

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Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival

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BUYER AND CELLAR Starring Jack Bartholet Opens Tonight on Fire Island

Catch the highly anticipated premiere of BUYER AND CELLAR on Fire Island, featuring an incredible cast led by Jack Bartholet and expertly directed by Travis Greisler. Don't miss this limited run production opening tonight. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

Kate Baldwin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kate Baldwin has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

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

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

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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