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Kate Buddeke last appeared in Nassim with Barrow Street Theatricals and Good for Otto with the New Group. She also appeared with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Superior Donuts and its subsequent run on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include Carousel, Death of A Salesman with Brian Dennehy, Gypsy with Bernadette Peters and A Streetcar Named Desire with Natasha Richardson. Off-Broadway credits include 3C (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater); Paris Commune (Public Theater); and Mill Fire (Women's Project). Regional Theater credits include Good People (Alliance Theatre); Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Arena Stage); and Misery (Syracuse Stage). Kate is a proud ensemble member of American Blues Theater where she appeared in several productions including Tobacco Road, Keely and Du (Jeff Award nomination, ”Actress in a Principal Role) and the upcoming Side Man. Other Chicago credits include Bug (Jeff Award nomination "Actress in a Principal Role), Eric La Rue, New Electric Ballroom (A Red Orchid Theater); and The North Plan (Jeff Award nomination "Actress in a Principal Role). She has received Jeff Awards for her work in Gypsy, David's Mother, Dancing At Lughnasa and Ourselves Alone. Film and television credits include The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Peter, The Sopranos and Law & Order Criminal Intent. Kate has sung the National Anthem twice solo at Wrigley Field.

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Kate Buddeke STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Jane

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Officer Randy Osteen

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Mazeppa

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
The Woman

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1994
Mrs. Mullin


Kate Buddeke Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Kate BuddekeDancing at Lughnasa

Kate Buddeke News


Outdoor and Online Programming Expands Goodman Audiences by 150,000+


Over the past year, more than 150,000 people consumed Goodman's 12 online streaming productions, beginning with Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

Goodman Theatre Streams Famed DEATH OF A SALESMAN In Collaboration With Showtime And The Actors Fund


In an unprecedented collaboration with Showtime and The Actors Fund, Goodman Theatre is proud to present the stream of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy and directed by Goodman Theatre Artistic Director and Tony Award winner Robert Falls.

Tune in to the Online Listening Party for THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Tonight


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS will host an online interactive listening party to introduce the two new world premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection on Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of August 10


Need something new to read or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's newly-announced releases include music from Forbidden Broadway, the cast recording for A Killer Party, and more.

Second Installment of 'The Michael Friedman Collection' to Feature Adam Chanler-Berat, Mary Testa and More


The second installment of world premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection, will be available for streaming and download on Friday, August 14. Two new titles, (I Am) Nobody's Lunch and Paris Commune, follow the first three - The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City - that were released last year.

Cast Of MIDDLETOWN Will Host Talkbacks At The Apollo Theater


GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and the new play MIDDLETOWN® running at The Apollo Theater from February 27 a?" March 22 in Chicago, today announced four exclusive talkback sessions that will be open to the public. The cast of MIDDLETOWN®, which includes Sandy Duncan (Peter Pan), Chicago-native Adrian Zmed (T.J. Hooker), Donny Most (Happy Days) and Chicago's multi-Jeff Award winner Kate Buddeke, will participate in 90-minute talkback sessions following their performances on Friday, March 6, Sunday, March 8 and Thursday, March 19. Each talkback is free and open to the public.

MIDDLETOWN(R) Comes To Chicago This February


GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, today announced that they will present their new play MIDDLETOWN at The Apollo Theater from February 27 - March 22, 2020.

Additional Actors Join The Rotating Cast For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM


Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through the beginning of March for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be:

Casting Announced For SUMMER SHORTS 2018


Casting is complete for SUMMER SHORTS 2018, produced by Throughline Artists (J.J. Kandel, Producing Artistic Director) at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director). SUMMER SHORTS 2018 begins on July 20 and runs through September 1. Two series featuring three one-act plays in each will play in rotating repertory Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 PM; Saturday & Sunday at 2:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Please note, there are no matinee performances on Saturday, July 21, Sunday, July 22, or Saturday, July 28.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of PEACE FOR MARY FRANCES


The New Group celebrated Opening Night of Lily Thorne's Peace for Mary Frances last night, with Heather Burns, Johanna Day, Natalie Gold, Mia Katigbak, Paul Lazar, Brian Miskell, Melle Powers, Lois Smith and J. Smith-Cameron, in a world premiere production directed by Lila Neugebauer. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through June 17 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at The New Group's World Premiere of PEACE FOR MARY FRANCES


The New Group proudly presents Lily Thorne's Peace for Mary Frances, with Heather Burns, Johanna Day, Natalie Gold, Mia Katigbak, Paul Lazar, Brian Miskell, Melle Powers, Lois Smith and J. Smith- Cameron, in a world premiere production directed by Lila Neugebauer. Check out photos below!

Matt Doyle, Ali Ewoldt and More to Appear in I ONLY HAVE LIES FOR YOU


Amy Wolk and Nikki M. James present I Only Have Lies For You, a new live gameshow that pits Broadway panelists against each other in a lying contest.  Two teams of three will go head-to-head telling stories, some of which may not be true---it is up to the other team to guess, Truth or Lie.

The New Group Announces Full Cast & Creative Team For PEACE FOR MAY FRANCES


The New Group has announced full casting and creative team for Lily Thorne's Peace for Mary Frances, with Heather Burns, Johanna Day, Natalie Gold, Mia Katigbak, Paul Lazar, Brian Miskell, Melle Powers and J. Smith-Cameron joining, as previously announced, Lois Smith in this world premiere production directed by Lila Neugebauer.

The New Group Announces Final Extension of GOOD FOR OTTO


The New Group has announced a second extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto, which will now play its final performance on Sunday, April 15.  Due to demand, the company previously announced a one week extension through April 8.

Photo Coverage: GOOD FOR OTTO Celebrates Opening Night


Good For Otto opened last night, March 8, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street). Originally set to play a limited Off-Broadway engagement through April 1, this production now plays through Sunday, April 8.

GOOD FOR OTTO Extends Through April 8


Due to demand, The New Group has announced a one-week extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto. Previews begin tonight, February 20, in advance of an Official Opening Night on Thursday, March 8. Originally set to play a limited Off-Broadway engagement through April 1, this production now plays through Sunday, April 8 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).

Rhea Perlman Joins the New Group's Production of David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO


The New Group has announced that Rhea Perlman will join F. Murray Abraham, Kate Buddeke, Laura Esterman, Nancy Giles, Lily Gladstone, Ed Harris, Charlotte Hope, Mark Linn-Baker, Amy Madigan, Rileigh McDonald, Kenny Mellman, Maulik Pancholy and Michael Rabe in the New York premiere of David Rabe's Good for Otto. Rhea Perlman will appear in the role of Nora, as Rosie O'Donnell, previously announced, is unable to appear due to illness. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement February 20 - April 1, with Opening Night on Thursday, March 8 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).

BWW Morning Brief January 17th, 2018: Terrence McNally's FIRE AND AIR Begins Performances, and More!


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Terrence McNally's Fire and Air begins performances, Nathan Lane guest stars on The Blacklist, and more!

Full Casting Has Been Announced for The New Group's GOOD FOR OTTO, Featuring Rosie O'Donnell and More


The New Group has announced full casting and creative team for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with Kate Buddeke, Laura Esterman, Nancy Giles, Lily Gladstone, Charlotte Hope, Mark Linn-Baker, Kenny Mellman and Maulik Pancholy joining, as previously announced, F. Murray Abraham, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott.

Photo Flash: Julie Halston Returns to Birdland with LIFE, DEATH AND FILLER


The Broadway at Birdland concert series just welcomed the return of Julie Halston in 'Life, Death And Filler' at Birdland. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Kate Buddeke FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kate Buddeke been in?

Kate Buddeke has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Kate Buddeke been in?

Kate Buddeke has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kate Buddeke been nominated for?

Kate Buddeke has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Dancing at Lughnasa.

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