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Katie Ladner grew up in Madison, Mississippi with the love and support of her two wonderful parents, Lori and Tommy Ladner. She went to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee where she majored in Musical Theatre. Katie Ladner is excited to be back on Broadway with Almost Famous! Other Broadway ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Sapphire
  [San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
Sapphire
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble
  [Washington, DC (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Gretchen
  [Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Britta
  [Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2014
Martha Dunnstock
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]
Madame Morrible (Understudy) [Replacement]

Katie Ladner Biography

Katie Ladner grew up in Madison, Mississippi with the love and support of her two wonderful parents, Lori and Tommy Ladner. She went to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee where she majored in Musical Theatre. Katie Ladner is excited to be back on Broadway with Almost Famous! Other Broadway credits include Wicked (Shen-Shen, Madame Morrible u/s) and the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard starring Glenn Close (ensemble). She was in the original Off-Broadway production of Heathers: The Musical (Martha) as well as the regional premieres of Disney’s Freaky Friday (Gretchen, Ellie u/s) and Be More Chill (Jenna), and can be heard on all three original cast recordings. All thanks to Mom and Dad, Victoria, Jamie, Sam, and her one hunk of a husband, Clayton! @ktladner www.katieladner.com Galatians 1:3-5





Katie Ladner News

Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month Photo Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Almost Famous will be released April 21, 2023. Learn how to preorder and presave the album here! The new track “1973” has also been released today, performed by Casey Likes, Emily Schultheis, Anika Larsen, and the company.

Photos: Original Film Star Billy Crudup Visits ALMOST FAMOUS Photo Photos: Original Film Star Billy Crudup Visits ALMOST FAMOUS
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2023

Billy Crudup, who played Russell Hammond in the original Almost Famous film, visited the cast of Almost Famous on Broadway this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance Photo Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 6, 2023

Check out photos of Almost Famous film cast member Jimmy Fallon (Dennis Hope) attending a performance of Broadway’s Almost Famous!

Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins The Cast Of ALMOST FAMOUS At Curtain Call Photo Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins The Cast Of ALMOST FAMOUS At Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2023

Tonight, the cast of the Broadway adaptation of the hit film Almost Famous welcomed film star Jimmy Fallon on stage for the show's curtain call. Check out video of Jimmy rocking out with the cast of Almost Famous the Musical.

ALMOST FAMOUS Will Play Final Broadway Performance This January Photo ALMOST FAMOUS Will Play Final Broadway Performance This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022

Producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel announced that Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Words From The Wings: Solea Pfeiffer Shares Backstage Routines, Must-Haves, and More! Photo Words From The Wings: Solea Pfeiffer Shares Backstage Routines, Must-Haves, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022

In the latest Words From the Wings, we're chatting with Solea Pfeiffer, who is starring as Penny Lane in Almost Famous the Musical! Solea shared her backstage must-have, pre-show rituals, and more!

Photos: Eric Stonestreet Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway Photo Photos: Eric Stonestreet Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

See photos of Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) visiting Almost Famous on Broadway!

VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2022

The Broadway cast of Almost Famous appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform 'Tiny Dancer.' Watch the video of the performance now, which featured Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood, Drew Gehling, Casey Likes, and more.

Photos: Questlove Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway Photo Photos: Questlove Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022

See photos of Questlove attending ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway! Almost Famous is the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film.

ALMOST FAMOUS to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week Photo ALMOST FAMOUS to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2022

The Broadway cast of Almost Famous will perform on Good Morning America this Thursday, December 1. The episode will also feature an appearance by Cameron Crowe, who wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for the new musical based on his film of the same name.

Katie Ladner Videos

VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Videoplay
VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2022

The Broadway cast of Almost Famous appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform 'Tiny Dancer.' Watch the video of the performance now, which featured Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood, Drew Gehling, Casey Likes, and more.

Video: Cameron Crowe Talks Personal Story Behind ALMOST FAMOUS on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Videoplay
Video: Cameron Crowe Talks Personal Story Behind ALMOST FAMOUS on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022

Watch Cameron Crowe revisit his personal story and the locations that inspired ALMOST FAMOUS, now running on Broadway.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ALMOST FAMOUS With the Cast & Creatives Videoplay
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ALMOST FAMOUS With the Cast & Creatives

by Opening Night - Nov 5, 2022

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now open on Broadway! We're taking you inside the opening night in the video here!

VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Videoplay
VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now in previews.  The show took to the stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, where members of the cast performed 'Tiny Dancer'. Check out the video here!

Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Company Gets Ready to Make Music on Broadway Videoplay
Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Company Gets Ready to Make Music on Broadway

by Sneak Peek - Oct 17, 2022

Almost Famous is now in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, the new musical featuring 15 Broadway cast debuts, with a book and co-lyrics by Academy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film. The production will continue in previews with opening night set for November 3, 2022. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to catch up with the whole team in this video.

Video: Watch ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Take Their First Broadway Bows Videoplay
Video: Watch ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Take Their First Broadway Bows

by Opening Night - Oct 4, 2022

Previews began for Almost Famous at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, the new musical featuring 15 Broadway cast debuts, with a book and co-lyrics by Academy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film. Check out a photo and video clip from the curtain call here!

Photos & Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Captured by Famed Rock Photographer Neal Preston Videoplay
Photos & Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Captured by Famed Rock Photographer Neal Preston

by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 23, 2022

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, has partnered with one of the world’s most celebrated rock photographers, Neal Preston, to shoot exclusive photos that will be featured in the highly-anticipated Broadway production. Check out the photos here!

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast and Fans Discuss the Show's Overnight Success Videoplay
VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast and Fans Discuss the Show's Overnight Success

by Stage Tube - Aug 26, 2018

Fans have no chill when it comes to Be More Chill, the show making its off-Broadway debut now after taking the world by storm, seemingly overnight.

STAGE TUBE: Heidi Blickenstaff Debuts Song from FREAKY FRIDAY in Latest Preview
by Stage Tube - Oct 20, 2016

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday will run from October 4 - November 20 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Click below to watch a premiere musical number from the show, starring Broadway favorite Heidi Blickenstaff!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Musical in D.C.
by Stage Tube - Oct 17, 2016

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday runs now through November 20 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Click below to watch highlights from the show!


Katie Ladner Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Katie Ladner been in?
Katie Ladner has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Katie Ladner been in?
Katie Ladner has not appeared in the West End

What is Katie Ladner next theatre project?
Katie Ladner's next show will be Almost Famous which opens on 11/3/2022 on Broadway.