Kate Baldwin is an American actress and singer known for her work in musical theatre.
Born in Evanston, Illinois, Baldwin graduated from the theatre program at Northwestern University in 1997.[1] She made her Broadway debut in The Full Monty in 2000 and has appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Wonderful Town. She frequently performs in regional theater and was nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Nellie Forbush in the 2002 Arena Stage production of South Pacific.[2] Additional credits include The Sound of Music and The Music Man at The Muny in St. Louis, Missouri[1][3] and A Little Night Music at Centre Stage in Baltimore.[4]
Baldwin played the role of Sharon in the 2009 Encores! staged concert production of Finian's Rainbow. New York Times critic Charles Isherwood called her a "discovery" and praised her performance, noting she sang the role "beautifully... her rich, pure soprano riding the crests of the melodies with ease."[5] She reprised the role in the Broadway revival that opened at the St. James Theatre on October 8, 2009.[6][7]
Baldwin is working on her first solo album, a compilation of songs written by Burton Lane and E. Y. Harburg.[8] She married fellow actor Graham Rowat on October 2, 2005.[1]
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