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BIO

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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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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
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.
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty Photo
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty

Young Actors' Theatre Camp revealed its 2024 summer camp lineup, offering a range of programs and workshops for aspiring performers. Learn how to apply.
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Shereen Ahmed Joins Cast of THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY with Boston Pops

Broadway actress Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will join the cast of John Monsky's The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
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!
Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell, and Robert Cuccioli Will Lead Industry Reading of EVERY Photo
Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell, and Robert Cuccioli Will Lead Industry Reading of EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Every Wednesday Night will receive an industry presentation on May 10, 2024. The cast is led by Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell and Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
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Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances

Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month

The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.
GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Photo
GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!
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Kate Rockwell, Aisha Jackson, Carrie St. Louis And More To Star In THE LEADING LADY CLUB At 54 Below

Don't miss Kate Rockwell, Aisha Jackson, Carrie St. Louis, and more in 'The Leading Lady Club' at 54 Below - a celebration of women on Broadway and beyond!
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Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.
Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes 'Fetch' Happen in Vancouver For the First Time Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes 'Fetch' Happen in Vancouver For the First Time

MEAN GIRLS couldn’t have come to Vancouver at a better time. Donning the same iconic story and famous one-liners used in the 2004 cultural touchstone movie, MEAN GIRLS is everything you would expect and more, all wrapped up in a Broadway musical form.
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MEAN GIRLS Broadway Album Streams Increase After Movie Musical Release

Since the release of the Mean Girls movie musical, the original Broadway cast recording has seen a streaming increase on Spotify. The film verison cuts nine of the songs that were performed in the Broadway production, leading fans to re-visit the cast recording after seeing the new film. Find out how Spotify streams increased on the cast recording!
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ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage Finale

Just last week, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage hit the stage at 54 Below to sing one last time in the season finale! Watch the full episode here!
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AMDA Announces Additional Scholarships for Next On Stage Finalists

After performing and receiving feedback from the judges, Jeffery Walker III and Colin O'Connor were crowned the winners of Next On Stage. AMDA, the lead sponsor of the competition, has since shared a very exciting update on the outcome...
Photos: Go Inside the Next On Stage Finale at 54 Below Photo
Photos: Go Inside the Next On Stage Finale at 54 Below

After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA, hit the stage on Sunday for the live finale at 54 Below. Check out photos from inside the big day!
Video: Watch the Next On Stage Finale Photo
Video: Watch the Next On Stage Finale

Today's the day! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below. Watch the video here!
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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?

Kate Rockwell has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Mean Girls.

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