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Katie Rose Clarke
Clarke in 2022
Born
Katherine Rose Clarke

(1984-08-25) August 25, 1984 (age 40)
Friendswood, Texas, U.S.
OccupationMusical theatre actress
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Christopher Alan Rogers
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(m. 2012)​
Children3
WebsiteOfficial website

Katherine "Katie" Rose Clarke (born August 25, 1984, in Friendswood, Texas) is an American musical theater actress.

Early life and education

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Clarke got her start acting and singing in the United Methodist Church.[1] Clarke is a BFA graduate in musical theatre of Sam Houston State University.[2]

Career

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She first came to national attention for her portrayal of Clara Johnson in the Broadway production, the live PBS broadcast, and the national tour of The Light in the Piazza.[3]

She made her Broadway debut in The Light in the Piazza on December 9, 2005, at the age of 21, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater under the name "Katie Clarke".[2] Clarke succeeded Kelli O'Hara in the part of Clara Johnson, after O'Hara had left the show to play Babe Williams opposite Harry Connick Jr. in The Pajama Game.

Her other theater credits include Craig Lucas' 2007 play Prayer for my Enemy at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, and the Deborah Abramson/William Finn musical revue Travels With My Discontent at the Barrington Stage Company.[4] She also performed in the regional production of TUTS Houston Anything Goes in the ensemble. She was profiled in The New York Times in January 2006.[2]

Clarke then portrayed the role of Glinda on the first national tour of the musical Wicked.[5] She succeeded Christina DeCicco on November 6, 2007, and starred alongside Carmen Cusack as Elphaba, who was later replaced by her standby Donna Vivino.[6] She left the company in San Diego, California, on August 16, 2009, and was replaced by Chandra Lee Schwartz.[7]

She later reprised the role of Glinda at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway on January 14, 2010, replacing Erin Mackey.[8] She starred alongside Dee Roscioli, Mandy Gonzalez and Teal Wicks during her run. Clarke took medical leave in March/April 2011, during which time the role of Glinda was played by Laura Woyasz. Clarke left the Broadway company on September 25, 2011, and was replaced again by Schwartz.[9]

Clarke returned to the 1st National Tour of Wicked as Glinda on November 15, 2011, replacing Amanda Jane Cooper. She was joined by Kyle Dean Massey, who had played the role of Fiyero alongside her in the Broadway production. During this run, she starred opposite Mamie Parris as Elphaba.[10]

She and Massey finished their limited engagement with the tour company on February 23, 2012, with Alli Mauzey replacing Clarke as Glinda.[11] She returned to the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked from April 23, 2013, to September 22, 2013, where she starred alongside Willemijn Verkaik and later Lindsay Mendez. She was replaced by Alli Mauzey, whom she herself had replaced when she rejoined the show.[12]

In November 2013, Clarke made her cabaret debut at 54 Below, where she performed a mix of acoustic pop, folk, country, and original songs.[13][14]

In March 2014, Clarke appeared in the York Theatre Company's production of the 1960 musical Tenderloin as part of their Musicals in Mufti series.[15]

In May 2014, Clarke returned to the Long Wharf Theatre to star as Cathy Hyatt in Jason Robert Brown's two person musical, The Last Five Years.[16]

In October 2015, Clarke originated the role of Hannah in the Broadway production of Allegiance, which closed in February 2016.[17] She was cast as Ellen in the Broadway revival of Miss Saigon, which began performances on March 1, 2017, and closed on January 14, 2018.[18] Clarke once again returned to the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked beginning December 11, 2018, replacing Amanda Jane Cooper. She starred opposite Jessica Vosk and played her final performance on April 7, 2019, being replaced by Ginna Claire Mason.[19] Clarke currently holds the record for longest-running actress to play the role of Glinda on Broadway.[20]

In 2020, Clarke starred as Tary in the groundbreaking musical podcast, Propaganda! [21]

Beginning in September 2023, Clarke starred as Beth Shepard in the first Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along after playing the role at the New York Theatre Workshop in 2022.[22]

Personal life

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On December 15, 2012, Clarke married Christopher Alan Rogers. Their wedding was held with special memories in Galveston, Texas, and the couple reside in New York City.[citation needed] She has three children with her husband, Eleanor Rose Rogers, (June 18, 2018), Jack Hardin Rogers (January 8, 2021), and Mabel Anne Rogers (May 19, 2022). Clarke is a Christian and attends church and bible study.[23] She and her family kept a maltipoo named Samson.[24][23]

Credits

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References

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  1. ^ "Broadway star holds local benefit concert in Friendswood", abclocal.go.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c McKinley, Jessie. "New Stars in Old Parts as Broadway Feels the Chill", The New York Times, January 6, 2006.
  3. ^ Katie Clarke Theatre Credits at BroadwayWorld.com. Accessed 15 September 2008.
  4. ^ Sommer, CurtainUp, Elyse. "Travels With My Discontent: A New Musical Revue, a CurtainUp Berkshire Report". Curtainup.com. Retrieved 16 December 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew (2007-11-12). "Wicked Tour Has New Leading Witches". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
  6. ^ "Wicked Tour Welcomes New Elphaba, Donna Vivino, Nov. 5", Playbill.com; accessed May 11, 2022.
  7. ^ "Schwartz to Join Cast of Wicked Tour Aug. 21 in San Diego", Playbill.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  8. ^ "Katie Rose Clarke Begins Performances as Glinda in 'Wicked' 1/12/2010", broadwayworld.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  9. ^ "Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz Will Fly Into Broadway's 'Wicked'" Archived 2011-09-14 at the Wayback Machine Playbill
  10. ^ Katie Rose Clarke & Kyle Dean Massey Return to WICKED National Tour, 11/15, broadwayworld.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  11. ^ " 'Wicked' Tour Will Welcome Alli Mauzey and Andy Kelso" Archived 2012-02-20 at the Wayback Machine, Playbill.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  12. ^ Katie Rose Clarke Will Rejoin Broadway's WICKED as 'Glinda' 4/23, broadwayworld.com; retrieved April 15, 2013.
  13. ^ "Katie Rose Clarke - Feinstein's/54 Below". 54below.com. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  14. ^ "54 Below", Playbill.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  15. ^ "'Tenderloin'", Playbill.com; accessed December 15, 2017.
  16. ^ BWW News Desk. "Katie Rose Clarke and Adam Halpin Star in Long Wharf Theatre's THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Running Now thru 6/1". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  17. ^ "Katie Rose Clarke Joins Cast of Broadway's 'Allegiance'", BroadwayWorld.com; retrieved June 8, 2015.
  18. ^ "Breaking News: Katie Rose Clarke and Nicholas Christopher Join 'Miss Saigon' on Broadway!", BroadwayWorld.com; retrieved October 11, 2016.
  19. ^ "Good News! Katie Rose Clarke Returns to the Role of Glinda!", BroadwayWorld.com; retrieved November 19, 2018.
  20. ^ Thomas, Sophie (2018-11-19). "Katie Rose Clarke to reprise her role as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway". New York Theater Guide. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  21. ^ "Treatman Creative Presents PROPAGANDA! THE PODCAST MUSICAL, BroadwayWorld.com; retrieved October 20, 2020.
  22. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (August 29, 2023). "Upcoming Broadway Merrily We Roll Along Revival Sets Opening Night". Playbill. Archived from the original on August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  23. ^ a b Shinn, Susan (2015-05-17). "Katie Rose Clarke featured in PPT's Night on the Stage fundraiser". The Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024.
  24. ^ "About - Katie Rose Clarke". katieroseclarke.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  25. ^ Clement, Olivia. "Broadway Stars Tapped for Industry Reading of 'I Can Get It for You Wholesale'", Playbill.com, June 5, 2017.
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