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Katie Rose Clarke

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Katie Rose Clarke
Clarke in 2026
Born
Katherine Rose Clarke

(1984-08-25) August 25, 1984 (age 41)
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.[citation needed]

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.[3] 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.[4] She succeeded Christina DeCicco on November 6, 2007, and starred alongside Carmen Cusack as Elphaba, who was later replaced by her standby Donna Vivino.[5] She left the company in San Diego, California, on August 16, 2009, and was replaced by Chandra Lee Schwartz.[6]

She later reprised the role of Glinda at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway on January 14, 2010, replacing Erin Mackey.[citation needed] 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.[7]

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.[citation needed]

She and Massey finished their limited engagement with the tour company on February 23, 2012, with Alli Mauzey replacing Clarke as Glinda.[8] 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.[citation needed]

In November 2013, Clarke made her cabaret debut at 54 Below, where she performed a mix of acoustic pop, folk, country, and original songs.[9][10]

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.[11]

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.[12]

In October 2015, Clarke originated the role of Hannah in the Broadway production of Allegiance, which closed in February 2016. 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. 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.[13] Clarke currently holds the record for longest-running actress to play the role of Glinda on Broadway.[14]

In 2020, Clarke starred as Tary in the groundbreaking musical podcast, Propaganda!.[15]

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.[16][17] She is featured in the movie adaptation of the stage musical.[18]

In May 2025, Clarke was announced as one of three actresses to play Dolly Parton in Dolly: An Original Musical, a jukebox musical based on Parton's life and career.[19]

Personal life

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On December 15, 2012, Clarke married Christopher Alan Rogers. They have three children; Eleanor Rose Rogers, Jack Hardin Rogers , and Mabel Anne Rogers.[20][21] Clarke is a Christian and attends church and Bible study.[22] She and her family kept a maltipoo named Samson.[23][22]

Credits

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References

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  1. ^ "Broadway star holds local benefit concert". ABC13. November 6, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c McKinley, Jesse (January 6, 2006). "New Stars in Old Parts as Broadway Feels the Chill". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Sommer, Elyse (2006). "Travels With My Discontent: A New Musical Revue, a CurtainUp Berkshire Report". CurtainUp.com. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  4. ^ Gans, Andrew (November 12, 2007). "Wicked Tour Has New Leading Witches". Playbill. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew (November 5, 2008). "Wicked Tour Welcomes New Elphaba, Donna Vivino, Nov. 5". Playbill.
  6. ^ Gans, Andrew (August 18, 2009). "Schwartz to Join Cast of Wicked Tour Aug. 21 in San Diego". Playbill.
  7. ^ Hetrick, Adam (August 25, 2011). "Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz Will Fly Into Broadway's Wicked". Playbill. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  8. ^ Gans, Andrew (February 17, 2012). "Wicked Tour Will Welcome Alli Mauzey and Andy Kelso". Playbill. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  9. ^ "Katie Rose Clarke - Feinstein's/54 Below". 54below.com. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  10. ^ Gioia, Michael (November 5, 2013). "Wicked Actress Katie Rose Clarke Will Be Back On the Ground at 54 Below". Playbill. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  11. ^ Gans, Andrew (February 20, 2014). "Max Von Essen, Mark Jacoby, Jennifer Cody, Katie Rose Clarke, Michael McCormick and More Cast in Mufti Tenderloin". Playbill. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  12. ^ Gioia, Michael (May 14, 2014). "Katie Rose Clarke and Adam Halpin Co-Star in Long Wharf's The Last Five Years, Opening May 14". Playbill. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  13. ^ "Wicked Welcomes Ginna Claire Mason as New Broadway Glinda". TheaterMania. March 18, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  14. ^ Thomas, Sophie (November 19, 2018). "Katie Rose Clarke to reprise her role as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway". New York Theater Guide. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  15. ^ Cristi, A. A. (October 5, 2020). "Treatman Creative Presents PROPAGANDA! THE PODCAST MUSICAL". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Evans, Suzy (May 2, 2024). "Katie Rose Clarke advocated for herself to be in 'Merrily We Roll Along' on Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  18. ^ Blum, Gillian (March 22, 2026). "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Available on Netflix Starting April 4". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  19. ^ Evans, Greg (May 5, 2025). "Dolly Parton Announces Cast For Pre-Broadway Production Of Musical 'Dolly'". Deadline. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  20. ^ Sullivan, Lindsey (January 14, 2021). "Broadway's Katie Rose Clarke Welcomes Baby Boy". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  21. ^ Scheps, Leigh (May 7, 2024). "Katie Rose Clarke, Alison Luff, and More on Taking on Broadway and Motherhood". Broadway Direct. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  22. ^ a b Shinn, Susan (May 17, 2015). "Katie Rose Clarke featured in PPT's Night on the Stage fundraiser". The Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024.
  23. ^ "About - Katie Rose Clarke". katieroseclarke.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  24. ^ Clement, Olivia (June 5, 2017). "Broadway Stars Tapped for Industry Reading of I Can Get It for You Wholesale". Playbill.
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