Kate Reinders is an American singer and actress who is best known for her performances on Broadway. She has an interesting history and we were interested in knowing more about her. When we checked into her past along with what she’s been up to recently we learned a lot about the details of her life that we were not previously aware of. Here are 10 things that we learned about Kate Reinders that you probably didn’t know either.
1. Seattle Roots: Born in the Pacific Northwest
Kate wasn’t raised in the Pacific Northwest but it is where she started out. She was born in Seattle, Washington on December 10, 1980. She will turn 39 in a few short weeks. Her family moved to Spring Lake, Michigan when she was still young, and she was raised in this area. She went to the Western Michigan Christian High School and graduated in 1998.
2. Broadway Beginnings: Understudy and Swing
Although Kate wasn’t cast in a regular role for her first Broadway production, she was there with the troupe. She was cast as a swing and an understudy for the roles of Becky Thatcher and Amy Lawrence in “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” After this, she joined the Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” in 2002, again as an understudy but this time for the characters Rapunzel, Milky White, Little Red Riding Hood, and Cinderella. She would spend a lot of time waiting in the wings for her chance to prove her mettle.
3. Stepping into the Spotlight: First Starring Role in 2003
Kate Reinders was finally cast in her first starring role in 2003. It was in the “Gypsy” revival. She was cast in the role of June. After this, she was cast in yet another major role in the jukebox musical “Good Vibrations, in the role of Caroline in 2005. Her skills were finally being put to use and showcased in the same year she nailed the role of Glinda in the Chicago production of “Wicked.”
4. Recognition and Accolades: A Rising Star
Kate Reinders was finally being cast in significant roles in her stage career. For her role in “Wicked” in 2005, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Principal Role for a Joseph Jefferson Award. Although she was not ultimately the winner of the award, it’s a great honor to receive a nomination. This was a major milestone in her career as a stage actress.
5. Transition to Television: A New Challenge
Stage actors have to get it right the first time around so most actors who make it in this tough business are very good at learning and reciting their lines to perfection. Kate made the transition from the stage to television acting and made her debut in this genre in teh independent television pilot “Teachers.” She was also cast in the role of Ginger on the series “Ugly Betty.” This was followed by a role in the Lifetime series “Sherri” with Sherri Shepherd in 2009, as Paula Morgan, a regular character on the series.
6. Commercial Success: A Versatile Performer
We also learned that Reinders appeared in a commercial for Mohegan Sun as a singer performing “Superfreak.” She has made several other brief appearances, such as the voice of Jezebel in the video game “Saints Row: Gat out of Hell.” She has performed in a wide variety of singing and acting situations throughout her career.
7. Returning to Broadway and a New Disney+ Series
Kate Reinders went back to stage acting for a period of time and she was involved in several major productions. She is well-known and respected in these circles, but recently, the announcement was made that she would appear in a brand new television series for Disney +. She is set to star in teh new series “High School Musical: The Musical – The Series” which kicked off in 2019 and is on the schedule through 2020.
8. A Diverse Portfolio: Multiple TV Series and Film Roles
We learned that Kate accepted a series of minor roles which began with her role as Beth in “While You Were Sleeping” in 1995. She briefly appeared as a female student with Liam Neeson in “Kinsey” in 2004, and in “Blind Justice” in 2005, “Transferants” in 2008, along with with “Teachers” the same years, and in several minor roles in film and television. She has actively moved between the world of stage acting and film and television without missing a beat.
9. Social Media Presence: Connect with Kate on Instagram
In case you didn’t already know, Kate Reinders has set up an Instagram account and she’s posting some great photos on the site. So far, she has a total of 4,827 followers and she has made 199 posts. Fans who want to keep up with what’s trending in her career, as well as a few things from her personal life, might want to join in as a follower. Kate is following 361. We noticed that a lot of the content on this site points visitors towards the High School Musical series which is her most current and ongoing project. She is appearing in the role of Miss Jenn.
10. A Testament to Versatility: Kate Reinders’s Impressive Career
Although we don’t read a lot about it, a review of Kate Reinders’s career history reveals a versatile actress who has accomplished a great deal in her lifetime. She’s spent much of her acting career in stage productions and although it took a while for her to land a major role on stage, once it happened, she’s been a favorite. She has no problem making the transition back and forth between the stage and film and television acting which is no easy feat, but she makes it seem effortless. We’re all looking forward to seeing her performances in her new series in the “High School Musical” franchise.
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