Kate Baldwin, Broadway Star, Comes Home to Shorewood for One Night

Tony Nominated Shorewood Alumna Kate Baldwin Returns To Shorewood High School!

The Shorewood High School Drama Department is excited to announce alumna Kate Baldwin, internationally renowned Broadway star, is returning to her roots – Shorewood High School for two events on March 22, 2012.

During the day Kate will share her experiences, provide advice,and answer questions from current students, faculty and staff. In the evening, she will be hosting a “Salon” for 100 fortunate fans. She will perform in the intimate studio theater and answer questions. This is also an opportunity to reconnect with her mentor Barbara Gensler, longtime Shorewood High School Drama Director.

Kate shared, "I really want to make this an intimate setting. Barb and I will be sharing the stage, and people can ask us both questions.” Adding, “I can’t thank Mrs. Gensler enough."

Shorewood native and SHS Class of '93 alumnus, Kate Baldwin is clearly becoming one of Broadway’s leading ladies. She has performed in Finian’s Rainbow to critical acclaim and a Tony nomination, as well as, productions such as Wonderful Town, The Full Monty, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. In November 2010, she took part in a concert tribute to Stephen Sondheim with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. In October 2009, Baldwin released her first solo album; Let's See What Happens.

The premiere of the new musical Paradise Found featured Baldwin in a production co-directed by Harold Prince and Susan Stroman at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London (May 19-June 26, 2010). The Telegraph wrote of her performance: "The best performance comes from Kate Baldwin, who is both affecting and a succulent feast for the eye, as Mizzi.” Currently, she is preparing for her next project as Marion in Music Man at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

To reserve a seat for the Salon and Discussionat 8pm on March 22, or for more information, please email jheyden@shorewood.k12.wi.us or call the Shorewood High School Box Office at 414.963.6940 and leave a detailed message. While there is no fee for the event, donations are always welcome. The Salon and Discussion has a maximum of four seats per party, in order to accommodate as many people as possible to the event.

Additionally, Baldwin will be in town for two performances, March 21 and 23rd, at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center in Brookfield: http://wilson-center.com/onstage/katebaldwin-club.php
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The School District of Shorewood
The achievements of the School District of Shorewood’s over 2,000 students are among the highest in the State of Wisconsin. In 2008, the United States Department of Education recognized Shorewood High School as a “Blue Ribbon” school for consistent high achievement and closing the achievement gap between minority and majority students. Additionally, Newsweek and US News & World Report consistently rate Shorewood High School among the nations best. These recognitions are a reflection on the entire school district (2 elementary schools, intermediate school, high school, charter school and pre-school) and the quality educational experience each child receives throughout grades K4-12. # # #