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Katie Rose Clarke starred as Dolly Parton in the world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical in Nashville directed by Bartlett Sher in 2025. Previously, Clarke appeared on Broadway as ‘Beth Shephard’ in the Tony Award-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along opposite Jonathan Groff, following its sold-out Off-Broadway run at the New York Theatre Workshop. The filmed version was released in theaters across the country courtesy of Sony Pictures and is currently streaming on Netflix.  She’s also known for her long tenure as ‘Glinda the Good’ in the Broadway production of Wicked, a role she also played in the first national touring company. Her Broadway debut was as ‘Clara Johnson’ in the Lincoln Center Theater’s production of The Light in the Piazza directed by Bartlett Sher. This performance was filmed for the PBS broadcast “Live from Lincoln Center: The Light in the Piazza.” She reprised the role of Clara in the production’s first national tour. Other Broadway credits include Hannah Campbell in Allegiance and Ellen in the 2017 revival of Miss Saigon. On camera, Clarke can be seen in roles on CBS’ Elsbeth, The Good Wife, and NCIS: New Orleans. Regional work includes Cathy in The Last Five Years at the Long Wharf Theatre (Connecticut Critics Choice Award - Best Actress), Cassandra in the world premiere of The Heart of Rock and Roll at the Old Globe and Marianne Noone in the East Coast premiere of Craig Lucas’ play Prayer For My Enemy. Clarke appeared in the staged concert of Parade as ‘Mrs. Phagan’ conducted by Jason Robert Brown at Lincoln Center.