Kate Chapman is a performer, singer, writer, visual artist, teacher, speaker, author, and coach. Her Broadway performing credits include Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Pajama Game, Sweet Smell of Success, Saturday Night Fever, Dreamgirls, Funny Girl, On the Twentieth Century, Hair, Chess, countless concerts and benefits; also, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mrs. Claus for 5 seasons), Shakespeare in the Park, Lincoln Center, and many others. She even “opened for the Pope” at Madison Square Garden, singing with both Harry Connick, Jr. and Gloria Estefan, and has sung for five United States Presidents, including President Biden. A 25-year member of the Tony Award-honoree Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), Kate sings with BIV at many events each year, helps design and facilitate BIV’s national outreach programs at Covenant House and The Ronald McDonald House, and is the organization’s copywriter. In 2014, Kate was invited by the Norwegian Embassy and the National Theatre of Uganda to direct an original Broadway-style musical in Kampala, involving both the local and international communities. While in Uganda, Kate was asked to deliver workshops, speeches, and concerts to populations throughout the country, including at the source of the Nile River. Kate has also presented and entertained in France, Australia, Cambodia, Scotland, Denmark, England, and Turkey, as well as 38 states in the USA. In September, 2024, Kate will be a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at The Ultimate Girls Week Away in Bali. She has also been asked to sing.

 

A life-long learner, Kate holds a Bachelor of Music Education (Boston University, cum laude), a Master of Arts in Health Arts and Sciences (Goddard College), and coaching certificates from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Wayfinder Life Coach Training. She is also an End-of-Life Doula, receiving her training at the University of Vermont. Her first book, A Pixie’s Prescription: A Fun Toolkit for a Feel Better Life, is available on Amazon.com, and her talk show The Kate Chapman Show: A Feel Better Hour, can be enjoyed on YouTube, in addition to other content. Her second book, A Pixie’s Education: Life Lessons from Broadway, is nearing publication.