Kristy Cates, 1977
Actors · March 14, 1977
Kristy Cates
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Kristy Cates is 49 years old, born March 14, 1977 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Kristy Cates is an American actress and singer who built her career on Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Born in California in 1977, she's best known for playing Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked and as the original understudy in the 2003 Broadway production. She later portrayed Ms. Bassett in Finding Neverland and Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway. As a Pisces, she channels emotional depth into character work.
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Biography
Kristy Cates built a Broadway career rooted in ensemble work and understudy roles, becoming best known for Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked and as the original understudy for the role in the 2003 Broadway production. Before that breakthrough, she appeared in Princess Ida and the off-Broadway musical Boobs! The Musical. In 2016, she took on Ms. Bassett in Finding Neverland, also understudying Madame du Maurier. Her final Broadway credit was as Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Born on March 14, 1977, in California, Cates is a Pisces—a sign associated with artistic sensitivity and emotional expression. As an actress and singer, she navigates the dual demands of dramatic performance and vocal work, typical of theater performers who combine acting with musical ability. Her career reflects the traditional Broadway path: smaller roles, understudy positions, and gradual progression toward more visible parts.
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Trivia
- She was the original understudy for Elphaba in the 2003 Broadway production of Wicked, a role that later became one of the most coveted in musical theater.
- Cates has performed in both on-Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including the musical Boobs! The Musical.
- Her Broadway roles spanned multiple decades, from Princess Ida to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Grandma Josephine.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Kristy Cates reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Banita SandhuOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Bang ChanOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola Peltz
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kristy Cates?
- Kristy Cates is 49 years old (born March 14, 1977).
- When is Kristy Cates's birthday?
- Kristy Cates was born on March 14, 1977.
- What is Kristy Cates's zodiac sign?
- Kristy Cates is a Pisces, born March 14, 1977.
- What is Kristy Cates's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kristy Cates was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Kristy Cates from?
- Kristy Cates is from United States.
- What does Kristy Cates do?
- Kristy Cates is a actor.
- Is Kristy Cates still alive?
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