News & Reviews
July 2024
Katie will appear as Ainsley Paul in the upcoming feature film “Mama Duck.” It is a dark comedy film written and directed by Jack Gorman and Shannon Walsh.
imdb- Mama DuckReview: Los Angeles, CA
“Katie Frieden is a terrific actress with a powerhouse voice and beguiling movement... Surely if Frieden were living in 1920s Chicago, she would already be a triumphant stage diva and not the lost, wannabe Jazz Age singer and mechanic's wife Roxie Hart. Nonetheless, Kate Frieden's numbers are some of the most engaging and compelling in the show. "Roxie" brings down the house.”
-Discover Hollywood Magazine; Amanda Callas
Discover Hollywood Magazine Review: Chicago the Musical at the Hollywood PantagesReview: Los Angeles, CA
“Roxie Hart, played by Katie Frieden, entered the Pantages Theater last night with all the pre-trial publicity she could garner and had the audience in the palm of her hand. And young Frieden held it there all night. She was a joy to behold in all her different shades of character… Frieden had an inside wink for us in the audience all night. She kept smiling at us like a girlfriend, always including the audience in on her escapades.”
-Discover Hollywood Magazine; Chris Cassone
Discover Hollywood Magazine Review: Chicago the Musical at the Hollywood PantagesReview: Boston, MA
“Crucially, Katie Frieden is superb as Roxie… She’s Driven by the kind of restless, ravening ambition that undergirds at least part of the American Dream.”
-Boston Globe; Don Aucoin
Boston Globe Review: Chicago the Musical at the Emerson Colonial TheatreReview: West Palm Beach, FL
“Katie Frieden brings sass and a unique charisma to Roxie Hart, a housewife who murders her lover. She shines in “Roxie,” her gleeful fantasy about fame”
-Palm Beach Daily News; Mary Damiano
Palm Beach Daily News Review: Chicago the Musical at the Kravis CenterOctober 2023 - May 2024
Katie continues to tour with CHICAGO for another season. This time under the choreography of Gregory Butler, direction of David Hyslop, and musical direction of Bob Billig. The tour travels through cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, Toronto, and more.
May 2023 - September 2023
The 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO travelled to South Korea for the summer of 2023 where Katie made her international debut. 11 weeks were spent performing at the Blue Square Theatre in Seoul. The production also travelled to Busan and Daegu in Korea.
Review: Houston, TX
“Katie Frieden had such beautiful dance technique and expert comedic timing. I loved her bright, floating voice and her dancing flair, especially for the finale number. Both Frieden and Floyd's unique styles yet perfect vocal blend with each other was enthralling; the casting was simply right on the money for this production.”
-Broadway World; Miranda Keating
Broadway World Review: Chicago the Musical at Theatre Under the StarsReview: Chicago, IL
“Katie Frieden, who plays Roxie… it’s authentic, honest work that moved me greatly by the time we ended up with the final number at the McVicar’s Theater, showbiz having trumped justice once again.”
-Chicago Tribune; Chris Jones
Chicago Tribune Review: Chicago the Musical at the CIBC TheatreReview: Washington D.C.
“We Both Reached for the Gun is another musical standout as the character of Roxie (a superb Katie Frieden) becomes a ventriloquist's dummy in this incisive comic, rhythmic song about the altering of facts. Ms. Frieden also excels in "Me and My Baby" -which is a master class in comic pacing and comic deception. Ms. Frieden is the epitome of the Bob Fosse essence.”
-Broadway World; David Friscic
Broadway World Review: Chicago the Musical at the National Theatre July 2022 - May 2023
Katie made her national tour debut as Roxie Hart in the 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO. She is thrilled to bring this show across the country and feels honored to be a part of the legacy that is CHICAGO. (Direction by Tania Nardini, Choreography by Gary Chryst, and Musical Direction by Bob Billig.)
Broadway World Cast Announcement for CHICAGOMarch - July 2022
Katie joined the brand new immersive theatre experience in Washington D.C. created by Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever. Transporting audience members to the world of Bridgerton, Katie danced the lead role of Lady Maria (based on the character of Daphne).
March 2022
Katie joined the judging panel in Houston, TX to adjudicate the Elite Dance Cup Competition.
(dance students ages 5-18)
December 2021
Katie is thrilled to be joining the Surflight Theatre’s holiday production of Ebenezer, A Musical Christmas Carol where she will appear as Mrs. Cratchit (choreographed and directed by Paula Sloan).
summer 2021
Katie made her professional debut at the Woodstock Playhouse for their 2021 summer season. She appeared as Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity, featured ensemble in Fame and Evita, and Edith Zuckerman in the children’s play of Charlotte’s Web. Katie was grateful to work with talented artistic choreographers/directors such as Michael D. Jablonski, Andrew Parker-Greenwood, Randy Conti, and Douglas Farrell.
May 2021
Katie graduated with a bachelor’s of Performing Arts in Dance Performance from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University. She is incredibly grateful for her versatile education, inspiring friends and mentors, and all the incredible memories made at OCU.
fall 2020
The annual OCU Senior Choreography Showcase converted to a virtual platform in the fall of 2020. Katie had the opportunity to learn filming techniques, how to utilize editing software, and how to choreograph/direct for film. While COVID-19 presented many challenges in the past year, it also offered the chance to learn new skills and grow.
fall 2020
Katie was excited to spend the summer at Woodstock Playhouse for their 10th annual summer season. Katie was offered the role of Bonnie in Anything Goes as well as cast in the ensemble of Cabaret and The Will Rogers Follies. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the summer season has been cancelled.
Wishing all artists good health and strength until we can perform again.
MArch 2020
Katie performed featured roles with the American Spirit Dance Company in the annual Broadway Revue at Oklahoma City University, directed by Jo Rowan. She worked with choreographers Jo Rowan, Tiffany van der Merwe, Cassandra Van Houten, Tye Love, Julie Russell Stanley, and Shadoe Brandt.
February 2020
Katie choreographed a piece for Project 21, and presented it at the Burg Theatre, Oklahoma City University. She collaborated with composer, Ben Askren (student of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music), to set a concept and movement to his original composition of Submerge.
December 2019
Katie performed in the annual American Spirit Dance Company’s Home for the Holidays. She worked with choreographers Jo Rowan, Tiffany van der Merwe, Julie Russell Stanley, Kelli Stevens, Kari Shaw, and Tiffany Warford.
October 2019
In the fall of 2019, Katie was featured in the senior choreography showcase, Set a Fire. Katie performed the lead role and was dance captain in Sara Shomgard’s How ‘Bout a Dance. Katie also served as dance captain/co-choreographer for a singing and dancing guest performance of Stuff Like That There.
April 2019
In the Spring of 2019, Katie was selected to join the American Spirit Dance Company on tour to Olathe, Kansas. The company performed pieces from the annual Broadway Revue, directed by Jo Rowan.