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Karin Baker BIO

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
WRITER

240 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10019
212-799-7122
KarinnGreg@aol.com


KARIN BAKER (Director/Choreographer/Writer)-has been a soloist with the Cincinnati Opera Ballet Company, and performed with Alan Howard’s Pacific Ballet Company. On television she performed as a dancer on the Carol Burnett Show, and on the original Broadway productions of GEORGE M! starring Joel Gray, DIFFERENT TIMES, and GOODTIME CHARLIE, and the Broadway production of COCO with the legendary Katherine Hepburn. Karin was Director/ Choreographer for six years of IBM recognition events and Head of Musical Theatre for Upper School students at Trinity School for sixteen years. She choreographed a series of musicals in Spanish at the Fabregas & Insurgentes Theatres in Mexico City, staging THE MAGIC SHOW in Johannesburg, South Africa and DRACULA in Madrid as well. She was a founding member of the American Dance Machine and it was through her work with Lee Theodore that she came to the attention of Gower Champion, who instantly offered her the job as his assistant on the original 42nd STREET. On Mr. Champion’s death, she assumed responsibility for maintaining the high quality of the show, and recreated 42nd STREET for two national companies and the London production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She was assistant choreographer to Gillian Gregory on ME AND MY GIRL for the Broadway production. Her work, BACH SUITE, a tap ballet, was commissioned by the Dance Ellington Company and had its world premiere at Town Hall in New York City. Off Broadway, she choreographed EXIT MUSIC based on a Noel Coward short story. Karin has directed productions of COLE, GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, and SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM for the Blowing Rock Stage Company in North Carolina.

She wrote and directed with Tony Parise, THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS, based on the life and music of Sophie Tucker, which had its World Premiere at the Blowing Rock Stage Company. The production then played to sold-out houses at the Steel City Theatre in Pittsburgh, the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the New Jewish Theatre in St. Louis. Karin has created a musical based on J. Hartley Manner’s PEG O’ MY HEART, which had a successful run at the Mid-town International Theatre Festival several years ago, winning the Best Musical award, with a reading at the York Theatre in NYC. Her newest work, OVER THERE, a historic review of WW1, has recently been leased by Miracle or 2 Productions..

THE MELODY LINGERS ON, The Songs of Irving Berlin, with dialogue from Mary Ellin Barrett’s book IRVING BERLIN: A Daughter’s Memoir, created and directed by Karin has been published by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. The show has been presented throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and has completed a tour of the Netherlands. For more information on The Melody Lingers On, go online to rnh.com, Theatre Library.

Karin Baker STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Performer

Columbia

Mae Verne

One of the Hazelnuts

Linda (Understudy)

Marilyn (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Ensemble/Other Roles

Living Statue

Pushcart Girl

Agnes Nolan (Understudy)

Nellie Grove (Understudy)

Karin Baker Productions

 
[West End, 1984]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Assistant to the Choreographer

Karin Baker News


Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Karin Baker, and More Join Dancers Over 40's Legacy Awards


The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and holiday dinner will honor DO40 members Joe Ahumada, Jill Cook, Gene Foote, Jean Preece and Joanna Rush on Monday, December 4th, 2023, 6-9pm at Lips Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street, NYC.

Photos: Go Inside EVERYTHING'S COMING UP DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre


See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.

Photos: DO40 Gather To Celebrate The Life Of Broadway's Lawrence Merritt


DO40 celebrated the life of board member Lawrence Merritt (Larry Merritt) on May 7th, 2023, who passed away in January. See photos from inside the event. 

Photos: Original Cast & Company Celebrate Gower Champion at 42nd Anniversary of Broadway's Original 42ND STREET


Members of the original Broadway cast and company of 42ND STREET, the Tony Award-winning “song & dance extravaganza” gathered on August 25, 2022 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the glorious musical comedy that made Broadway history, produced by David Merrick, directed and choreographed by Gower Champion.

Dancers Over 40 Presents the 42nd Anniversary and Reunion of the Original Cast of 42ND STREET


Dancers over 40 presents a one-night-only special event: COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET:  THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY AND REUNION OF 42ND STREET, Wednesday, August 24th, 6 – 9pm at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street.  

Photos: Inside The 13th Annual DANCERS OVER 40 Legacy Awards


Dancers Over 40 returned to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple


Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler’s book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC. Two panels, three performances, videos, and a premiere video from ADM21 rounded out the evening.

12th Annual DO40 Legacy Awards Streams Live Monday, December 14


Dancers Over 40 continues to bring together the artistic community with the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Monday, December 14th, 8pm.

Donna McKechnie, Andrea McArdle And Dancers Over 40 Reunite To Celebrate David Merrick


Dancers Over 40 will welcome a bushel full of performers, surprise guests and a gaggle of… wandering dancers from every discipline for a tribute to theatre impresario David Merrick on Monday, April 29, 7pm at St. Luke's Theater, 308 West 46th Street in NYC. 

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - MELODY LINGERS ON Coming to The Actors' Temple


Melody Lingers On will be presented at The Actors' Temple today, November 8th, 7:00 P.M. A musical revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett, this is a 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, and a benefit for the temple. Scroll down for a look at some of the works featured in the show, plus photos of the original cast and Ellin MacKay and Irving Berlin!

THE MELODY LINGERS ON Opens 11/8 Actors' Temple


Melody Lingers On, Today, November 8th, 7:00 P.M, A Musical Revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett. A 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, a benefit for the temple.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - MELODY LINGERS ON Coming to The Actors' Temple


Melody Lingers On will be presented at The Actors' Temple on Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 P.M. A musical revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett, this is a 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, and a benefit for the temple. Scroll down for a look at some of the works featured in the show, plus photos of the original cast and Ellin MacKay and Irving Berlin!

THE MELODY LINGERS ON Opens 11/8 Actors' Temple


Melody Lingers On, Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 P.M, A Musical Revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett. A 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, a benefit for the temple.

Ernestine Jackson and Allison Brewster Franzetti Round Out 70, GIRLS, 70 Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below


Complete casting has been announced for the starry 70, Girls, 70 concert at Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club. 

Two-Time Tony Award-Winner Helen Gallagher to Narrate 70, GIRLS, 70 Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below


Two-time Tony Award winner Helen Gallagher has joined the cast of the previously announced 70, Girls, 70 concert at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club. Ms. Gallagher, who will serve as the evening's narrator, joins a starry cast of Broadway veterans in the 1971 Kander and Ebb-tuner, set for April 17th, 2017 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit The Lillian Booth Actor's Home. 

Second Performance of 70, GIRLS, 70 Added Due to Popular Demand


The 1971 Kander and Ebb-tuner, set for 54 Below on April 17th at 7:00pm, has added a second performance due to popular demand. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit The Lillian Booth Actor's Home. 

Jim Brochu, Penny Worth and More Join Starry 70, GIRLS, 70 Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 70, Girls, 70: In Concert. Jim Brochu (Zero Hour, The Last Session), Frank Root (42nd Street, Mack & Mabel) and Penny Worth (Irene, Annie, Grand Hotel) have joined the evening's starry cast. 

Loni Ackerman to Lead 70, GIRLS, 70 Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below Next Spring


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 70, Girls, 70: In Concert on Monday, April 17th, 2017 at 7:00PM.

OVER THERE Comes to Actors' Temple


A tapestry of songs from the era recreates its history; letters written from the front lines, poetry and visuals; newspaper clippings, posters, sheet music and sounds from that time add to the drama.

ADM:21 Presents Works from GEORGE M!, A CHORUS LINE, IN THE HEIGHTS and More, Now thru 11/16


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut today, November 11-16, announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

Karin Baker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karin Baker been in?

Karin Baker has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Karin Baker been in?

Karin Baker has not appeared in the West End.

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