Laura Kate Marshall’s multi-faceted artistry springs from a deep love for the sung and spoken word in all its forms

This holiday season, Laura Kate Marshall is bringing her warmth and enthusiasm to Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre in A Christmas Story-The Musical. A performer from her earliest days, Laura has built a career illuminating strong, complex women on stage; from Queen Alonsa in The Tempest (Delaware Shakespeare) to Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias (Stagecrafters) and Madame (US) in Cinderella (Walnut Street Theatre).

2024 has been a year of exciting milestones: A debut with Penn Square Opera as Mrs. Nolan in Menotti’s The Medium, a performance at Andrea Clearfield’s 38th Annual International Szalon, the role of Beppe in L’Amico Fritz with Amici Opera, and crossover concerts with Hall of Fame blues/jazz/rock guitarist Dave Fields in the NYC area and beyond. She also produced and performed Echoes of Elegance, a concert celebrating Victorian women composers, at Philadelphia’s historic Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.

Passionate about the transformative power of art, Laura strives to create performances that open hearts, spark curiosity, educate and leave audiences moved-whether through classical repertoire, inventive programming, or engaging live experiences in extraordinary spaces worldwide.

Laura Kate Marshall is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and SAG-AFTRA.

“Laura Marshall has a rare and unique voice that reflects tremendous power, beauty and agility. The only aspect of her talent that shines as beautifully as her voice is her amazing acting and her ability to transport the audience to another place and time. This is a rare and inspiring gift.”

“Having both acted with Laura Kate, as well as directed her, I can tell you that at all times I was dealing with a true professional. I was impressed with how prepared she was for her roles, and how much she gave the rest of us to work with. Directing her was also an exceptional experience; she comes ready to work, takes notes and adjusts her performances as requested without drama or ego; a true professional.”

“Laura has a gorgeous voice and great musicality to go along with an incredibly appealing presence on stage.”

“How would I describe Laura Kate Marshall? Quick, charismatic, bold, thorough, generous, stubborn, silly, sharp, intelligent, caring, chameleon, quirky, friendly, eager to learn, and frighteningly emotionally intelligent.”

“Laura Kate Marshall is a singer, actor, and educator of great talent, beauty, and charm. I have been continuously moved and gobsmacked by her capacity to dramatically and musically embody and bring to life the characters she is portraying. Laura possesses remarkable versatility, with the rare capacity to seamlessly navigate between the genres of opera/musical theater, and drama/comedy.”