History of Ana Gasteyer in Timeline

Ana Gasteyer is a multifaceted American entertainer known for her work as an actress, comedian, and singer. She gained widespread recognition during her six-year stint (1996-2002) as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL), a renowned NBC sketch comedy show. Following her SNL success, Gasteyer continued her career in television, starring in several sitcoms, including Suburgatory (ABC), People of Earth (TBS), and American Auto (NBC). She also appeared in the popular film Mean Girls. Her diverse talents and comedic prowess have solidified her place in the entertainment industry.

May 4, 1967: Birth of Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer was born on May 4, 1967.

1989: Graduates from Northwestern University

Ana Gasteyer graduated from Northwestern University School of Communication in 1989.

1996: Gasteyer Joins SNL

Ana Gasteyer joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1996.

1996: Marriage to Charlie McKittrick

Ana Gasteyer married Charlie McKittrick in 1996.

1996: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 1996, Ana Gasteyer joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.

2000: Weekend Update Audition

In 2000, Gasteyer and Chris Parnell auditioned to become co-anchors of Weekend Update, but lost to Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon.

2002: Gasteyer Departs SNL

After six seasons, Ana Gasteyer departed from Saturday Night Live in 2002.

2002: Leaves Saturday Night Live

Ana Gasteyer left Saturday Night Live in 2002 after six seasons.

2004: Mean Girls Release

In 2004, Gasteyer appeared in the film Mean Girls.

June 24, 2005: Originates Elphaba in Wicked (Chicago)

On June 24, 2005, Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked.

July 13, 2005: Wicked (Chicago) Opens

The Chicago production of Wicked, starring Gasteyer, opened on July 13, 2005.

2005: Reefer Madness Release

Gasteyer appeared in the musical film Reefer Madness in 2005.

January 22, 2006: Final Chicago Wicked Performance

Gasteyer played her final performance as Elphaba in Chicago on January 22, 2006.

June 25, 2006: The Threepenny Opera Ends

Gasteyer's run in the Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera concluded on June 25, 2006.

October 10, 2006: Broadway Wicked Debut

Gasteyer debuted as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked on October 10, 2006.

January 7, 2007: Final Broadway Wicked Performance

Gasteyer's run as Elphaba on Broadway ended on January 7, 2007.

April 12, 2007: Joins Writing Arthur Cast

On April 12, 2007, it was announced that Gasteyer joined the cast of the musical Writing Arthur.

October 2, 2007: Passion at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Gasteyer performed in Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater starting October 2, 2007.

November 11, 2007: Passion Performance Ends

Gasteyer's run in Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater ended on November 11, 2007.

2008: Damn Yankees Injury

Gasteyer was originally cast in Damn Yankees but was replaced due to an injury during rehearsals in 2008.

January 2009: The First Wives Club Reading

In January 2009, Gasteyer participated in a reading of the musical version of The First Wives Club.

September 15, 2009: The Royal Family Begins Performances

Gasteyer began performances as Kitty Dean in The Royal Family on Broadway on September 15, 2009.

October 8, 2009: The Royal Family Officially Opens

The Royal Family officially opened on Broadway on October 8, 2009.

December 13, 2009: The Royal Family Ends Run

Gasteyer's run in The Royal Family on Broadway ended on December 13, 2009.

May 8, 2010: Returns to SNL for Mother's Day

Gasteyer returned to Saturday Night Live for a Mother's Day episode on May 8, 2010.

2011: Suburgatory Begins

Gasteyer began co-starring in the ABC comedy series Suburgatory in 2011.

May 11, 2012: Another SNL Mother's Day Appearance

Gasteyer made another appearance on SNL's Mother's Day episode on May 11, 2012.

March 2013: Weight Watchers Spokeswoman

As of March 2013, Gasteyer became a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.

2014: First Candlelight Processional

Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2014.

2014: I'm Hip Album Release

In 2014, Gasteyer released her jazz album, I'm Hip.

2015: A New Brain Revival

Gasteyer played Mimi Schwinn in the New York City Center Encores! Off-Broadway revival of A New Brain in 2015.

2015: Second Candlelight Processional

Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2015.

2016: People of Earth Begins

Gasteyer started her role in the TBS series People of Earth in 2016.

2017: People of Earth Continues

Gasteyer continued her role in People of Earth in 2017.

2017: Third Candlelight Processional

Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2017.

October 2019: Sugar & Booze Release

Gasteyer released her holiday album Sugar & Booze in October 2019.

February 2020: Cast in American Auto

It was announced in February 2020 that Gasteyer would star in the NBC comedy pilot American Auto.

October 2020: Voices Nut in Magical Girl Friendship Squad

In October 2020, Gasteyer voiced the character Nut in the animated series Magical Girl Friendship Squad.

2021: Fourth Candlelight Processional

Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2021.

2021: American Auto Premiere Delayed

The premiere of American Auto was delayed to the 2021-2022 broadcast season.

2022: American Auto Premieres

American Auto premiered in the 2021-2022 broadcast season after a delay.

November 2024: Once Upon a Mattress Revival

Gasteyer is scheduled to star in a Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, running through November 2024.

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