Tate, originally from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music obtaining a BFA in Musical Theatre. He recently got his Equity card at Westport Country Playhouse, performing in R&H Cinderella (Jean Michel) alongside Tony award winner Cady Huffman. His other professional credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Righteous Brother) at Theatre Aspen, Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), MasterClass (The Stagehand) at Aspen Music Festival (starring Phylicia Rashad) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Claude Frollo) at Summer Repertory Theatre. Additional Credits include Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Sunday in the Park with George (Boatman). Since moving to NYC, Tate has also directed and produced two productions at The Green Room 42 (CUT! & Her Name is Barbra).