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Canada Caissie Levy is an Olivier and Grammy-nominated actress and singer, renowned for her prominent roles in musical theatre across both Broadway and the West End.
Playbill, in partnership with Situation, launched The Broadway Applause Series. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Flynn, and Chris Perfetti were part of a rotating cast.
Caissie Levy answered "5 questions" for Broadway Direct, discussing her inspiring casts, lessons learned during shutdown, and more.
Congratulations to AMDA graduate Caissie Levy and the cast and crew of the West End transfer of Next to Normal.
Patti Murin discusses her close friendship and true bond with Caissie Levy, who plays Elsa opposite her in Broadway's "Frozen."
Caissie Levy, star of "Frozen" on Broadway, comments on the role, stating, "It's a dream role, an amazing show and a love story centered around my sister and not a man."
Caissie Levy was born on April 15, 1981, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Mark Levy, a general practitioner, and Lisa Levy, an administrator. Her educational background includes graduating from Westdale Secondary School in 1999, followed by studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York. A week after her graduation from AMDA in 2002, Levy secured the role of Maureen Johnson in the U.S. national tour of “Rent,” marking the beginning of her professional theatre career. She later performed as Penny Pingleton in both the national touring company and the Broadway production of “Hairspray” in 2006, having previously understudied the role in Toronto.
Throughout her career, Levy has taken on significant roles in various productions. In 2008, she starred as Elphaba in the Los Angeles engagement of “Wicked.” She originated the role of Molly Jensen in both the West End and Broadway productions of “Ghost: the Musical” in 2011 and 2012, respectively. In 2014 and 2015, she played Fantine in the Broadway revival of “Les Misérables.” A highlight of her career includes originating the role of Elsa in the Broadway adaptation of Disney’s “Frozen,” which opened in Denver in 2017 and transferred to Broadway in 2018. More recently, in 2023, Levy starred as Diana Goodman in the London production of “Next to Normal,” for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Her upcoming projects include starring as the Mother in a Broadway revival of “Ragtime” in 2025 and as Lucy Emerson in the musical adaptation of “The Lost Boys” in 2026.
Beyond her stage work, Caissie Levy has contributed to numerous cast recordings, including “Hair,” “Ghost,” “Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” and “Caroline, or Change,” for which she received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album in 2023. She released a solo EP titled “With You” in 2013 and has performed in concerts internationally, including headlining Carnegie Hall. Levy married David Aaron Reiser on October 30, 2011, and they have two children. She became a U.S. citizen on January 21, 2021. Her extensive experience in highly acclaimed theatrical productions and recorded works demonstrates a consistent and impactful presence in the performing arts.
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