Caissie Levy, Tony Awards Contender and ‘Ragtime’ Star, Is Having a Moment

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Caissie Levy, who originated the role of Elsa in Broadway's "Frozen" and has starred in "Hair" and "Ghost," is poised to win a Tony Award for her performance in "Ragtime." The Tony Awards contender is experiencing a career peak, leveraging decades of stage work into what awards prognosticators view as a likely victory. Her trajectory from understudies and ensemble roles to leading lady status reflects both her vocal talent and persistent ambition in an industry where Broadway leads often go to bigger names.