Kara Lindsay


Kara Massey previously known as Kara Lindsay is an American actress, best known for her roles as Katherine Plumber in Newsies and Glinda in Wicked.

Education

Massey was born in Rochester, New York and attended Greece Athena High School, studying under acclaimed director and teacher Judith Ranaletta, before studying at Carnegie Mellon University, where she received a BFA in acting/musical theatre.

Career

In 2009, Massey appeared as Laura in a musical-theatre production at the Paper Mill Playhouse of Little House on the Prairie with Melissa Gilbert as Ma. Massey originated the role of Katherine Plumber in Newsies, a Disney musical written for the stage by Harvey Fierstein. The character was the fictional love interest of protagonist Jack Kelly, but Massey said she drew inspiration from the real-life investigative journalist, Nellie Bly.
Massey continued her role when Newsies moved to Broadway and played her final performance in the show on February 2, 2014. From April to November 23, 2014, Massey played the role of Glinda in the 2nd North American Tour of Wicked. She assumed the role of Glinda on Broadway on December 16, 2014 until January 31, 2016 when she was replaced by Carrie St. Louis, who had previously replaced her on tour as Glinda. On November 1, 2016, Massey returned to the role of Glinda on Broadway, replacing Carrie St. Louis.

Personal life

She married Kevin Massey on June 2, 2013. Together they have a son, Emerson Charles, born November 12, 2019.. She and her husband yearly appear at the Disney Epcot International Festival of Arts in Orlando, Florida.

Filmography

Television

Theater