Kara Lindsay
Introduction ''' Kara Lynn Massey''' (born February 16, 1985), known professionally as ''' Kara Lindsay''', is an American stage actress and singer, best known for her roles as Katherine Plumber in ''Newsies'' (2012) and Glinda in ''Wicked'' (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019).
Education Kara Lynn Lindsay 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, Lindsay appeared as Laura in a musical theatre production at the Paper Mill Playhouse of ''Little House on the Prairie'' with Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura in the original television series, as "Ma". Lindsay originated the role of Katherine Plumber in ''Newsies'', a Disney musical written for the stage by Harvey Fierstein, in 2011.The character is the fictional love interest of protagonist Jack Kelly, but Lindsay said she drew inspiration for her portrayal from the real-life investigative journalist, Nellie Bly. She continued her role when ''Newsies'' moved to Broadway and played her final performance on February 2, 2014.From April 2 to November 23, 2014, Lindsay played the role of Glinda in the second national tour of ''Wicked'', where she starred opposite Laurel Harris as Elphaba. She then reprised 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, Lindsay returned to the role of Glinda on Broadway, replacing Carrie St. Louis. She returned to the 2nd national tour of ''Wicked'' in 2018, and exited the company, alongside Jackie Burns, on February 24, 2019, in Salt Lake City.
Personal life In 2008, Lindsay and Kevin Massey met at the final callbacks for ''Little House on the Prairie''. They began dating around 2009, when the show went on tour, and became engaged after the tour had ended. Lindsay married Massey on June 2, 2013.Together they have a son, Emerson Charles Massey, who was born on November 12, 2019.Lindsay and Massey appear annually at the Disney Epcot International Festival of Arts in Orlando, Florida.
Filmography  Year Title Role Notes 2017 ''Disney's Newsies the Broadway Musical'' Katherine Plumber===Television=== Year Title Role Notes 2011 ''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'' Katherine Plumber 2012 ''Submissions Only'' Composition Callbacks Group 2 Episode: "The Growing Interconnectedness" 2013 ''Working in the Theatre'' Herself Episode: "The Anatomy of a Song"2018''Murphy Brown''CallieEpisode: "Results May Vary"===Theater=== Year Title Role Notes 2009 ''Little House on the Prairie'' Laura Ingalls Paper Mill Playhouse 2012–2014 ''Newsies'' Katherine Plumber Nederlander Theatre 2014 ''Wicked'' Glinda 2nd North American Tour 2016 ''Mary Poppins'' Mary Poppins North Carolina Theatre 2014–2016 ''Wicked'' Glinda Gershwin Theatre 2016 ''Newsies'' Katherine Plumber Pantages Theatre 2016–2017 ''Wicked'' Glinda Gershwin Theatre 2017, 2018 ''Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'' Cynthia Weil Stephen Sondheim Theatre 2018 ''Singin' In The Rain'' Kathy Selden Sacramento Music Circus 2018–2019 ''Wicked'' Glinda 2nd North American Tour 2019 ''Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'' Cynthia Weil Stephen Sondheim Theatre2024Once Upon A MattressWinnifred (standby for Sutton Foster)Encores!
References
External links * karalindsay.com, Kara Lindsay's official website* Profile, broadway.com; accessed January 10, 2016.