Kristy Cates
Kristy Cates-Frankfort | |
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| Born | Kristen Cates March 14, 1977 California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Website | kristycates |
Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born March 14, 1977, in California) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked and as the original understudy in the 2003 Broadway production. She was previously in the casts of Princess Ida and the off-Broadway production Boobs! The Musical. In 2016, she portrayed Ms. Bassett in Finding Neverland on Broadway and understudied the role of Madame du Maurier. She last appeared on Broadway as Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.