**Caissie Levy Reflects on Family Life and Career Milestones at 2026 Tony Awards**
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Broadway star Caissie Levy has emerged triumphantly from the 2026 Tony Awards, where she was honoured with the Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance in *Ragtime*. Speaking to PEOPLE at Radio City Music Hall, Levy shared her heartfelt reflections on the interplay between her flourishing career and her life as a devoted mother to her two children, Izaiah and Talulah.
Levy’s son, Izaiah, has a particularly innocent and charming perspective on his mother’s profession. Having been just one year old when she began her tenure playing Elsa in *Frozen*, Izaiah mistook her on-stage persona for reality. “He just thought I was Elsa,” Levy reflected. It was only as he grew older that he began to comprehend the nuances of her profession, realising that his mother plays various roles beyond the iconic character.
Izaiah, now ten, and Talulah, five, are children of creativity, likely influenced by both parents’ involvement in the performing arts, as Levy is married to actor and composer David Reiser. Levy describes her children as “very theatrical” who enjoy singing incessantly and engaging with others. “They’re great kids,” she said, indicating her pride in their sociability and artistic inclinations.
Since 2025, Levy has been captivating audiences as Mother in the acclaimed revival of *Ragtime* at Lincoln Center. She expressed her deep appreciation for the close-knit atmosphere among her castmates. “The phrase ‘we’re a family’ is so overused, but it’s true in this case,” she asserted, recognising the long-standing relationships she has developed over the years with many of her fellow performers.
As *Ragtime* is set to close on 16 August, Levy eagerly anticipates spending more time with her children. The Broadway star admitted the challenge of balancing motherhood with the demanding nature of theatre work, especially during the hustle and bustle of Tony season. “I miss them terribly,” she confessed, looking forward to simple family activities like welcoming them off the school bus, preparing snacks, and playing outdoors.
Reflecting on her unique journey as a mother, Levy previously described how her experience of becoming a parent intertwined with her career. Having welcomed Izaiah in 2016 while starring in *First Daughter Suite*, she spoke of the “wild” feeling of being an expectant mother on stage, adding, “Here I was, doing a show pregnant, and my baby was part of that.”
The connection to her role as Elsa blossomed further when Izaiah, at the age of two, had the chance to watch her perform the beloved song “Let It Go.” Levy reminisced about the emotional impact of singing while knowing her son was present, expressing the immense joy she felt in sharing that moment with him.
Levy parted ways with her role as Elsa in February 2020, just days before Broadway was forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ensuing time away from the stage led her and Reiser to consider expanding their family. Levy welcomed her second child, Talulah, in March 2021, just before returning to her role in *Caroline, or Change* later that year.
Discussing her aspirations for her children, Levy envisions them pursuing their passions without the constraints of societal expectations. “I just want to do that for my kids,” she said, expressing gratitude for the freedom her own parents afforded her while growing up. Whether her children ultimately gravitate towards the performing arts or other forms of expression, Levy hopes they will embrace their individuality and pursue what makes them happy.
As Levy embarks on the final stretch of her celebrated run in *Ragtime*, she does so with a heart full of appreciation for both her professional achievements and the rich family life she cherishes. With a promising future in both her career and motherhood ahead, she continues to inspire many in the realms of theatre and parenthood alike.