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Ainsley Melham
AINSLEY MELHAM he/him (Dwayne) starred as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and the Australian National Tour (Helpmann Nomination). Other credits in his home country—Australia—include the national tours of Wicked (Fiyero), Pippin (Pippin), and Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Topher).
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BIO
AINSLEY MELHAM he/him (Dwayne) starred as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and the Australian National Tour (Helpmann Nomination). Other credits in his home country—Australia—include the national tours of Wicked (Fiyero), Pippin (Pippin), and Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Topher). Also Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Molina), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), The Normal Heart (Felix), Xanadu (Sonny), Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan (Lost Boy), and Hi-5 (host). He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and his work on Boop! is dedicated to his dear friend Diana and the Perini family. @ainsleymelham
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Phillip Huber, Aubie Merrylees, Erich Bergen,
Lizzy Tucker, Ryah Nixon, Nina Lafarga, Courtney Arango, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ainsley Melham, Faith Prince, Anastacia McCleskey, Gabriella Sorrentino, Ricky Schroeder,
Lawrence Alexander, David Wright, Jr., Colin Bradbury, Dan Castiglione, Derek Jordan Taylor, Victoria Byrd, Rebecca Corrigan
Date:
07/11/2025
From: Photos: & JULIET, BOOP! & More Kick off Broadway in Bryant Park 2025
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Videos
Video: Eden Espinosa, Tally Sessions & More in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - 2026-08-13 15:46:46
Video: Eden Espinosa & Tally Sessions Talk MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-28 20:42:48
Video: Inside Disney World's Festival of the Arts With Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & More
by Michael Major - 2026-02-03 12:53:33
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Broadway In Bryant Park Returns With MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BOOP! and More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-07-11 11:40:00
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 10:49:52
Video: BOOP! Composer David Foster Spotlighted on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-27 11:31:18
Video: Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers’ Journey to BOOP! Debut in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 13:06:03
Video: How BOOP! THE MUSICAL Became a Colorful Ode to Old School Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-04-26 08:00:20
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Talks Overcoming Audition Nerves for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-21 11:39:44
Video: David Foster Discusses Transition from Record Producer to Broadway Composer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-07 11:04:28
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - 2025-03-11 10:51:49
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - 2025-02-20 16:26:03
News
Photos: Australian Theatre Festival NYC Marks Record-Breaking Seventh Season
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC concluded its largest season with 16 events across five venues, featuring theatrical productions, new play readings, musical concerts and cabaret performances by New York-based Australian artists.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC concluded its largest season with 16 events across five venues, featuring theatrical productions, new play readings, musical concerts and cabaret performances by New York-based Australian artists.
Company Set for 2026 AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC At Theatre Row & The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC Season 2026 company has been revealed. The Festival will feature a week-long celebration of Australian theatre, music, storytelling, and community events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC Season 2026 company has been revealed. The Festival will feature a week-long celebration of Australian theatre, music, storytelling, and community events.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Available to Watch at the New York Public Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
BOOP! The Musical, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop is now available to view at the Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
BOOP! The Musical, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop is now available to view at the Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego
by Evan Henerson - Aug 17, 2026
The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.
by Evan Henerson - Aug 17, 2026
The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.
Video: Eden Espinosa, Tally Sessions & More in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026
The Old Globe has posted a new video featuring Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions in its outdoor production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, running through the summer season.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026
The Old Globe has posted a new video featuring Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions in its outdoor production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, running through the summer season.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 10, 2026
'Much Ado About Nothing' is funny, energetic, musical, and remarkably approachable Is it a millennial fever dream? Maybe, but everyone was having a great time.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 10, 2026
'Much Ado About Nothing' is funny, energetic, musical, and remarkably approachable Is it a millennial fever dream? Maybe, but everyone was having a great time.
Photo Exclusive: Eden Espinosa, Tally Sessions and More Star In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe, starring Tony Award nominee Eden Espinosa as Beatrice and Tally Sessions as Benedick. Check out the photos!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe, starring Tony Award nominee Eden Espinosa as Beatrice and Tally Sessions as Benedick. Check out the photos!
Video: Eden Espinosa & Tally Sessions Talk MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions are giving audiences a preview of Much Ado About Nothing, which begins performances August 2 at The Old Globe. Watch the stars discuss Shakespeare's beloved comedy in a new interview.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions are giving audiences a preview of Much Ado About Nothing, which begins performances August 2 at The Old Globe. Watch the stars discuss Shakespeare's beloved comedy in a new interview.
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions To Lead MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At The Old Globe; Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions will star as Beatrice and Benedick in The Old Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Barry Edelstein, closing the theater's Summer Shakespeare Festival in San Diego.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions will star as Beatrice and Benedick in The Old Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Barry Edelstein, closing the theater's Summer Shakespeare Festival in San Diego.
Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions to Star in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This beloved comedy is directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This beloved comedy is directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein.
Quinta Brunson to Star in New Betty Boop Film Reimagining
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon character that was recently brought to the stage in Boop! The Musical, is receiving a new cinematic treatment from Quinta Brunson.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon character that was recently brought to the stage in Boop! The Musical, is receiving a new cinematic treatment from Quinta Brunson.
Photos: Australian Theatre Festival NYC Gala Honors Carmel Dean, Ainsley Melham & Hanne Larsen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC celebrated a sold-out 2026 Spring Gala at The Players on Gramercy Park, honoring three exceptional Australians whose work continues to shape Broadway and New York’s performing arts landscape. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC celebrated a sold-out 2026 Spring Gala at The Players on Gramercy Park, honoring three exceptional Australians whose work continues to shape Broadway and New York’s performing arts landscape. See photos!
Photos: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charlotte d'Amboise, and More Attend YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
You Gotta Believe celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a special gala event in New York City. Learn more about the event and check out photos from the gala here!
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
You Gotta Believe celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a special gala event in New York City. Learn more about the event and check out photos from the gala here!
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lillias White, and More Set For YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway performers including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charlotte d'Amboise, and Lillias White will perform at YOU GOTTA BELIEVE's 30th Anniversary Gala in NYC, honoring Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway performers including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charlotte d'Amboise, and Lillias White will perform at YOU GOTTA BELIEVE's 30th Anniversary Gala in NYC, honoring Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC to Honor Carmel Dean, Hanne Larsen, and Ainsley Melham at 2026 Spring Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC announced Carmel Dean, Hanne Larsen, and Ainsley Melham as honorees for its 2026 Spring Fundraising Gala, set for May 11 at The Players on Gramercy Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC announced Carmel Dean, Hanne Larsen, and Ainsley Melham as honorees for its 2026 Spring Fundraising Gala, set for May 11 at The Players on Gramercy Park.
Photos: Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher, & Andy Karl’s Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon), stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher (Moulin Rouge, Hadestown, “To All The Boys”), and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Moulin Rouge, Groundhog Day) had their celebratory opening night performance in Little Shop of Horrors this week! Check out photos of the celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon), stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher (Moulin Rouge, Hadestown, “To All The Boys”), and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Moulin Rouge, Groundhog Day) had their celebratory opening night performance in Little Shop of Horrors this week! Check out photos of the celebration.
Student Blog: The Midterms Mixtape: Five Soundtracks to Help Get Through Exam Season
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Mar 18, 2026
As both a self-proclaimed theatre geek and a college student, I am always listening to cast albums and soundtracks, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. Especially during exam season, these albums help me to relax and focus when I am studying or walking to classes, and they also help relieve my anxiety about upcoming exams. This year, I have been consistently listening to five cast albums that have been bringing me joy in my studies as we approach midterm exams here at Fordham University. I thought I would share these albums here to (hopefully) give you some new music to add to your playlist and lifestyle!
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Mar 18, 2026
As both a self-proclaimed theatre geek and a college student, I am always listening to cast albums and soundtracks, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. Especially during exam season, these albums help me to relax and focus when I am studying or walking to classes, and they also help relieve my anxiety about upcoming exams. This year, I have been consistently listening to five cast albums that have been bringing me joy in my studies as we approach midterm exams here at Fordham University. I thought I would share these albums here to (hopefully) give you some new music to add to your playlist and lifestyle!
Video: Inside Disney World's Festival of the Arts With Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & More
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Watch a video of Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Jelani Remy, and Isabella McCalla talking to Richard Ridge about performing in EPCOT's Disney on Broadway concert series as part of the Festival of the Arts in Disney World.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Watch a video of Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Jelani Remy, and Isabella McCalla talking to Richard Ridge about performing in EPCOT's Disney on Broadway concert series as part of the Festival of the Arts in Disney World.
Photo: ALADDIN Welcomes New Cast Members Rodney Ingram and Ryan Gregory Thurman Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak. Also joining the Broadway company of Aladdin, is Rodney Ingram in the title role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak. Also joining the Broadway company of Aladdin, is Rodney Ingram in the title role.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More
by - Jan 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ainsley Melham been in?
Ainsley Melham has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Ainsley Melham been in?
Ainsley Melham has not appeared in the West End.
Podcasts
Inside Boop! Musical's Opening Night on Broadway with Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jerry Mitchell & More
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