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Lindsay Mendez
Lindsay Mendez made her Broadway debut in the 2007 revival of *Grease*. Her early stage credits also include *A Little More Alive*, *The Marvelous Wonderettes*, *35MM*, *Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris*, and *Princesses*.
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BIO
Lindsay Mendez made her Broadway debut in the 2007 revival of *Grease*. Her early stage credits also include *A Little More Alive*, *The Marvelous Wonderettes*, *35MM*, *Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris*, and *Princesses*. In 2008, she appeared in *Spare Some Change: NYC Artists for Barack Obama* alongside a cast of New York performers.
In 2012, Mendez starred opposite Derek Klena in the Off-Broadway musical *Dogfight*, earning nominations for the Drama League Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. She went on to star as Elphaba in the Broadway production of *Wicked* beginning in 2013. That same year, she and Klena released the jazz album *This Time* and frequently performed together at 54 Below.
Mendez co-founded Actor Therapy with composer Ryan Scott Oliver, a training program for young performers in New York City. In 2014, she appeared as Naomi Rodriguez in *21 Chump Street*, and in 2015 she starred as Laura in the play *Significant Other*. She was also slated to appear in the Broadway premiere of *Nerds* in 2016 before the production was canceled.
In 2018, Mendez starred as Carrie Pipperidge in the Broadway revival of *Carousel*, earning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She later played Mary Flynn in the 2022 Off-Broadway revival of *Merrily We Roll Along* at New York Theatre Workshop and reprised the role in the 2023 Broadway revival, receiving her second Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
On television, Mendez had a main role in the legal drama *All Rise*, which ran from 2019 to 2023. She also appeared in the anthology series *American Sports Story*.
Photos
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
Date:
12/02/2025
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
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Lindsay Mendez
Connection
Movies
The Grotto
[ 2022 ] Carmelita
[ 2022 ] Carmelita
Merrily We Roll Along
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
All Rise
Sara Castillo
Sara Castillo
American Sports Story
[ 2024 ] Tanya Singleton
[ 2024 ] Tanya Singleton
Elsbeth
[ 2024-2025 ] Officer Grace Hackett
[ 2024-2025 ] Officer Grace Hackett
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Carousel
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Carousel
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Dogfight
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Lindsay Mendez, Dogfight
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Dogfight
Videos
Flashback: Stephen Sondheim Sings 'Good Thing Going' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-22 19:04:27
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-25 11:37:41
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-30 12:59:54
Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-16 15:00:20
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 10:18:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 12:09:16
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:12:06
Video: Lindsay Mendez Stars in ELSBETH Season 3 Clip with Sondheim Reference
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-07 15:53:47
Video: ELSBETH Season 3 Official Trailer Teases New Guest Stars Stephen Colbert, Annaleigh Ashford, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 11:14:29
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-21 07:04:56
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Explains How Time Has Enriched His MERRILY Performance
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-09 12:11:09
News
ONE NIGHT ONLY: AN EVENING WITH DENÉE BENTON AND JORDAN DONICA is Coming to Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Tony Award nominees Denée Benton and Jordan Donica, co-stars of HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, featuring Broadway classics and selections from the HBO Original Soundtrack.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Tony Award nominees Denée Benton and Jordan Donica, co-stars of HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, featuring Broadway classics and selections from the HBO Original Soundtrack.
Photos: Deborah Cox Headlines NY POPS UNDERGROUND at 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Grammy and Tony-nominated singer and actress Deborah Cox (Broadway’s Titanique, The Wiz, Aida) headlined the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance at 54 Below.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Grammy and Tony-nominated singer and actress Deborah Cox (Broadway’s Titanique, The Wiz, Aida) headlined the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance at 54 Below.
Photos: Lindsay Mendez Joins Michael Kirk Lane for Cabaret Conversation at 92NY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Lindsay Mendez joined Michael Kirk Lane for 92NY’s first in-person Cabaret Conversation and the 40th installment of the series overall. Check out photos of the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Lindsay Mendez joined Michael Kirk Lane for 92NY’s first in-person Cabaret Conversation and the 40th installment of the series overall. Check out photos of the event.
Maria Friedman Says Musical Theater Is ‘Not Respected Enough’ in the UK: It’s ‘the Poor Cousin’
by Michael Gioia - Sep 23, 2026
Maria Friedman may be starring in the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo,' but she feels musicals aren’t appreciated there as much as they are in the United States.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 23, 2026
Maria Friedman may be starring in the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo,' but she feels musicals aren’t appreciated there as much as they are in the United States.
Lena Hall to Join The New York Pops for James Bond Concert at Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
The New York Pops will open its 2026-27 season at Carnegie Hall with a concert celebrating 60 years of James Bond film music, featuring Tony Award winner Lena Hall and conducted by Steven Reineke.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
The New York Pops will open its 2026-27 season at Carnegie Hall with a concert celebrating 60 years of James Bond film music, featuring Tony Award winner Lena Hall and conducted by Steven Reineke.
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Sep 3, 2026
Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.
by Aidan O'Connor - Sep 3, 2026
Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Deborah Cox to Headline the Annual New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Deborah Cox will headline the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance this fall. The evening begins with a reception, followed by the event program and performance, accompanied by a dinner with wine pairings.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Deborah Cox will headline the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance this fall. The evening begins with a reception, followed by the event program and performance, accompanied by a dinner with wine pairings.
Photos: THE LOST BOYS Tony-Winner Ali Louis Bourzgui Visits Students at Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Star Alex Brightman Visits With Young Performers at Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
Lindsay Mendez, Karen Mason and More to Join Fall Programming at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
The interview series Cabaret Conversations will return to 92NY in September with its first-ever in-person edition, featuring Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez. The full fall lineup has been revealed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
The interview series Cabaret Conversations will return to 92NY in September with its first-ever in-person edition, featuring Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez. The full fall lineup has been revealed.
Lindsay Mendez Will Take Part in 92NY's Cabaret Conversations Series
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
92NY's Cabaret Conversations series will return this fall with a conversation featuring Lindsay Mendez, with Michael Kirk Lane and Yasuhiko ‘Yaz’ Fukuoka. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
92NY's Cabaret Conversations series will return this fall with a conversation featuring Lindsay Mendez, with Michael Kirk Lane and Yasuhiko ‘Yaz’ Fukuoka. Learn more about the event here!
Meg Doherty Discusses Body Inclusivity on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026
Meg Doherty is sharing her thoughts on the current state of body inclusivity in the world of musical theater. In response to a comment, the Wicked alum took to TikTok to discuss body representation—and the lack thereof—on the Broadway stage.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026
Meg Doherty is sharing her thoughts on the current state of body inclusivity in the world of musical theater. In response to a comment, the Wicked alum took to TikTok to discuss body representation—and the lack thereof—on the Broadway stage.
Photos: Faith Prince, Lindsay Mendez & Michael Kirk Lane Lead 92NY Summer Cabaret Conference
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Faith Prince returned to 92NY last week to lead the annual Summer Cabaret Conference alongside Michael Kirk Lane. The week-long program also welcomed guest artists including Lindsay Mendez, Sally Mayes, Carolyn Montgomery, Jennifer Tepper, Jim Caruso, and more. Check out photos of the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Faith Prince returned to 92NY last week to lead the annual Summer Cabaret Conference alongside Michael Kirk Lane. The week-long program also welcomed guest artists including Lindsay Mendez, Sally Mayes, Carolyn Montgomery, Jennifer Tepper, Jim Caruso, and more. Check out photos of the event.
Review: Sullivan Rep's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Shows Sondheim is Worth a Second Look
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026
What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026
What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?
Exclusive: Get Ready for Tonys Night with 2026 Nominee Tim Jackson
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026
Tim Jackson has a had a lot to celebrate this theatre season! Months after making their Broadway debut with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) they earned their first Tony nomination (one of eight for the new musical) and headed to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday to celebrate.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026
Tim Jackson has a had a lot to celebrate this theatre season! Months after making their Broadway debut with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) they earned their first Tony nomination (one of eight for the new musical) and headed to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday to celebrate.
Jonathan Groff Sets Reunion with Daniel Radcliffe in Vietnam War Thriller TRUST THE MAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026
Jonathan Groff is joining fellow Tony winner and Merrily We Roll Along co-star Daniel Radcliffe in Trust the Man, a Vietnam War thriller from writer/director Will Graham.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026
Jonathan Groff is joining fellow Tony winner and Merrily We Roll Along co-star Daniel Radcliffe in Trust the Man, a Vietnam War thriller from writer/director Will Graham.
Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Anthony Rapp and More Set for A SALUTE TO BROADWAY Fan Convention
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Creation Entertainment's A SALUTE TO BROADWAY will bring a Broadway-themed fan convention to The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, featuring Tony winners, live performances, cosplay, trivia, and a one-night concert with an 11-piece orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Creation Entertainment's A SALUTE TO BROADWAY will bring a Broadway-themed fan convention to The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, featuring Tony winners, live performances, cosplay, trivia, and a one-night concert with an 11-piece orchestra.
Student Blog: How Lessons From My First Year As A Musical Theatre Student Helped Me Land My First Paid Gig
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - May 28, 2026
As I have been reflecting on this past year and reeling about my exciting summer plans, I have realized just how much my first year of musical theatre training has prepared me for this job.
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - May 28, 2026
As I have been reflecting on this past year and reeling about my exciting summer plans, I have realized just how much my first year of musical theatre training has prepared me for this job.
A SALUTE TO BROADWAY Fan Convention Will Come to Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
A Salute To Broadway: The Most Musical Fan Convention Ever will come to Las Vegas in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
A Salute To Broadway: The Most Musical Fan Convention Ever will come to Las Vegas in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lindsay Mendez been in?
Lindsay Mendez has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Lindsay Mendez been in?
Lindsay Mendez has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lindsay Mendez been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogfight, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dogfight and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dogfight.
What awards has Lindsay Mendez won?
Lindsay Mendez has received recognition for her performances across multiple Broadway and off-Broadway productions. She won the Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Merrily We Roll Along. She earned the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Carousel. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Carousel. Mendez won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.
Podcasts
Episode 126 | Live from "JUST IN TIME" Opening Night!
Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the iconic opening night carpet of Just In Time on Broadway which took place on April 23,2025. Featuring interviews with VIP arrivals, creatives and cast of the show including 2025 Tony Award nominee's Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence.
Stars Come Out for Variety's Business of Broadway
Presenting two lively discussions from Variety's 2023 Business of Broadway breakfast: In the keynote conversation, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez reveal the reasons they work so well together in the buzzy revival of "Merrily We Roll Along"—and give each other a healthy dose of ribbing along the way.
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