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BIO

Lindsay Mendez returns to Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway this year, after she appeared in the NYTW run (Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk & Lortel nominations). She won the Tony, Drama Desk & OCC Awards for Carousel. Other Broadway: Significant Other, Wicked, Godspell, Everyday Rapture, Grease. Off-Broadway/Regional: The Golden Apple, Dogfight (Drama Desk, Drama League, OCC nominations), The Rose Tattoo, 35mm, The Winter’s Tale. Soon to be seen in FX’s "Gladiator: American Sports Story" from Executive Producer Ryan Murphy, Mendez previously starred in “All Rise” (CBS/OWN). Other TV & film: “Station 19,” “Elementary,” “Modern Family,” “Murphy Brown,” “Smash,” “The Grotto.” Debut album: This Time.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Mary Flynn


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2022


[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Carrie


[New York]
Encores! Production, 2017
Helen


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Laura


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Production, 2014
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011


[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Betty Jean [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Jan


[New York]
Reading, 2006
Performer


[New York]
Reading, 2004


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Myrtle


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2010]
Dance Captain
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Dance Captain

Movies

The Grotto
[ 2022 ] Carmelita
Merrily We Roll Along
[ 2025 ]

TV Shows

All Rise
Sara Castillo
American Sports Story
Tanya Singleton
Elsbeth
[ 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

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News


Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER and SIX Welcome New Leads and More
by - Feb 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Shoshana Bean, Auliʻi Cravalho, Judy Kuhn, Lindsay Mendez, and Ben Platt Join New York Pops Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

Shoshana Bean, Auliʻi Cravalho, Judy Kuhn, Lindsay Mendez, and Ben Platt will join The New York Pops Gala in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

Hamish Linklater guest stars as a wealthy biohacker in the new episode of Elsbeth, debuting on Thursday. In a sneak peek clip from the episode, the Broadway alum receives a visit from Elsbeth, who has a few questions following the untimely death of his friend. Check it out now.
Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 
Meet the Cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is back on Broadway in this one-person production. Meet the cast of Every Brilliant Thing here!
Constance Wu and Anna Camp Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest Broadway alums to join as guest stars for the ongoing third season of the CBS series, Elsbeth. This season will also feature Broadway alums Beanie Feldstein, Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, Didi Conn, and more as guest stars.
El musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG con Daniel Radcliffe llega al streaming en España
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 17, 2026

La grabación profesional del musical de Stephen Sondheim llega a Amazon Prime Video en formato de alquiler tras su paso por los cines.
Carnegie Hall Reveals 2026"2027 Season Featuring RING CYCLE and TOSCA in Concert, Plus More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.
Denée Benton, Jordan Donica, Derek Klena and More Set for New York Pops 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, has revealed its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, & Didi Conn Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Stage and screen veterans Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, and Didi Conn are all set to appear in Episode 16 of the ongoing third season of the CBS series Elsbeth.
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Check out a clip from the cinematic interpretation of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke.
Beanie Feldstein Joins ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

Beanie Feldstein is the latest Broadway star set to appear on the CBS series Elsbeth. Currently on a mid-winter break, she will be featured as a guest star in a future Season 4 episode of the fan-favorite series.
The Music Center Unveils 71 Semifinalists for SPOTLIGHT Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

The Music Center has announced 71 Southern California high school semifinalists for the SPOTLIGHT performing arts competition, showcasing young talent in various disciplines.
LaChanze, Lindsay Mendez and More to be Honored at Prospect Musicals 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Prospect Musicals will present its 2026 Gala, which will honor extraordinary members of the theater community through the fourth annual Muse Awards, including LaChanze, Lindsay Mendez and more.
ELSBETH Renewed for Season 4 at CBS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Everybody's favorite New York detective isn't going anywhere. CBS has given a Season 4 order for Elsbeth, the police procedural dramedy series led by Carrie Preston.
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 12, 2025- OH, MARY! To Welcome John Cameron Mitchell and More
by - Dec 12, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Let It Snow! In Palm Springs? Rachel York Headlines A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS
by David Green - Dec 11, 2025

Rachel York joins a starry cast of Broadway peers as Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With Palm Springs Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to the desert in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm.

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 won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Merrily We Roll Along. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Carousel, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Carousel. Additionally, she won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.

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