ANOTHER Wicked Trailer ?! Sounds too good to be true! In this episode, Lindsey and Bryn break down the full-length Wicked trailer. We run through the MULTITUDE of the Broadway shows announced this week including Death Becomes Her, Once Upon a Mattress (starring Sutton Foster) , Maybe Happy Endings, and Swept Away. Click HERE to join the Patreon channel and become a Broadway Bestie. You'll gain exclusive access to the after-show chat, Meet Me at the Stagedoor, and Broadway Vlogs! Click HERE to le...
May 21, 2024•43 min
LET'S TALK TONYS! We are getting deep into Lindsey and Bryn's opinions on the Tony Nominations this week chatting about The Notebook, The Outsiders, SUFFS, and more! We talk about predictions for each category including some of the most competitive categories: supporting actor, supporting actress, best revival, and best choreography! CLICK HERE to join the Patreon and become a Broadway Bestie to gain access to the after-chat, Meet Me at the Stagedoor. Broadway Grosses Tony Noms Website: www.from...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Join Lindsey & Bryn as they gush about The Outsiders - quite possibly their new FAVORITE show of the season. Then, the moment everyone has been waiting for: THE TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS!!!! We talk all about what shows we are LIVING for (Hell's Kitchen & The Outsiders) and the shows that were totally SNUBBED (The Great Gatsby & Gutenberg). Tune in next Tuesday for part 2 of the Tony Nomination Recap For the after-chat, Meet Me at the Stagedoor by clicking the link to the Patreon below....
May 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The week of Broadway Openings! Some shows soared and others flopped - much to our surprise! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PATREON This week we chat about seeing the brand new play, Stereophonic. In Broadway news, we follow The Great Gatsby , Cabaret , and Heart of Rock and Roll's critical reviews. In feel-good Broadway news, Lindsay Mendes tied the knot with Merrily We Roll Along castmates, Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff participating in the intimate ceremony. Idina Menzel is embarking on a nation...
Apr 30, 2024•47 min
It finally happened - Lindsey has seen a terrible show on Broadway. In this episode, we run through the BIG Broadway week: Seeing Heart of Rock N Roll and The Outsiders. In Broadway News, we cover the headline news that a new Romeo & Juliet revival is headed to Broadway with music by Taylor Swift's best friend: Jack Antonoff - also starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler. We are celebrating SUFFS opening night and their (rave) reviews! Also this week it was announced that Wicked movie director...
Apr 23, 2024•49 min
So one Gatsby on Broadway wasn't enough? JOIN THE PATREON: click here Bryn joins this episode as we break down our big Broadway weekend seeing SUFFS the musical! In Broadway news, we kick it off with the Gatsby cast announcement including FTM favorite: Ben Levi Ross. We breakdown The Outsiders opening night reviews and to round out the Broadway News, we FINALLY find out who Dr. Dillamond is in Wicked - and it's likely not what/who you're expecting... Review, Rate, and Share the podcast with your...
Apr 16, 2024•57 min
Did I see Aaron Tveit? Yes. Did I also see Jeremy Jordan? Also, yes. Will I be forever changed? ABSOLUTELY! Friend of the podcast, Alex, joins me on this episode as we recap seeing Sweeney Todd and The Great Gatsby. It is a mega-box office blowout with one show grossing over $3 Million. In Broadway News, Our Town is being revived with a Hollywood-studded cast including Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes! A unique psychological thriller movie is in development to be transformed into a musical, Black Sw...
Apr 09, 2024•44 min
BIG NEWS - From the Mezzanine now has a Patreon Channel! Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie! This episode's after-show chat, Meet Me at the Stagedoor, is already uploaded to Patreon. This week, Lindsey attended AMPLIFY 2024, where she and Bryn shmoozed with Broadway royalty - Jason Robert Brow, J. Harrison Ghee, Joy Woods, Bonnie Milligan, and more! She also attended a showing of Blue Beetle, hosted by Lin Manuel Miranda. In Broadway news, we are talking about this year's host of the Tony Aw...
Apr 02, 2024•36 min
Let's talk Broadway!! This week, Lindsey recaps seeing Teeth and Kimberly Akimbo, and WOW did both of those shows stick with her - and for very different reasons! In Broadway News, we chat about our Broadway Boyfriend, Andrew Rannells' return to Broadway in Tammy Faye. Next, it is announced that Merrily We Roll Along has officially recouped its Broadway investment. Lastly, to round out the news, Water For Elephants reviews have trickled in, so let's break them down! Leave and Rate a review! Shar...
Mar 26, 2024•43 min
Hi Broadway Besties, in this episode Bryn joins as we recap seeing Water for Elephants and need to tell you our MANY thoughts! The Notebook critic's reviews are in and they are less than positive. Sweeney Todd is officially closing on May 5 which makes my Aaron Tviet-stan heart weep . The Broadway tea is HOT this week! Leave a review and share with your Broadway Bestie! Jessie Green's Review Frank Rizzo's Review Website: www.fromthemezzanine.com Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie Ti...
Mar 19, 2024•58 min
Lindsey saw The Notebook the musical starring the incredible John Cardoza and will break it all down with y'all. The top Broadway shows this week are a WILD mixup that we have never seen before. In Broadway news, Spamalot has announced they're closing date as well as Days of Wine and Roses . FTM Favorite, Robyn Hurder, aka the busiest lady on Broadway has her next gig lined up. And finally, Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington are coming to Broadway - IN THE SAME SHOW!! Please rate, review, and...
Mar 12, 2024•43 min
I FINALLY saw Beetlejuice and can't wait to tell y'all about it! Ariana Grande has been doing press and answering a lot of our Wicked movie questions. After a SHOCKING week in Broadway Grosses, we chat about the latest casting for Little Shop of Horrors starring Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu . To round out the week, we got word that A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical starring James Monroe Iglehart is heading to Broadway this fall! Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and sha...
Mar 05, 2024•33 min
Recapping seeing Appropriate starring Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning (and many surprise guests in the audience!!) The Broadway Grosses have many unexpected rankings in store with The Notebook's arrival in the grosses. In Broadway news, it was announced that A Beautiful Noise is closing on Broadway and The Devil Wears Prada will be arriving on the West End starring Vanessa Williams! Please leave a review & share with your Broadway Bestie! Website: www.fromthemezzanine.com Patreon: Click HERE ...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min
Talking about the new Wicked Trailer (!!!), seeing Aaron Tveit in Sweeney, and Disney's Tangled coming to Broadway. Lindsey had a busy Broadway weekend seeing two incredible Sondheim shows: Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along. In Broadway news, we HAVE to talk about the Wicked trailer! In other news, Disney Theatrical Group announced that a Tangled Broadway musical is in development. Lastly, the popular play, Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson is moving to Broadway but without one of its big...
Feb 20, 2024•39 min
Let's chat about the MANY big Broadway news stories of the week. Kicking it off Aaron Tveit in Sweeney Todd and Boy George joining the Moulin Rouge cast as Harold Zidler. After Broadway Grosses, we head into Broadway news with the announcement that Kristen Chenoweth is hitting the stage in The Queen of Versailles, written by Stephen Schwartz! The show is doing a pre-broadway tryout in Boston with hopes of landing on Broadway afterward! Next, we dive into the unfortunate news that Rob Madge's sol...
Feb 13, 2024•34 min
Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, in this episode Lindsey's Broadway Bestie, Bryn, joins in on the fun as we recap seeing Tick, Tick...BOOM! at the Kennedy Center directed by Neil Patrick Harris and starring Brandon Uranowitz and Grey Henson! We also have to tell y'all EVERYTHING about seeing Harmony! In Broadway News, we are saddened to report that we have lost a Broadway legend this week, Chita Rivera. Next, I am thrilled by the long-awaited announcement that Gutenberg is releasing a cast alb...
Feb 06, 2024•47 min
Hello, Broadway Fans! In this episode of From the Mezzanine, Lindsey is excited to recap her experience seeing The Connector, a New Musical written by Jason Robert Brown starring Ben Levi Ross. Also, of course, Lindsey had to go see Gutenberg one more time and tell y'all all about it (it was life-changing). In Broadway News, first, we break down the saddening announcement that How To Dance in Ohio will be closing on Broadway on February 11. Next, we chat about the new Beauty and the Beast Nation...
Jan 30, 2024•39 min
Broadway and Musical Theatre fans in this episode of From the Mezzanine we are joined by Lindsey's Broadway Bestie Bryn!! We chat about our Broadway favorites and then jump into the CHAOS of this upcoming season of Broadway. The Great Gatsby has OFFICIALLY announced their Broadway opening. Heart of Rock N Roll has announced their casting. Sadly, Harmony has announced their closing. How to Dance in Ohio has released their Original Cast Album. To round out the Broadway News, it is with great sorro...
Jan 23, 2024•55 min
I SAW THE MEAN GIRLS MOVIE AND WE NEED TALK ABOUT IT!! Let's break down EVERYTHING about the Mean Girls Movie - the box office sales, the NEW musical songs, the castings, EVERYTHING!! Afterward, we have to talk about my experience seeing Hells Kitchen (spoiler alert - it was AMAZING). In Broadway News, we talk about the casting of Lola Tung from Summer I Turned Pretty as Eurydice in Hadestown. To round out the news, we have to talk about Moulin Rouge announcing Derek Klena's return as Christian....
Jan 16, 2024•39 min
Join us for an interview with Jonathan Sayer of the Mischief Theatre Company! Jonathan is currently starring in Mischief's latest piece hilarious production, Mind Mangler, playing at the New World Stages until January 28! Jonathan recounts the early days of the Mischief troupe and even gives us a behind-the-curtain look at some of the wildest moments they've had onstage... one involving hundreds of raspberries! Click HERE to get your tickets to Mind Mangler - A Night of Tragic Illusion! We then ...
Jan 09, 2024•55 min
Broadway Show Year in Review of 2023! Lindsey saw over 30 shows this year including Sweeney Todd, Parade, Moulin Rouge, Shucked, and many more! We rank each show from least favorite to most adored and also recap the big news stories of the year. Happy New Year! Share this episode with your Broadway Bestie and leave a rate and review. Website: www.fromthemezzanine.com Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanineBroadway Instagram: @FromTheMezzanineBroadway Youtube: @F...
Jan 02, 2024•49 min
Broadway and Musical Theatre Fans, in this episode we are breaking down many of the Broadway Rumors that have been circulating as of late! To kick it off, we talk about the possibility of Nicole Scherzinger and Sunset Boulevard coming to New York in the 2024 season. Darren Criss announced this week that he and Evan Rachel Wood will follow Corbin Blue and Constance Wu in Little Shop of Horrors come the end of January . To round out Broadway News, we gush on a new Off-Broadway play, Brooklyn Laund...
Dec 26, 2023•47 min
Broadway fans and Musical Theatre lovers, this week we have MUCH to catch up on such as the Waitress Pro-Shot, seeing Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza, and attending the How to Dance in Ohio Opening Night! In Broadway news, we kick it off with the exciting national tour news that Parade, the recent Broadway revival that starred Ben Platt, will be hitting the national tour circuit! Next up, we run through the anticipated How to Dance in Ohio reviews and there is much to dig into....
Dec 19, 2023•46 min
From the Mezzanine may look a little different (for the better, right??) but it is still the Broadway Podcast you know and love! This week, we are once again joined by an FTM favorite, Alex, as she joins us in breaking down this week's Broadway news. We begin by running through Lindsey's latest Broadway adventure seeing Gutenberg (for a fourth time) and then head into our Broadway Grosses. Our first news story is the much anticipated (and needed) extension on Merrily We Roll Along's limited enga...
Dec 12, 2023•57 min
In this episode of From the Mezzanine, Lindsey kicks off the podcast with some EXCITING personal news!! Then we head into a BOOMING week in Broadway Grosses due to the Thanksgiving tourists boosting sales. In Broadway news, it is So! Exciting! to hear that Baz Luhrmann may be considering bringing the new (and improved) Moulin Rouge to the silver screen. We cover the opening of the new play, Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning. To wrap up this week in Broadway news, we dish on th...
Dec 05, 2023•26 min
Hi Broadway Fans and Musical Theatre Lovers! In this week's episode, we recount the MANY shows Lindsey saw this past week such as How to Dance in Ohio, Purlie Victorious, and Spamalot! We also do a review of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade performances! In Broadway News, we say goodbye to Reeve Carney and welcome Jordan Fisher to Hadestown. Then dish on the latest Broadway departure announcement of Robyn Hurder leaving A Beautiful Noise. Leave and Review & Share with your Musical-Theatre best...
Nov 28, 2023•45 min
This week in Broadway news, the tea was being served up HOT! First, we break down the SHINING opening night reviews for Spamalot, along with all who attended the red carpet (Ariana Grande for one). Next, we celebrate with our old friends at Merrily We Roll Along with their cast album coming out. STAY CALM for our next news story - S teve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Uncle Vanya! To round out our new stories, we end with the announcement that the Tammy Faye Musical is heading the Broadw...
Nov 21, 2023•25 min
For the Musical Theatre lovers and Broadway fans, in this episode, we kick it off by recapping the revival of Spamalot that just arrived on Broadway. In Broadway news, we gossip all of our feelings on the new Mean Girls Musical movie trailer , Boy George's casting at Moulin Rouge, and the sad announcement of Here Lies Love's closing. Rate the show and share it with your musical theatre bestie! Website: www.fromthemezzanine.com Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezza...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min
Musical Theatre and Broadway Fans, this is the news we have been WAITING FOR! But before we get to the crazy Broadway News, Lindsey has to tell you ALL about the Wicked 20th Anniversary and seeing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, Lin Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt, and others! Then, we discuss the official news that was finally confirmed that Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster are our next Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovvet. Afterwards, we get our first piece of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade news and find out w...
Nov 07, 2023•34 min
Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, we have some MAJOR shows to break down this week because Lindsey FINALLY saw Jeremy Jordan (her Broadway Boyfriend) in The Great Gatsby at Papermill Playhouse! Broadway Grosses holds a few surprises and then in our news stories, we recap the AMAZING casting news over at The Notebook Musical and then are saddened by the Sweeney Todd news that Gaten Matarazzo is stepping away as Tobias. Broadway Grosses The Notebook Casting Gaten Matarazzo Leaving Sweeney Todd We...
Oct 31, 2023•22 min
