Articles by Lindsey Melrost

About Lindsey Melrost

Lindsey Melrost has recently relocated to New York after seven years working in entertainment in London. She worked in TV development at BBC Studios broadcaster UKTV, and is a former Olivier Awards panelist. She is excited to transfer her passion for theater from the West End to Broadway.

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2024-06-19

Best Musicals for High Schools

by Kathryn Willingham

One of the great American traditions, the high school musical is where many young people unlock a lifelong love of theater. Most high schools across the US provide musical theater programs that give students the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform for an audience of their peers and families. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular musicals for high schools, taking into account the latest information from the Educational Theatre Association on the musicals most frequently licensed by school theater programs.

2024-05-23

The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Narratives on Broadway

by Kathryn Willingham

From the early years of ancient Greek society through the current Broadway season, in this article, we track the evolution of LGBTQIA+ narratives on stage and in live theater.

2024-04-19

Sutton Foster on Broadway: A History of Stage Shows

by Kathryn Willingham

Sutton Foster is a two-time Tony Award winning actress, singer, and dancer, with credits across theater, TV, and film. She first entered the spotlight at the age of 15 as a contestant on the reality competition show Star Search. She made her Broadway debut just a year later as an ensemble member and understudy for Éponine in Les Misérables. Since then, Foster has been a regular on the Broadway stage.