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BIO

Broadway: Chaplin (Original Broadway Cast). NY Credits: Hey! Look Me Over! (City Center Encores!), Fat Camp the Musical (Off- Broadway). Regional credits include: Man of La Mancha at Westport Country Playhouse, How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe, Damn Yankees at Goodspeed Opera House, Peter and the Starcatcher and The Music Man at Weston Playhouse, Grease at North Shore Music Theatre, Billy Elliot at North Carolina Theatre, The Full Monty at American Music Theater of San Jose, and Paquito’s Christmas at The Kennedy Center. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Arizona and is currently working towards his MFA in Directing at the University of Idaho. Michael is currently a full-time Musical Theatre Professor at Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. Instagram: Mendezzzz

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer


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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Members Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week

The WATER FOR ELEPHANTS cast will perform at Broadway Sessions on November 7th at The Green Room 42, following their evening show. Join the 'Musical Theatre Frat Party' for a night of entertainment.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Announces Broadway Closing Date

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Water for Elephants will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. 
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Open Season With SOUL CROONERS: SOLID GOLD EDITION

To open its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has selected a fan favorite: “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition.” The original musical revue – which was written, adapted and is being directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs – runs October 9-November 17, 2024 in The Donelly Theatre.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Memory Maker Program Ticketing Initiative

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more about the initiative.
Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' While singing along, Renaud controlled the rigging that supports the intricate fly system used in the production.
Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain call!
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble

New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
Kyle Selig Will Replace Grant Gustin in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

BroadwayWorld has just learned that WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will welcome Kyle Selig (Mean Girls) to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Watch: 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Music Video From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
Photos: Inside CABARET ON THE BLVD At The Original Wolfie's Rascal House

'CABARET ON THE BLVD,' presented by Brian Craft and Stephanie Grae, in collaboration with The Original Wolfie’s Rascal House in the Rosemary District in the heart of downtown Sarasota will present the second installment of the series, 'DECO'. See the photos!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Composers Perform 'The Road Don't Make You Young'

Check out video of Pigpen Theatre Company, composers of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway, perform ‘The Road Don’t Make You Young’.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is now available in streaming and digital formats. A physical CD will be available later this summer.
Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'Anywhere/Another Train' From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to 'Anywhere/Another Train from Water for Elephants!

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How many Broadway shows has Michael Mendez been in?

Michael Mendez has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Michael Mendez has not appeared in the West End.

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