Curtain Call
The actor was nominated for a Tony Award, as were co-stars Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe.
Morning sickness and matinees dont exactly go hand-in-hand, but Lindsay Mendez is making it work.
My first trimester was really tough because my morning sickness was all-day-and-night sickness, but I have little remedies.
Ginger, things like that, says Mendez, who landeda Tony Award nominationfor the role.
She credits her castmates, Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, as her true aces in the hole.
But they were so great, and were just getting through it.
To hear Mendez tell it, the actors offstage dynamic resembles their characters in the earlier, happier days.
Its just a very easy, very familial feeling between the three of us.
In the half hour before curtain call, theyll all gather in Mendezs dressing room.
Below, Mendez reflects on napping, Goldfish, and her new favorite foundation.
Its Lady Gagas brand,Haus Labs.
I use her foundation and powder, and its really great.
I also always have Goldfish and fruit snacks in my [dressing] room for my daughter.
On the ritual getting her through her pregnancy:
Between shows, I always take a nap.
Especially now that Im pregnant.
I have to, or Ill die.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
