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Established in July 2022, Best Broadway Musicals is your easy-to-use guide to Broadway. Whether it’s your first time in a theater or you’re a Broadway aficionado, we provide you with the up-to-date and reliable information you need to find a show you’ll love. Need something for date night? For your Disney-obsessed little one? Not sure what to see? Don’t worry! Whatever your interests, we’ve got you covered. 

We’ll also navigate you through how to get the best discounts and the coolest show merchandise and answer all the Broadway questions you never even knew to ask. Explore current and upcoming Broadway shows and a comprehensive list of Broadway theaters and discover your next obsession.

We’re excited to announce that we are building a network of contributing authors. For more information about joining our contributor network, check out our page and apply!

OUR TEAM - LEADERSHIP

Kathryn Willingham

co-founder

Kathryn Willingham (she/her) has worked in entertainment for over ten years, and recent credits include: Co-producer of SHRINK currently streaming on Peacock, Associate Producer of the independent film UNA, and Creative Executive on multiple theatrical productions including HANGMEN by Martin McDonagh on Broadway, NASSIM by Nassim Soleimanpour Off-broadway and Associate on productions EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and THE EFFECT by Lucy Prebble. She was Producer of Todd Almond’s musical travelogue “Wyoming and Parts of Kansas” and Production Coordinator for Karen O and KK Barrett's “Stop the Virgens.”

Jeff Herbst

co-founder

Jeff Herbst (he/him) has committed the first 14 years of his career to digital media and marketing. During this time, Jeff has founded and exited several digital media & marketing technology companies and served in marketing leadership roles while in-house at growth stage companies. Shortly after moving to NYC in 2011, Jeff developed an appreciation for Broadway theater. This appreciation led Jeff to co-founding BestBroadwayMusicals.com with Kathryn.

Our team of talented contributors

Carly Piersol

Photography

Carly Piersol is a photographer based in New York City. She believes in the power of the camera to elevate and celebrate the ordinary. A life-long theater lover, she's excited to be part of this wonderful team.

Jessie Ballard

Editorial

Jessie Ballard (she/her) is a comedian, writer, and performer based in Brooklyn, New York. You can catch her performing stand up monthly with Bet! Comedy at Fiction Bar/Cafe. She can also be seen as part of Asylum Presents, the mainstage sketch and improv production at Asylum NYC. If you are looking to contact her, you can follow her on all social media @jdogfrizzle or email her at jessieballard1699@gmail.com.

Natalie Gasper

Editorial

Natalie Gasper is freelance writer and editor who loves all creative pursuits. When she’s not writing articles, fantasy books, or poetry, you can probably find her auditioning for a play or creating beautiful theater sets. You can connect with her on Twitter and Medium @NatalieGasper.

Lindsey Melrost

Lindsey Melrost

Editorial

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.

Isabella Arras

Isabella Arras

Editorial

Isabella Arras is a theatre & film director, writer, choreographer, and performer. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Theatre and a Minor in Creative Writing. In addition to her work in theatre and film, she works as a freelance writer and editor. She recently self-produced her first professional production in New York City, Fault Line, which you can find more information on here: https://linktr.ee/faultline24

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