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BIO

Tony® Award-winner and five-time Tony® Award nominee Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated stage and screen actress.


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Ms. Benanti has an impressive television roster including Hulu’s LIFE & BETH, created by and starring Amy Schumer, the hit series YOUNGER, HBO Max’s GOSSIP GIRL reboot, and the upcoming second season of HBO Max’s THE GILDED AGE. Other television credits include guest starring roles on CINEMA TOAST, created by Jeff Baena and produced by the Duplass Brothers, ZIWE featuring comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, both for Showtime, as well as INSIDE AMY SCHUMER on Paramount+ (among many others. Benanti has also made widely acclaimed appearances on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT as Melania Trump. Additionally, Benanti created and executive produced the HBO Max special HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020 based on her viral social media movement: #sunshinesongs.
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In film, Benanti starred in Netflix’s WORTH opposite Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan, HERE TODAY opposite Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish, and was featured in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s TICK,TICK…BOOM!
In the theater, Ms. Benanti took Broadway by storm at the age of 18 as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and has subsequently starred in ten more Broadway shows (musicals, straight plays, comedies and dramas) including INTO THE WOODS, NINE (opposite Antonio Banderas), GYPSY (for which she won a Tony Award), SHE LOVES ME, MY FAIR LADY, and Steve Martin’s METEOR SHOWER opposite Amy Schumer and Keegan Michael Key.
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Additionally, Benanti co-authored a comedic board book for mothers entitled M is for MAMA (and also Merlot): A Modern Mom’s ABCs, co-written with Metropolitan Opera Star Kate Mangiamelli. She released a self-titled audio album for Sony Music Masterworks and tours the world performing solo concerts alongside highly celebrated musicians and orchestras.
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Ms. Benanti also appeared in the Sony Pictures comedy NO HARD FEELINGS opposite Jennifer Lawrence and Matthew Broderick, as well as THE SHADE based on the award-winning short of the same name.

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STAGE CREDITS

Love Letters Love Letters
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Melissa
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Eliza Doolittle [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Meteor Shower Meteor Shower
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Laura
She Loves Me She Loves Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Amalia
New York Spring Spectacular New York Spring Spectacular
[Off-Broadway]
Radio City Musical Hall Production, 2015
Jenna
Parade Parade
[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Lucille Frank
The Most Happy Fella The Most Happy Fella
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer
The Sound of Music Live! The Sound of Music Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Elsa Schrader
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Candela
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Mrs. Givings
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Louise
Gypsy
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2007
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Julia [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Secret Garden
[New York]
New York Concert, 2005
Lily
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers
Caraboo
[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Princess Caraboo
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles
Performer
Other Roles
Performer
Children of Eden
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
The Snake-Led
The Violet Hour The Violet Hour
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2003
Rosamund Plinth [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Claudia
Something Good
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"Something Good" Performer
"In My Own Little Corner" Performer
"Something Good" Performer
Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Cinderella
Into the Woods
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway), 2002
Cinderella/Cinderella's Mother
Time And Again
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Julia
Time and Again
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
Wonderful Town
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Eileen
Swing!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer
The Sound of Music
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Maria Rainer [Replacement]
Ensemble
A Postulant
Maria Rainer [Replacement]
Ensemble
A Postulant
Maria Rainer (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laura Benanti, Meteor Shower

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, She Loves Me

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laura Benanti, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Laura Benanti, She Loves Me


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laura Benanti, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Gypsy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Gypsy


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Gypsy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Nine

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Laura Benanti, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Laura Benanti, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Laura Benanti , Swing!

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Constance Wu and Anna Camp Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest Broadway alums to join as guest stars for the ongoing third season of the CBS series, Elsbeth. This season will also feature Broadway alums Beanie Feldstein, Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, Didi Conn, and more as guest stars.
Laura Benanti and Linda Benanti to Perform in MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country P Photo
Laura Benanti and Linda Benanti to Perform in MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.
Photos: Ukulele Kids Club Hosts BROADWAY BRUNCH At 54 Below Photo
Photos: Ukulele Kids Club Hosts BROADWAY BRUNCH At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Broadway performers, musicians, and members of the Broadway community united to support the Ukulele Kids Club (UKC) at 54 Below’s UKC Broadway Brunch “All Uke Need is Love” (sponsored by Bear Givers) to a sold-out audience on February 8th. Check out photos of the event.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2026- THE LOST BOYS In Rehearsal and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2026- THE LOST BOYS In Rehearsal and More
by - Feb 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

On Wednesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as First Lady Melania Trump to shed some light on her much-talked-about new film. Watch the segment now.
Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, & Didi Conn Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars Photo
Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, & Didi Conn Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Stage and screen veterans Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, and Didi Conn are all set to appear in Episode 16 of the ongoing third season of the CBS series Elsbeth.
Laura Benanti to Join 54 Below's UKC Broadway Brunch ALL UKE NEED IS LOVE Photo
Laura Benanti to Join 54 Below's UKC Broadway Brunch ALL UKE NEED IS LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will be joining the incredible roster of performers for the UKC Broadway Brunch: 'All Uke Need Is Love' presented by 54 Below and sponsored by Bear Givers.
Video: Watch Artists Protest ICE at The People's Filibuster at Public Theater Photo
Video: Watch Artists Protest ICE at The People's Filibuster at Public Theater
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026

Artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sara Bareilles gathered in protest Saturday at The People's Filibuster outside The Public Theater in New York City in protest of ICE.
Beanie Feldstein Joins ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Star Photo
Beanie Feldstein Joins ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

Beanie Feldstein is the latest Broadway star set to appear on the CBS series Elsbeth. Currently on a mid-winter break, she will be featured as a guest star in a future Season 4 episode of the fan-favorite series.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Leguizamo and More to Join The People's Filibuster Protest a Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Leguizamo and More to Join The People's Filibuster Protest at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Public Theater will host a public, artistic demonstration of support and solidarity for the people of Minnesota: The People's Filibuster on the steps of the Theater’s flagship building.
Cabaret Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1- Laura Benanti, Jennifer Egan & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1- Laura Benanti, Jennifer Egan & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 26, 2026

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.
ELSBETH Renewed for Season 4 at CBS Photo
ELSBETH Renewed for Season 4 at CBS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Everybody's favorite New York detective isn't going anywhere. CBS has given a Season 4 order for Elsbeth, the police procedural dramedy series led by Carrie Preston.
Laura Benanti Will Host 16th Annual BROADWAY SALUTES Photo
Laura Benanti Will Host 16th Annual BROADWAY SALUTES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

On January 20, 2026, The Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) will present the 16th Annual Broadway Salutes. Learn more here!
AN EVENING WITH LAURA BENANTI Concert is Coming to 92NY Photo
AN EVENING WITH LAURA BENANTI Concert is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Laura Benanti, a one-night-only concert of musical theater and personal favorites with the Tony Award-winner.
Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More Photo
Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2026

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Paramount+ Photo
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Paramount+
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

Mayor of Kingstown, the Paramount+ series led by Jeremy Renner and Tony nominee Edie Falco, has been renewed for an eight-episode fifth and final season.
Best Cabaret in January 2026: Laura Benanti, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More Photo
Best Cabaret in January 2026: Laura Benanti, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 3, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including original RENT costars, a NieR video game music concert with a full orchestra, and more.
Video: Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco Star in MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Sneak Peek Clip Photo
Video: Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco Star in MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Check out a new sneak peek clip from the upcoming episode of Mayor of Kingstown Season 4, the Paramount+ drama series starring Jeremy Renner and Tony nominee Edie Falco.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2025- ALL OUT On Broadway First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2025- ALL OUT On Broadway First Look and More
by - Dec 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway's Laura Benanti brought her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump to the show, just in time for the holidays. Watch the segment where she speaks about her favorite holiday traditions, the recent demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Laura Benanti been in?

Laura Benanti has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Laura Benanti been in?

Laura Benanti has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Laura Benanti been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Meteor Shower, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Next Room, or the vibrator play, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine , Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Swing!.

What awards has Laura Benanti won?

Laura Benanti has won several prestigious awards for her performances in musical theatre. She received the Best Featured Actress in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Additionally, she earned the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical awards from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. For her role in Gypsy, Laura won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical awards from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. She also secured the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Gypsy.

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