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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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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.
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.
Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER Concludes The Ensemble Company's Seventh Season Photo
Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER Concludes The Ensemble Company's Seventh Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025

The Ensemble Company, the repertory theatre company in residence at Imagine Performing Arts Center, will conclude its seventh season with Steve Martin’s gawky comedy, Meteor Shower. 
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti to Headline McCallum Theatre Gala Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti to Headline McCallum Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway icon and Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will take the stage at the McCallum Theatre for the Annual Gala 2025, joined by Laura Benanti.
Khaila Wilcoxon and Laura Benanti Will Lead Concert Performance of New Musical SPIRA Photo
Khaila Wilcoxon and Laura Benanti Will Lead Concert Performance of New Musical SPIRAL BOUND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

A free concert presentation of the new musical Spiral Bound will be held at Lincoln Center next month. The evening will feature Miranda Ferriss Jones, Khaila Wilcoxon, Laura Benanti, guest artists from Sands PACE, and a band of Broadway musicians.
Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest Photo
Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Arizona Musicfest, a leading arts and cultural destination in the Valley, will present its second musical theater collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center, featuring Ragtime.
Photos: Laura Benanti, Edie Falco, & More Attend MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Red Carpet Event Photo
Photos: Laura Benanti, Edie Falco, & More Attend MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Red Carpet Event
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025

On Tuesday, October 21st, Paramount+ hosted the red carpet and special screening for Mayor of Kingstown Season Four in New York City, featuring Laura Benanti, Edie Falco, and more in attendance. Check out photos from the event below.
The 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala to Honor Jerry Mitchell Photo
The 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala to Honor Jerry Mitchell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Broadway Dreams’ annual gala will honor Jerry Mitchell and take place this December. Learn more about the event, including who is performing, and see how to attend here.
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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 theater. 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 award from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. For her role in Gypsy, she won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

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