Lara Hayhurst
Birth Place: United States
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company (Feb 25, 2026)
Review: NOISES OFF Knocks Itself Out at Pittsburgh Public Theater (Oct 7, 2025)
A ROOM WITH A VIEW Musical Will Get Industry Presentation (Aug 19, 2025)
BIO
Lara was born in Hannibal, MO, but grew up in Pittsburgh, PA before moving to New York City to attend college at Pace University. She began performing at age 12 through Pittsburgh's Act One Theater School and has performed across the country on national tours and in numerous regional theaters since graduating from Pace. She recently made her Broadway debut working on Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill starring Audra McDonald. When not performing, Lara is a freelance casting assistant and theatrical animal handler with William Berloni Theatrical Animals. Credits with WBTA include Broadway: Lady Day... and You Can't Take it With You, Film: Annie (2014), Peter Pan Live!, and TV and regional credits.
Photos
Director Trey Compton joins with Sorority Members- Lara Hayhurst, Rebecca Murillo, Juliana Lamia, Emma Flynn Bespolka, Julianne Roberts, Emily Bacino Althaus, Bridget Carey, Amelia Burkhardt and Jessie J. Potter
From: Photos: The Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE Celebrates Opening Night at the Engeman Theater
Choreographer Jay Gamboa joins with Sorority Members- Lara Hayhurst, Rebecca Murillo, Juliana Lamia, Emma Flynn Bespolka, Julianne Roberts, Emily Bacino Althaus, Bridget Carey, Amelia Burkhardt and Jessie J. Potter
From: Photos: The Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE Celebrates Opening Night at the Engeman Theater
the Cast of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder that includes-Mimi Bessette, Danny Gardner, Taylor Galvin, Cody Gerzewski, Lara Hayhurst, Sean Yves Lessard, Kate Loprest, Eric Jon Mahlum, Katherine McLaughlin and Matthew Patrick Quinn
From: Photo Coverage: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Opens at The John W. Theater Northport
Videos
Video: First Look at Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-16 14:43:14
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of LEGALLY BLONDE at California Music Circus
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-06-23 12:12:27
News
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, based on the classic motion picture.
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 7, 2025
Michael Frayn's legendary farce returns, in the Public's most go-for-broke physical comedy yet.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2025
Cody Gerszewski's A Room with a View musical, based on the classic novel by E.M. Forster, will get a private industry presentation at the AMT Theater (354 W 45th Street, New York NY 10036). The event will be held on Wednesday September 17.
by Russell Warne - Jul 13, 2025
Does 'The Wizard of Oz' retain its magic in 2025 on the Alabama Shakespeare Festival stage? Find out by reading Russell Warne's review.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present The Wizard of Oz, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Off-Broadway bow of the new musical Upside Down, written by Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello, with an official opening March 7th at AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 16, 2024
CLO's seasonal favorites may not be new, but they have yet to wear out their welcome.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024
Back by popular demand, Pittsburgh CLO is bringing a little holiday mischief once again with Matthew Lombardi's WHO'S HOLIDAY! as part of its Kara Cabaret series. Learn how to purchase tickets. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 2, 2024
City Theatre's brand, the last decade or so, has often been less is more. Tiny casts, simple sets, show don't tell, but also don't show. The last two or three seasons have included an increased focus on immersive unit sets, but the principle still stood... not anymore, though.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024
City Theatre has announced the upcoming production of POTUS, performances begin this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
Pittsburgh CLO has revealed its 2024 holiday season productions.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 14, 2024
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 14, 2024
The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated the opening night of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical last night, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. See photos from the opening night bows here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 10, 2024
AMT Theater is now presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of David, A New Musical. Check out photos from opening night here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024
AMT Theater will present the Off-Broadway premiere of David, A New Musical with music by Al Tapper, book and lyrics by Martha Rosenblatt, Gary Glickstein, and Mr.Tapper, with music direction by David Wolfson, and direction and choreography by Kyle Pleasant. See photos of the cast!
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 5, 2023
The CLO Cabaret's holiday special is delightfully raunchy, thanks to a go-for-broke performance by Lara Hayhurst.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023
Pittsburgh CLO's Kara Cabaret is getting a little naughty this holiday season with the R-Rated Matthew Lombardo's WHO'S HOLIDAY! Starring Lara Hayhurst and Directed by Trey Compton at the Greer Cabaret Theater December 1 – 31.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023
Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023
Watch a preview of the highly anticipated production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse, featuring the talented duo of Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez. Don't miss this captivating musical adaptation of the beloved novel and film.
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