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Laura Bell Bundy

Also Credited As: Laura Bundy

Birth Place: Lexington, KY, USA

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BIO

Laura Bell Bundy has originated the stage roles of Tina in Ruthless (Outer Critics/ Drama Desk Nominations), Amber in Broadway’s Hairspray, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical (Tony Nomination), played Glinda in Wicked and recently received an Ovation nomination for her role of Charity in Reprise 2.0’s ‘Sweet Charity.’



She’s appeared in over 100 hundred episodes of Television including roles on Perfect Harmony, Good Behavior, American Gods, How I Met Your Mother, The Guest Book, Angie Tribeca, Idiotsitter, Hart of Dixie, Fuller House, Documentary Now, AJ & The Queen, and Anger Management, and over a dozen television pilots that were not picked up! Films include Dream Girls, Jumanji, Life With Mikey, Adventures of Huck Finn, After The Reality, and the award-winning Beauty Mark among others.

Laura Bell has toured in concert worldwide since 2010. She's penned hundreds of songs as an EMI/Sony songwriter (2009-2016) including her Universal Records album, Achin’ & Shakin’ which debuted on Billboard’s Top 5 Country Music Chart, and has a gold record in Norway. She was nominated for CMT Breakout Video for Giddy On Up. Her Big Machine album “Another Piece Of Me” received rave reviews in 2015 with all four music videos written, directed, & produced by Bundy. Her music has been featured in several video games including Just Dance 3, Just Dance Now, and Guitar Hero.

In 2018, Laura Bell wrote and directed music/comedy videos for a Barefoot Wine campaign featuring Anna Ferris, Tituss Burgess, Cecily Strong, Chrissie Fit, and Yvonne Orji.

Laura Bell was the director/creator of Double Standards at The Town Hall, a sold-out concert for the advancement of women featuring Broadway stars, comedians, and pop artists including Sara Bareilles and Rosie O’Donnell. Double Standards was later founded as a charitable organization to benefit and empower women.

Laura Bell is the creator, composer and lyricist for Netflix’s “Mashville”. She is recently developed ‘Girl Time’ — a women’s history sketch comedy show for Free Form as creator, writer and executive producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2024
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Sylvia


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Trixie Norton


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Elle Woods


[Regional (US)]
Reading, 2005
Performer


[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Jane


[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Glinda (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]

(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]

(Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Amber Von Tussle


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
June


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Tina Denmark


[New York]
Reading, 2000
Amber Von Tussle


Movies

Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Courtney Aspinall
The Adventures of Huck Finn
[ 1993 ] Susan Wilks
Jumanji
[ 1995 ] Young Sarah
Surf School
[ 2006 ] Doris
Dreamgirls
[ 2006 ] Sweetheart
The Drum Beats Twice
[ 2008 ] Peggy
Watercolor Postcards
[ 2013 ] Sunny
After the Reality
[ 2016 ] Kelly
The Christmas Calendar
[ 2017 ] Emily
Beauty Mark
[ 2017 ] Lorraine
Pure Country Pure Heart
[ 2017 ] Marq Dunn
The F**k-It List
[ 2020 ] Suzanne Brooks

TV Shows

Anger Management
Dr. Jordan Denby, Jessie
Guiding Light
Marah Shayne Lewis, Marah Lewis
Hart of Dixie
Shelby Sinclair
How I Met Your Mother
Becky
Perfect Harmony
Kimmy Bell

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)

Laura Bell Bundy, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Laura Bell Bundy, Legally Blonde The Musical

Videos

News


THE COTTAGE Comes to the Cumberland Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

The Cumberland Theatre will continue their 37th season with the play The Cottage which will open Friday, June 6th and run for three weekends.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
Expert Tips: How to Ace Your Self-Tape Audition Every Time
by Spencer Glass - May 27, 2025

Nailing a self-tape audition is kind of like making a good cup of coffee: it takes the right ingredients, a little know-how, and just the right touch. Whatever the project might be, it can feel a bit nerve-wracking, and also maybe a tad awkward as you're most likely in your home. Let’s walk through how to navigate a self-tape that you'll feel proud of.
Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking $546,500 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, brought together industry insiders, stars and fans on May 19, 2025, for an evening of cards, camaraderie and record-breaking fundraising, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Feature: The Stars Sparkled at the 2025 CHITA RIVERA AWARDS
by Christina Pandolfi - May 21, 2025

With an incredible mix of all-star performances, the artists at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards didn't need an invitation to shine.
Photos: On the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Red Carpet
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2025

See photos from the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards red carpet here! Learn more about the Chita Rivera Awards and about the winners, including Buena Vista Social Club and more.
Savion Glover, Adrian Blake Enscoe and More Join as Performers at Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Marissa Jaret Winokur Hopes to Return to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur recently visited Sherri to discuss her return to the stage with Mama I’m a Big Girl Now and also teased a return to Broadway. Watch the interview now!
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL OBC Recording to be Released on Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on vinyl for the first time. Learn more and see how to purchase and stream the album!
Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur to Host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Hairspray stars Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Feature: 10 Questions with MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! Star Laura Bell Bundy at The Lexington Opera House
by Taylor Clemons - May 3, 2025

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! is running May 7th at 7:30p at the Lexington Opera House. Read our interview with one of the show's stars, Tony Award-nominee Laura Bell Bundy!
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy is bringing Legally Blonde to the Museum of Broadway! In a new video, she presents the iconic shoes that she wore in the original Broadway production to the museum as she reunites with the cast of the beloved musical.
Exclusive: How Jerry Mitchell & Co. Made Technicolor Magic In BOOP! THE MUSICAL with 'Where Is Betty?'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell breaks down the creation of “Where Is Betty?”—the viral showstopper from Boop! The Musical—and reveals how post-tryout rewrites, vintage inspiration, and theatrical illusion brought Betty Boop’s world to life onstage. Read our interview!
How to Recover from a Bad Audition
by Spencer Glass - Apr 20, 2025

When it comes to auditions, instead of praying for perfection, aim for presence. Being human in the room is way more powerful than pretending you’re not. Here's some tips for bouncing back when the occasional 'oops' happens in the room.
Melanie Moore and Georgina Pazcoguin to Join FASHION TALKS With Designer Randi Rahm
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Fashion Talks, the ongoing conversation series hosted by designer Randi Rahm, returns with two groundbreaking women of dance: Melanie Moore and Georgina Pazcoguin.
Photos: Broadway Stars Shine at Fashion Talks with Sierra Boggess and Laura Bell Bundy
by Emmy Rice - Apr 5, 2025

It was standing room only at the Randi Rahm pop-up on Madison Avenue for the latest installment of Fashion Talks, where Broadway powerhouses Laura Bell Bundy and Sierra Boggess took the mic for a candid, unscripted conversation. Check out the photos here.
LEGALLY BLONDE Postponed at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Legally Blonde has been postponed. Learn more about the production here.
Randi Rahm Brings Laura Bell Bundy and Sierra Boggess to FASHION TALKS
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

Randi Rahm continues her Fashion Talks series on April 2 with a Broadway-themed evening featuring two of the stage’s most celebrated stars: Laura Bell Bundy and Sierra Boggess.
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the theatre’s 2025-26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, making the 59th anniversary season the biggest and boldest in years.
Broadway and Drag Stars Dazzle at the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Get ready for a month of electrifying performances as Renaissance Theatre Company welcomes an all-star lineup of Broadway sensations and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites to its stage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Laura Bell Bundy been in?

Laura Bell Bundy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Laura Bell Bundy been in?

Laura Bell Bundy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Laura Bell Bundy been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.

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