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BIO

Chicago native Laura Schein has been singing, dancing, and acting professionally since the age of 10. Her acting credits include Showtime's Masters of Sex, Weeds, YouTube Originals' Sing It!, multiple award-winning indie films, and roles at theaters such as Geffen, Goodman, Center Theatre Group, Goodspeed, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens, Sacred Fools, and Manhattan Theater Club. She co-created the improvised series Crystal’s Balls for Funny Or Die, for which she received an LA WebFest "Outstanding Lead Actress" nomination. As a child actor, she guest starred opposite Kyle Chandler and Luis Guzman on CBS' Early Edition, and Joan Cusack on ABC's What About Joan, and played Little Girl in the first national tour of Frank Galati's Ragtime.



Her dance and award-winning choreography has been featured in films and live shows, and a music video for The Killers. She’s also toured symphony halls around the US singing and dancing with Jason Alexander in his one-man show An Evening With Jason Alexander.

Laura is one of the co-creators of the new musical Emojiland, a 2018 Richard Rodgers Award finalist. She’s also the lyricist on a new musical series in development for Quibi.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes


Writing

Book, Music, Lyrics

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News


MISS HYSTERIA, F WORD and More Set for Goodspeed's 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The 20th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals will take place. The three-day festival of brand-new works will feature insider events, seminars, a cabaret, staged readings, and a special 20th Anniversary Festival Concert.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025

Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
MUSI-CAL to Spotlight Five New Musicals at Catalina Jazz Club in June
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the next installment of its ongoing MUSI-CAL series, taking place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
EMILY GOGLIA PRESENTS THE LIMELIGHT CLUB Debuts at Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Emily Goglia Presents The Limelight Club debuts at Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood next week. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
Review: THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Evan Henerson - Sep 2, 2024

The work’s premiere at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum feels like a couple of different narratives – along with a screed or two – stuffed into a single evening. It’s an identity quest! It’s a perilous journey to motherhood! It’s a rumination/condemnation on what it means to be Latino! It’s a…circus?
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Bernardo Cubria's play THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINÉ VOTE explores election year themes with humor at Theatricum. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On Monday, December 4
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

Clayton Farris and Laura Schein host the MUSI-CAL concert featuring selections from four cutting-edge musicals. This event showcases the development of new musicals and supports Southern California music creators. Join us for a night of creativity and innovation!
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room, Monday, June 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday, June 5th.
MUSI-CAL Hosted by Clayton Farris & Laura Schein is Coming To The Bourbon Room This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday March 13th.
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On November 7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday November 7th, 2022.
EMOJILAND Tour To Close Following First Stop; Production Will Be Recorded In Columbus
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2022

The producers of EMOJILAND THE MUSICAL announced that the production’s national tour will close after its opening in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. The hit 2020 Off-Broadway show was set for a seven-week tour originally scheduled to kick off on Friday, June 3rd in Columbus, Ohio and play several other cities across the United States.
EMOJILAND Comes To The Boch Center Shubert Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

The Boston premiere of EMOJILAND comes to The Boch Center Shubert Theatre from Tuesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 19, 2022. The national tour of the 2020 Off-Broadway show that wowed NYC audiences (and critics alike) with its vibrance, electric energy and heart will be stopping in seven cities across America this summer.
Full Cast Announced For A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at the Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022

After a two year intermission due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A Little New Music is back at Hollywood's historic Catalina Jazz Club with a fresh look at new musical theatre material. Audiences of A Little New Music's concert series will once again discover a distinguished variety of artists and a diverse assortment of songs intent on becoming future classics of the American musical theatre.
Marissa Matthews, AJ Raphael & More to Star in Monthly Musical Cabaret at The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a new, monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway’s best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway. Guests can sing along to their favorite songs, discover new talent, and hear stories from artists' time spent on and off the stage. 
Ali Ewoldt, Tavi Gevinson & More to Star in 54/54/54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022

After three long years, it’s back. Come witness the longest setlist in Feinstein’s/54 Below history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between. 
BWW Review: The Roustabouts Theatre Co brings zany laughter with FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS
by E.H. Reiter - Nov 20, 2021

If you’re looking for some comedy to cut through the holiday sweetness that takes over this season, then FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS with its talented cast presenting short comedic playlets are sure to entertain.  FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS by The Roustabouts Theatre Cois running through December 4th.
Layton Williams, Alex Thomas-Smith, and Will Wilhelm Join Panel Discussions For LGBT History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2021

The University of Wolverhampton is presenting Friday afternoon Zoom panels featuring musical theatre performers and writers as part of LGBT History Month. On Friday 5th February at 4pm, Dr. James Lovelock will be joined by Layton Williams (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Alex Thomas-Smith (Bat Out Of Hell) and Will Wilhelm (Oklahoma!).
BWW Blog: The Best Advice They've Ever Received - Theatre Around the World
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - Dec 7, 2020

In these hard times, we could all use some good advice! I reached out to some in the theatre community, and here’s what they had to say...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Laura Schein written?

Laura Schein has written 1 shows including Emojiland (Book, Music, Lyrics).

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