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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 is currently filming 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)
(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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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.
Hamish Linklater, Jeff Hiller, & Steve Buscemi Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars Photo
Hamish Linklater, Jeff Hiller, & Steve Buscemi Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Broadway alums Hamish Linklater and Jeff Hiller, along with Emmy winner Steve Buscemi, will all appear as guest stars in the ongoing third season of Elsbeth.
Video: Tony Hale Stars in Exclusive Clip From New Episode of ELSBETH Season 3 Photo
Video: Tony Hale Stars in Exclusive Clip From New Episode of ELSBETH Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

In a new exclusive clip from Episode 6 of the ongoing third season, Elsbeth, Officer Nikki Reynolds, and Lieutenant Steve Connor visit the fancy home of billionaire Craig Hollis, played by guest star Tony Hale. Watch it now.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Girl, I'm Golfing with Billie Aken-Tyers Photo
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Girl, I'm Golfing with Billie Aken-Tyers
by Jayke Workman - Nov 9, 2025

I am joined by Billie Aken-Tyers, as she shares her journey from performer to director, discussing her recent appointment to the position of Resident Director for SIX The Musical. We chat about her experience as Associate Director to Tye Blue on the Off-Broadway hit, Titanique, as well as directing Laura Benanti in her own original biographical musical.
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: ELSBETH Channels MY FAIR LADY in New Photos from Halloween Episode Photo
Photos: ELSBETH Channels MY FAIR LADY in New Photos from Halloween Episode
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Photos from the latest Halloween-themed episode of Elsbeth, which sees the fan-favorite detective celebrate the holiday by channeling Eliza Doolittle, the 'loverly' protagonist of Broadway's My Fair Lady.
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti recently stopped by TODAY to discuss joining Season Four of the crime series Mayor of Kingstown, also speaking on the recent agreements with the Broadway League, which averted a potential Broadway strike. Watch the interview now.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Oct 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 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 Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

During Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti reprised her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump. Watch the clip now!
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.
Watch: Laura Benanti in New JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Music Video Photo
Watch: Laura Benanti in New JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

A new music video has been released starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti from Jo - The Little Women Musical. Learn more about Jo - The Little women musical, and watch the video here!
Video: Lindsay Mendez Stars in ELSBETH Season 3 Clip with Sondheim Reference Photo
Video: Lindsay Mendez Stars in ELSBETH Season 3 Clip with Sondheim Reference
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of Elsbeth, CBS has released a sneak peek clip from the first episode, which features Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez as the new character Officer Grace Hackett. Watch it now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 3, 2025- In the Rehearsal Room with CHESS and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 3, 2025- In the Rehearsal Room with CHESS and More
by - Oct 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Laura Benanti, Ali Stroker and More to Join TDF's Fall Fundraiser BROADWAY BREAKFAST Photo
Laura Benanti, Ali Stroker and More to Join TDF's Fall Fundraiser BROADWAY BREAKFAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

Laura Benanti will host TDF's annual fall fundraiser Broadway Breakfast. The event will also feature performances by Benanti with musical direction by Billy Stritch and more. Learn how to attend!
Video: ELSBETH Season 3 Official Trailer Teases New Guest Stars Stephen Colbert, Anna Photo
Video: ELSBETH Season 3 Official Trailer Teases New Guest Stars Stephen Colbert, Annaleigh Ashford, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

Our favorite detective is back! Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of Elsbeth, CBS has released an official trailer for the upcoming season, which is full of new guest stars, including a few Broadway faces. Check out the preview now.
Dianne Wiest and Lois Smith Join ELSBETH as Season 3 Guest Stars Photo
Dianne Wiest and Lois Smith Join ELSBETH as Season 3 Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

Broadway veterans Dianne Wiest and Lois Smith, along with Tony Hale, have joined the guest star lineup for Season 3 of Elsbeth. The CBS detective series, led by Carrie Preston, will return for its third season on October 12, 2025.
Broadway's Laura Benanti and Norm Lewis Will Perform At NJPAC's Annual Spotlight Gala Photo
Broadway's Laura Benanti and Norm Lewis Will Perform At NJPAC's Annual Spotlight Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that musical theater superstars, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis, will perform at the Arts Center's annual fundraiser, the Women@NJPAC Spotlight Gala.
Laura Benanti and Eleanor Grant to Celebrate JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL With Onl Photo
Laura Benanti and Eleanor Grant to Celebrate JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL With Online Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers will celebrate the recent cast album Jo – The Little Women Musical – a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women – with the special online event.
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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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