Biography
Laura Benanti (born July 15, 1979) is an American actress and singer. Over the course of her Broadway career, she has received five Tony Award nominations. She played Louise in the 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy, winning the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2016 she starred in She Loves Me as Amalia Balash, which was televised. She played Elsa Schräder in the 2013 NBC television production of The Sound of Music Live!, appeared as Sadie Stone in Nashville in 2014 and 2...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Everything's Going to Be Great
2025
as Tallulah Bankhead
When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regio...
Kinda Pregnant
2025
as Daisy's Mom
When Lainy's plan to settle down and start a family falls apart, she puts on a fake baby bump, tells a lie — and accidentally falls for her dream guy.
Goodrich
2024
as Naomi
Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on his daughter fro...
The Shade
2024
as Renee Beckman
Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father's death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to bre...
No Hard Feelings
2023
as Allison Becker
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their ...
Becoming Benanti: The Role of a Lifetime
2022
as Self (pre-recorded video)
A one woman show written and performed by Kayla Capone Kasper where she auditions for the role of a lifetime, Laura Benanti.
Reopening: The Broadway Revival
2022
as Self
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-awaited reopening nights while the theater industry learns how...
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as Judy
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
Worth
2021
as Karen Donato
Kenneth Feinberg, a powerful D.C. lawyer appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund, fights off the cynicism, bureaucracy, and politics associated with...
Here Today
2021
as Francine
Veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns, who is slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends a talented young New York street singer Emma Payge...
Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020
2020
as Self - Host
Inspired by the viral success of Tony-winner Laura Benanti's #sunshinesongs, this feel-good docu-special spotlights a talented group of high school se...
Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020
2020
Producer
Inspired by the viral success of Tony-winner Laura Benanti's #sunshinesongs, this feel-good docu-special spotlights a talented group of high school se...
Laura Benanti: Live From the West Side
2020
Streamed live from New York’s Shubert Virtual Studios, the show will feature a mix of Broadway show tunes, pop songs, and personal stories from Laura’...
She Loves Me: Behind the Curtain
2017
as Self
Step into Maraczek's and tour behind-the-scenes of She Loves Me, including interviews with the cast, crew, and production team. Laura Benanti, Gavin C...
Tangled: Before Ever After
2017
as Lady Caine (voice)
Rapunzel grapples with the responsibilities of being a princess and the overprotective ways of her father. While she wholeheartedly loves Eugene, Rapu...
Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale
2016
as Melania Trump
Late night host Stephen Colbert leads a live 2016 election night special of anything-goes political satire and social commentary. Featuring real-time ...
She Loves Me
2016
as Amalia
Amalia and Georg work together at a modest Hungarian perfumerie, and have disliked each other from the very beginning. He thinks she's stuck up, and s...
Russian Broadway Shut Down
2014
as Sophia
Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performance. The Russian Broadway community responds.
The Sound of Music Live!
2013
as Baroness Elsa Schrader
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the...
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
2010
as Self
Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and works of one of Broadway's greatest legends — the one and only Stephen Sondheim. For the master com...
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2010
as Candela
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a musical with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane. Based on the Pedro Almodóvar ...
As Blood Runs Deep
2010
as Allison Connor
Small-town detective Noah Cordin is called to solve a juvenile homicide that occurred during a home burglary in his affluent town of Hilliard. The dea...
Falling for Grace
2006
as Alexandra
Grace is a Chinese American who longs to be a part of New York's high society. At a socialite event, she is mistaken for a Hong Kong heiress and meets...
Take the Lead
2006
as Tina
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students'...
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
2005
as Cinderella (segment "Into the Woods") (archive footage)
Broadway royalty and Tony-winners Tommy Tune, Carol Channing, Robert Goulet, and Harvey Fierstein are your hosts for this third compilation of great m...