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Musical theatre is my first love.

Laura Benanti

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Laura Benanti
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: July 15
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Singer
Stage Actor
New York City
New York
Laura Ilene Benanti
Theatre
Musical
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