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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
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My mother was an actress and my voice teacher, an incredible voice teacher. My biological father is an actor, and my stepfather, who raised me along with my mother, is a psychotherapist. I was always supported in creative ventures.
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Being in front of a live audience again. I get that in my concerts but there's nothing like being on Broadway.
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