I don't think theater is dying, and musicals are a great American art form. We've got apple pie, jazz and musical theater. Laura Benanti americanappleart Change image and share on social
Do I want to write a musical? No. I like to do musicals. Laura Benanti musicalwrite Change image and share on social
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. Laura Benanti actoractressbiological share on social
My parents were in 'Brigadoon' on Broadway when I was a couple of years old. Laura Benanti brigadoonbroadwaycouple Change image and share on social
I actually enjoy Britney Spears. Not as a singer but as a performer. I just enjoy watching her. I think, 'You are so brave.' Laura Benanti bravebritneyenjoy Change image and share on social
Of course I wanted an agent from the time I was like 5, but my mother was like, 'No, you're going to be normal, you're going to go to school, you're going to get good grades, you're going to play soccer, and if you do well, if you keep your grades up, you can do one community-theater show a year.' Laura Benanti agentcommunitygood share on social
Well, I'm grateful for all the experiences that I've had. Laura Benanti experiencegratefulhave Change image and share on social
I was always a little adult. Even as a little kid, I just couldn't understand why I was surrounded by all these kids. I took things very seriously. Laura Benanti adultkidsurround Change image and share on social
I was not a fan of the Bush administration, as I think many of us were not. Laura Benanti administrationbushfan Change image and share on social
I think that every therapist that I know, including my dad and my sister, have their own issues. But that empathy is what makes them good at their job. Laura Benanti dadempathygood Change image and share on social