Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti

Keynote Speaker: Tony Award-Winning Actress & Singer

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Laura Benanti Biography

Tony Award-winner and 5-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated stage and screen actress who recently debuted to rapturous reviews in the film WORTH at the Sundance Film Festival opposite Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan.

Benanti also recently wrapped on the film Here Today starring opposite Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish. Her television credits include series regular roles on the Samantha Bee and Jason Jones produced TBS show "The Detour," "Go On" opposite Matthew Perry, and "Starved" for FX as well as recurring and guest appearances "Supergirl," ABC's "Nashville" and "Eli Stone," CBS' "The Good Wife" and "Elementary," Showtime's "Nurse Jackie" and "The Big C," NBC's The Sound of Music Live, "Law and Order: SVU," and USA's "Royal Pains". She frequently appears on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in her comedic portrayal of First Lady Melania Trump. Most recently, Laura stars in the hit TV series "Younger" with Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff.

Benanti made a triumphant return to Broadway in 2019 as Eliza Doolittle in Lincoln Center's acclaimed production of "My Fair Lady." A native of Kinnelon, New Jersey, she won Paper Mill Playhouse's Rising Star Award for her portrayal of Dolly Levi in her high school production of "Hello, Dolly!" and from there, she went on to take Broadway by storm, making her Broadway debut at the young age of 18 as Maria in "The Sound of Music," opposite Richard Chamberlain.

Since then, she has wowed in musicals and plays alike, most recently in Steve Martin's hit Broadway play, "Meteor Shower," where she co starred alongside Amy Schumer and Keegan Michael Key. Other Broadway roles include Amalia Balash in "She Loves Me," for which she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards. For Lincoln Center, Laura was nominated for a Tony Award and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her starring role in the Broadway production of "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," and also starred in their Broadway production of Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room" or "The Vibrator Play."

Benanti earned the 2008 Tony Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, a Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her revelatory portrayal of Gypsy Rose Lee in "Gypsy" opposite Patti LuPone. Other Broadway roles include "The Wedding Singer, Nine" (starring Antonio Banderas), her Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-nominated performance of Cinderella in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," and her Tony nominated turn in "Swing!"

Other distinguished theater performances include the Public Theater's production of Christopher Durang's "Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them," Perdita in "The Winter's Tale" at the Williamstown Theatre Festival opposite Kate Burton, Anne in "A Little Night Music" at the L.A. Opera opposite Victor Garber, Eileen in "Wonderful Town" opposite Donna Murphy, and Rosabella in "The Most Happy Fella," both for City Center Encores.

Benanti has performed numerous concert engagements, both solo in her critically-lauded "Tales from Soprano Isle," and with her mother, in their new duo show "The Story Goes On." In September 2013, she released her debut album, "In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention: Live at 54 Below" on Broadway Records to rave reviews.

Benanti published a comedic book on motherhood “M is for Mama and also Merlot” co-written with her friend and acclaimed Met Soprano Kate Mangiameli.

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Laura Benanti Videos

Laura Benanti Sings Theater Show Tunes in a Game of Song Association | ELLE
Laura Benanti Explains the Plays of the 2018-19 Broadway Season

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What topics does Laura Benanti speak about?

Laura Benanti is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Acting, Entertainers, Performing Arts, Music and Celebrity.

Where does Laura Benanti travel from?

Laura Benanti generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Laura Benanti?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Benanti for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Benanti for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Laura Benanti is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Acting Speakers and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Benanti for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Laura Benanti generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phillipa Soo, Jeremy Jordan and Audra McDonald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Benanti for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

Laura Benanti Videos

Laura Benanti Sings Theater Show Tunes in a Game of Song Association | ELLE
Laura Benanti Explains the Plays of the 2018-19 Broadway Season

Laura Benanti News

  • 15 Questions in 15 Minutes with Broadway’s Laura Benanti

    After taking Broadway by storm at the age of eighteen as Maria in The Sound of Music, the super-talented multi-nominated multiple award-winning star Laura Benanti has appeared in such notable Broadway productions as Swing!, Into the Woods, Nine, The Wedding Singer, Gypsy (for which she earned the 2008 Tony Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical), In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, She Loves Me, Meteor Shower, and most recently, in 2019, in My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center.

  • Laura Benanti Joins ‘Gossip Girl’ Cast On HBO Max

    No word yet on character details, but the actress joins Gossip Girl cast. The upcoming series features a new generation of New York private school teens introduced to the social surveillance of Gossip Girl. The series will address just how much social media and New York itself has changed in the intervening years.

  • Laura Benanti to Join 'My Fair Lady' on Broadway - The New York ...

    Henry Higgins will have to grow accustomed to a new face: the Tony-winning actress Laura Benanti is joining the cast of “My Fair Lady” as Eliza Doolittle.

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  • How do I book Laura Benanti to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Laura Benanti for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Laura Benanti, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Laura Benanti or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Laura Benanti for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Laura Benanti, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Laura Benanti are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Benanti, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Laura Benanti speak about?

    Laura Benanti is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Acting, Entertainers, Performing Arts, Music and Celebrity.
  • Where does Laura Benanti travel from?

    Laura Benanti generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Laura Benanti?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Benanti for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Benanti for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Laura Benanti or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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