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Laura Benanti
Lesher Center Presents
- Date: 06/25/2022 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Tony® Award-winner and five-time Tony® nominee.
Tony® Award-winner and five-time Tony Award® nominee Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated stage and screen actress. Benanti can currently be seen in Netflix's Worth starring opposite Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci, and Amy Ryan, as well as in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s upcoming film Tick, Tick…Boom!
Benanti can also be seen in HBO Max’s much anticipated "Gossip Girl" reboot. Additionally, Benanti recently reprised her role in the final season of the hit TV series "Younger" and starred opposite Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the comedy film Here Today released in May 2021.
Benanti’s other credits include appearing as a guest star on the Showtime series "Cinema Toast," created by Jeff Baena and produced by the Duplass Brothers, as well as the highly regarded variety show "Ziwe" featuring comedian Ziwe Fumudoh. Benanti also created and executive produced the HBO Max special, "Homeschool Musical: Class Of 2020," co-authored a children’s board book M is for MAMA (and also Merlot): A Modern Mom’s ABC’s with Metropolitan Opera star Kate Mangiameli, and released a self-titled studio album in 2020 for Sony Music Masterworks. The album is comprised of contemporary covers, jazz influenced torch songs, and comedic takes on beloved favorites.
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