109 - Laura Benanti: Broadway, Resilience & Audition Stories

She's a Tony Award winner, Broadway icon and one of musical theatre's most celebrated leading ladies: Laura Benanti is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!

From starring in Broadway classics including Gypsy, She Loves Me and My Fair Lady to scene-stealing appearances on television in Younger, Supergirl and The Gilded Age, Laura has built an extraordinary career on stage and screen. She's a 5 time Tony Award nominee (and one time winner) as well as a multi-Outer Critics Circle Award winner.

On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Laura talk about life on Broadway, the realities of sustaining a long career in theatre, and the joy of continually finding new creative challenges.

They also dive into audition stories, dream roles, the changing landscape of musical theatre, and the importance of authenticity both on and off the stage. Along the way, Laura shares reflections on resilience, creativity and the lessons she's learned from decades in the spotlight, while Tia discovers what it really takes to become a Broadway legend.

Don't miss Laura's new show "Nobody Cares" in London until July 26th: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/laura-benanti-nobody-cares-2026/

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