Being in front of a live audience again. I get that in my concerts but there's nothing like being on Broadway.
Laura BenantiI do think that there is an almost more old fashioned mentality to the way musical theatre people and actresses especially are treated.
Laura BenantiWe learn by watching. That's what concerns me a little about the society we're in now because so much of what we're watching is entitled, self-centered, brats with no talent becoming very, very famous for literally no reason.
Laura BenantiI don't like the word "brand." When I see people creating a brand, it feels disingenuous.
Laura BenantiI think being young in a grownup world, I think it stunted me a little bit. I had to grow up too fast on the outside, but I didn't get to grow up on the inside in the way that you might if you're allowed to fail more.
Laura BenantiWhat's the worst, is when people clearly haven't researched you. One time an interviewer asked me if I do a lot of plays. I'm like, yeah. Have you Googled me? There's this thing called Google, and you can ask Google that question. Then you could come to me with informed questions that didn't make me feel like I am brand new to the world.
Laura Benanti