Show People with Paul Wontorek Interview: Broadway Star Laura Benanti

It's been a whirlwind month for Tony winner Laura Benanti. The lovable actress nabbed her fourth Tony nomination (for playing the kooky model Candela in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and learned she's headed to primetime (NBC recently picked up her TV series, The Playboy Club). Benanti had plenty to discuss when she swung by Broadway.com's studio to sit down with Show People host Paul Wontorek. During the chat, Benanti got personal about her friendship with Gypsy and Women on the Verge co-star Patti LuPone, why her marriage (to actor Steven Pasquale) works so well and fond memories of the late Arthur Laurents. The Broadway beauty also excitedly discussed shooting the Playboy pilot and whether she plans on posing for the famous magazine. Take a look below!

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[Paul3689]

I really wish she was my friend. Seriously, she seems lovely!

[ggfanjase]

I had no idea she was THIS fun.  Where have I been? *adds to favourite*

[bnorem09]

It's sad watching this now that Playboy Club was cancelled. Such a good show.

[jazzsingerableful]

*sigh* Why is she married to some other guy and not me?

[RentandWicked]

I love Laura! Great interview

[CArownny]

Laura Benanti IS Celes Chere (voice wise).

[candyDREAMER]

"oh, tons of that shit!" hahahahaha she's awesome!

[KSS998]

She's SOOOO gorgeous. And talented. Ridiculous.

[kdmt1018]

she and i would be such good friends. haha she's SO Fun.

[boynamedalexxx]

She is SO gorgeous and SO talented. She can seriously do anything. She can be mousy and insecure (Louise), sexy and confident (Gypsy Rose Lee), and sexy, funny and quirky (Candela [WOTV]).

[tgargz]

"that threw me Barbra Walters" lmao Laura Benanti is amazing!!