Laura Benanti on 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 4, Motherhood, and Comedy Show 'Nobody Cares'

New Role in Mayor of Kingstown

• 🎬 Actress and singer Laura Benanti joined Season 4 of "Mayor of Kingstown" as a correctional officer.
• 📌 Her character is a new type of role for her, filmed in Pittsburgh in January.

On-Set Challenges

• ⚠️ Benanti revealed a vasovagal response to blood, even fake blood, causing her to almost pass out.
• 🚑 On her first day of filming a gory scene, a medic was on standby with an alcohol swab in case she fainted.

Broadway Strike Averted

• 👏 Good news for Broadway: the musicians' strike was averted, following Actors' Equity settlement over the weekend.
• ✅ This brings relief to many, ensuring shows continue through the holidays.

Motherhood & Daughters

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Laura is a mother to two daughters, Ella and Louisa, who are largely unimpressed by her acting career.
• 💖 She shared that her daughters have distinct personalities, with the younger one being more energetic and ready to party.

International Comedy Success

• 🚀 Her comedy show, "Nobody Cares," has achieved international success, including a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performances in London.
• 🎥 The show is planned to be video captured for wider release.