Tony Award-winning actress and singer Laura Benanti brings her intimate one-woman show, “Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares,” to Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre for a limited five-performance engagement. According to event announcements from Steppenwolf Theatre, the production runs from May 21 through May 24, offering audiences a mix of personal storytelling, humor, and music.
What to Expect from “Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares”
The self-penned show tackles the realities of modern womanhood, parenting, and navigating public life with candid humor. Benanti uses a blend of original comedy and musical performances to connect with audiences, drawing on her extensive decades-long career on Broadway and television. According to materials released by Steppenwolf Theatre, the production strips away theatrical artifice to give fans a raw and funny look behind the curtain of her life and career.
Performance Schedule and Venue Details
Performances take place in the Downstairs Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre, located at 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. The five-show run kicks off on Wednesday, May 21, and concludes on Saturday, May 24. Tickets are available through the official Steppenwolf box office and online ticketing portal.
- Venue: Steppenwolf Theatre (Downstairs Theater)
- Location: 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL
- Dates: May 21 – May 24
- Format: One-woman comedy and musical show
Background on Laura Benanti
Benanti earned a Tony Award for her performance in the 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy and has received five Tony nominations overall. Her extensive stage credits include starring roles in She Loves Me, Into the Woods, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and My Fair Lady. Beyond the stage, she maintains an active screen career with recurring television roles and film appearances, alongside her viral internet comedy sketches.
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