Laura Benanti

Laura: (on critics of The Playboy Club) I'm tired of people judging before they've seen it. That exhausts me in general. The notion that people feel like they can speak so strongly and openly about something they've never even seen is frustrating. And it's been a little difficult to do the work in that environment because you're in a constant state of defensiveness. I feel defensive of the work instead of open, which is a frustrating place to come from as an artist.

Laura: (on her wedding with Steve Pasquale) We're both performers and used to being the center of attention, but we didn't want our wedding to be about that. We wanted it to be a celebration for our friends and family

Laura: I wish I could have gone to school, and I certainly recommend it to other people. I've learned from the best, but I missed out on being with people my own age, the socializing that goes along with that life.