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Laura Bell Bundy

Also Credited As: Laura Bundy

Birth Place: Lexington, KY, USA

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BIO

Laura Bell Bundy has originated the stage roles of Tina in Ruthless (Outer Critics/ Drama Desk Nominations), Amber in Broadway’s Hairspray, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical (Tony Nomination), played Glinda in Wicked and recently received an Ovation nomination for her role of Charity in Reprise 2.0’s ‘Sweet Charity.’



She’s appeared in over 100 hundred episodes of Television including roles on Perfect Harmony, Good Behavior, American Gods, How I Met Your Mother, The Guest Book, Angie Tribeca, Idiotsitter, Hart of Dixie, Fuller House, Documentary Now, AJ & The Queen, and Anger Management, and over a dozen television pilots that were not picked up! Films include Dream Girls, Jumanji, Life With Mikey, Adventures of Huck Finn, After The Reality, and the award-winning Beauty Mark among others.

Laura Bell has toured in concert worldwide since 2010. She's penned hundreds of songs as an EMI/Sony songwriter (2009-2016) including her Universal Records album, Achin’ & Shakin’ which debuted on Billboard’s Top 5 Country Music Chart, and has a gold record in Norway. She was nominated for CMT Breakout Video for Giddy On Up. Her Big Machine album “Another Piece Of Me” received rave reviews in 2015 with all four music videos written, directed, & produced by Bundy. Her music has been featured in several video games including Just Dance 3, Just Dance Now, and Guitar Hero.

In 2018, Laura Bell wrote and directed music/comedy videos for a Barefoot Wine campaign featuring Anna Ferris, Tituss Burgess, Cecily Strong, Chrissie Fit, and Yvonne Orji.

Laura Bell was the director/creator of Double Standards at The Town Hall, a sold-out concert for the advancement of women featuring Broadway stars, comedians, and pop artists including Sara Bareilles and Rosie O’Donnell. Double Standards was later founded as a charitable organization to benefit and empower women.

Laura Bell is the creator, composer and lyricist for Netflix’s “Mashville”. She is recently developed ‘Girl Time’ — a women’s history sketch comedy show for Free Form as creator, writer and executive producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2024
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Sylvia

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Trixie Norton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Elle Woods

[Regional (US)]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Jane

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Glinda (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Amber Von Tussle

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
June

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Tina Denmark

[New York]
Reading, 2000
Amber Von Tussle


Movies

Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Courtney Aspinall
The Adventures of Huck Finn
[ 1993 ] Susan Wilks
Jumanji
[ 1995 ] Young Sarah
Surf School
[ 2006 ] Doris
Dreamgirls
[ 2006 ] Sweetheart
The Drum Beats Twice
[ 2008 ] Peggy
Watercolor Postcards
[ 2013 ] Sunny
After the Reality
[ 2016 ] Kelly
The Christmas Calendar
[ 2017 ] Emily
Beauty Mark
[ 2017 ] Lorraine
Pure Country Pure Heart
[ 2017 ] Marq Dunn
The F**k-It List
[ 2020 ] Suzanne Brooks

TV Shows

Anger Management
Dr. Jordan Denby, Jessie
Guiding Light
Marah Shayne Lewis, Marah Lewis
Hart of Dixie
Shelby Sinclair
How I Met Your Mother
Becky
Perfect Harmony
Kimmy Bell

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)

Laura Bell Bundy, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Laura Bell Bundy, Legally Blonde The Musical

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News


Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.
Video: Marc Shaiman Visits Original HAIRSPRAY Trio at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

Watch Marc Shaiman reunite with original Hairspray stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, and Kerry Butler at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW in the video here!
Photos: Matthew Morrison Joins HAIRSPRAY Alums in MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

See photos of Matthew Morrison on stage with his Hairspray alums in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Original HAIRSPRAY Star Matthew Morrison Stops By MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

Broadway's original Link Larkin, Matthew Morrison, stopped by for a visit with his pals Marissa Jaret-Winokur, Kerry Buter and Laura Bell Bundy! Watch as Matt and the gals take a trip down memory lane to perform a Hairspray classic, 'I Can Hear the Bells' in the video below!
MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW Enters Finals Two Weeks At New World Stages

The hit Off-Broadway 'Hairspray' reunion Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now is entering its final two weeks of performances at New World Stages through December 21, 2024!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Season

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 9, 2024.
Videos You Missed This Week: SWEPT AWAY, ELF, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 6, 2024 with videos from Swept Away, Elf, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Meet the It Girls of Off-Broadway- Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler & Marissa Jaret Winokur

Once upon a time, they were just kids in Hairspray. Now, 22 years later, these big girls are back together again. Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur have reunited off-Broadway in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now. Watch in this video as they chat about the new show.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! Extends at New World Stages Through Late December

Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! is extending its limited engagement at New World Stages. A heartwarming, hilarious, and unforgettable night of Broadway magic, Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! reunites Hairspray original cast members. Learn more!
Photos: Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless Visit MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW!

Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of them backstage with the cast here!
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at MAMA I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! Opening Night

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now reunites the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber of Broadway's Hairspray. BroadwayWorld was at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW Opens At New World Stages

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now reunites the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber of Broadway's Hairspray at New World Stages, opening tonight! Read the reviews...
Can Actors Also Have a Full-Time Job?

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives his thoughts on being a full time actor and holding a full-time job. What if being an actor meant you had a parallel career that you love?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Laura Bell Bundy been in?

Laura Bell Bundy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Laura Bell Bundy been in?

Laura Bell Bundy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Laura Bell Bundy been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.

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