Laura Benanti to Headline Barrington Stage Company Gala

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, will host its Annual Summer Gala with a special performance by Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti in Tales from Soprano Isle on Monday, July 23 at 5:00pm at the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage.

"We are thrilled that the highly acclaimed actress, singer and comedienne Laura Benanti will bring her tremendous talent to Barrington Stage," said Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. "She is the perfect choice for an evening of summer fun!"

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony nominee Laura Benanti brings her sublime solo show, Tales from Soprano Isle, to Barrington Stage. Laura just completed her run in Steve Martin's Meteor Shower on Broadway, opposite Amy Schumer, and ?has ?earned? rave reviews for her frequent and hilarious portrayal of Melania Trump on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The highly celebrated actress took Broadway by storm at the age of 18, having starred in acclaimed productions of Gypsy, She Loves Me and many more, and has appeared on various television shows in recent years including "The Detour" (currently on Season 3), "Nashville," "The Good Wife," "Nurse Jackie" and CBS action drama "Supergirl." Additionally, she played Elsa Schrader in NBC's The Sound of Music LIVE." Tales from Soprano Isle will feature songs from Laura's career along with humorous anecdotes and experiences that she has encountered on and off the stage and screen.

The Gala Chair is Debra Miersma; Reba Evenchik and Laurie Schwartz are Gala Co-Chairs.

All proceeds from the BSC Gala support BSC's three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to find fresh, bold ways of bringing new audiences into the theatre, especially young people.

Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson