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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

Videos

News


Randi Rahm Brings Laura Bell Bundy and Sierra Boggess to FASHION TALKS
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

Randi Rahm continues her Fashion Talks series on April 2 with a Broadway-themed evening featuring two of the stage’s most celebrated stars: Laura Bell Bundy and Sierra Boggess.
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the theatre’s 2025-26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, making the 59th anniversary season the biggest and boldest in years.
Broadway and Drag Stars Dazzle at the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Get ready for a month of electrifying performances as Renaissance Theatre Company welcomes an all-star lineup of Broadway sensations and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites to its stage.
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Original HAIRSPRAY Stars Reunite In MAMA. I'M A BIG GIRL NOW At The Lexington Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Lexington native and Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy is coming home to where it all began! Bundy, best known for her Broadway roles in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Wicked, is set to take the stage at the Lexington Opera House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now-celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hairspray with a historic cast reunion.
Interview: Laura Bell Bundy of SNS GALA at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Feb 23, 2025

Laura Overby had one of those “pinch me, I must be dreaming” moments when she found out she was going to be performing with Laura Bell Bundy at the Short North Stage’s gala 8 p.m. March 1 at the Garden Theatre (1187 N. High Street in downtown Columbus).
3 Ways to Stand Out at Your Next Audition
by Spencer Glass - Feb 23, 2025

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives direction on how to feel stronger in your next audition. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 
AVENUE Q Director Jason Moore Tapped for LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel Series ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025

Stage and film director Jason Moore, who helmed Broadway's Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical, and the first Pitch Perfect movie, will pick up the directing reins for the first two episodes of Amazon MGM's Elle.
See MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW and More at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Audiences won’t want to miss nonstop music, dance and electrifying performances as Broadway’s biggest stars take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Registration Now Open for TAKE IT FROM THE TOP Summer Arts Camps
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

Registration is now open for TAKE IT FROM THE TOP, a series of hands-on summer camps taught by Broadway professionals. The workshops are an opportunity for students of all skill levels to work on singing, acting, and dancing through small classes that allow for individual mentoring.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Kiltie on the 2024/2025 Broadway Concert Series at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, which opened in 2010, is an elegant, high-tech, 330 seat facility, with the mission to enhance the quality of life for Aventura by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for audiences of all ages. 
Playwright, Director & Dancer Joel Paley Passes Away at 69
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and director Joel Paley. Paley was the writer of Ruthless and more. Learn more about Paley's life and career here.
Laura Bell Bundy, Orfeh, and More Will Take Part in CALIFORNIA LOVE Benefit at Sony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

CALIFORNIA LOVE, a benefit concert supporting emergency relief efforts for the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and neighboring cities, will take place next month at Sony Hall.
Audition Tips and Advice for 2025
by Spencer Glass - Jan 18, 2025

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives tips surrounding the 2025 audition season. What if this is the audition season you shine brighter than ever? What if you just figure it out, and feel really freaking good about yourself during the next couple months? Ask yourself THOSE questions.
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
How To Answer Tough Questions About Your Acting Career During The Holidays
by Spencer Glass - Dec 23, 2024

Spencer Glass, coach and actor, shares tips in combating difficult questions that are sometimes asked during the holidays. Before we go deeper, let me just say this: you don't owe anyone an explanation as you're passing the lasagna around the table.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

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
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 11, 2024

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.

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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