Laura Darrell
Birth Place: Portland, Maine
Latest News on Laura Darrell:
NewYorkRep & Sea Dog Rising Launch CURTAIN RISING, A Play Development Grant Program Fostering Bold New Playwrights (Apr 10, 2025)
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Rising Launch 'Curtain Rising' Play Development Program (Apr 9, 2025)
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2024)
NewYorkRep & Sea Dog Rising Launch CURTAIN RISING, A Play Development Grant Program Fostering Bold New Playwrights (Apr 10, 2025)
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Rising Launch 'Curtain Rising' Play Development Program (Apr 9, 2025)
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2024)
BIO
Laura Darrell has acted professionally since the age of 10, appearing on tv shows and films on AMC, SYFY, Amazon Prime, Hulu as well as acclaimed film festivals, including Sundance and Cinequest. Laura has also performed lead roles in theaters across the country and internationally, including Canada and Thailand.
She graduated a Magna Cum Laude Scholar from USC (LA), and before that she attended NYU Tisch (both undergrad) as well as the Oxford Shakespeare Intensive at BADA (UK).
For more ways to follow Laura, please check out her Instagram: @lauraedarrell and Youtube: youtube.com/thelauradarrell.
Photos
Matt Dengler (center) with the cast (L to R) Rose Hemingwayin, Anthony Blaha, Emily Daly, Nick Gaswirth, Nancy Johnston, Reathel Bean, Paul Murphy, Allison Carr, Anthony Apicella, Laura Darrell and Tony Roberts
Date:
02/22/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at York Theatre's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Matt Dengler (center) with the cast (L to R) Rose Hemingwayin, Anthony Blaha, Emily Daly, Nick Gaswirth, Nancy Johnston, Reathel Bean, Paul Murphy, Allison Carr, Anthony Apicella, Laura Darrell and Tony Roberts
Date:
02/22/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at York Theatre's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Matt Dengler (center) with the cast (L to R) Rose Hemingwayin, Anthony Blaha, Emily Daly, Nick Gaswirth, Nancy Johnston, Reathel Bean, Paul Murphy, Allison Carr, Anthony Apicella, Laura Darrell and Tony Roberts
Date:
02/22/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at York Theatre's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Matt Dengler (center) with the cast (L to R) Rose Hemingwayin, Anthony Blaha, Emily Daly, Nick Gaswirth, Nancy Johnston, Reathel Bean, Paul Murphy, Allison Carr, Anthony Apicella, Laura Darrell and Tony Roberts
Date:
02/22/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at York Theatre's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Nick Gaswirth, Reathal Bean, Anthony Blaha, Paul Murphy, Tony Roberts, Matt Dengler, David Green and Anthony Apicella; (Seated, L to R Allison Carr, Rosemary Hemingway, Emily Daly, composer Sheldon Harnick, Nancy Johnston, Judy Kaye and Laura Darrell
Date:
02/18/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Nick Gaswirth, Reathal Bean, Anthony Blaha, Paul Murphy, Tony Roberts, Matt Dengler, David Green and Anthony Apicella; (Seated, L to R Allison Carr, Rosemary Hemingway, Emily Daly, composer Sheldon Harnick, Nancy Johnston, Judy Kaye and Laura Darrell
Date:
02/18/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Nick Gaswirth, Reathal Bean, Anthony Blaha, Paul Murphy, Tony Roberts, Matt Dengler, David Green and Anthony Apicella; (Seated, L to R Allison Carr, Rosemary Hemingway, Emily Daly, composer Sheldon Harnick, Nancy Johnston, Judy Kaye and Laura Darrell
Date:
02/18/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
Nick Gaswirth, Reathal Bean, Anthony Blaha, Paul Murphy, Tony Roberts, Matt Dengler, David Green and Anthony Apicella; (Seated, L to R Allison Carr, Rosemary Hemingway, Emily Daly, composer Sheldon Harnick, Nancy Johnston, Judy Kaye and Laura Darrell
Date:
02/18/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD
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The Ladies of the cast-Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jennie Harney, Danielle Columbo, Carolyn Amaradio, Emily Iaquinta, Ellisha Marie Thomas, Laura Darrell, Erin Gorey, Jessica Wagner, PJ Verica, Jennie McGuiness, Meredith Lustig, and Brooke Schlosser
Date:
07/20/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents 2010 'Broadway's Rising Stars' Concert
The Ladies of the cast-Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jennie Harney, Danielle Columbo, Carolyn Amaradio, Emily Iaquinta, Ellisha Marie Thomas, Laura Darrell, Erin Gorey, Jessica Wagner, PJ Verica, Jennie McGuiness, Meredith Lustig, and Brooke Schlosser
Date:
07/20/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents 2010 'Broadway's Rising Stars' Concert
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The Ladies of the cast-Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jennie Harney, Danielle Columbo, Carolyn Amaradio, Emily Iaquinta, Ellisha Marie Thomas, Laura Darrell, Erin Gorey, Jessica Wagner, PJ Verica, Jennie McGuiness, Meredith Lustig, and Brooke Schlosser
Date:
07/20/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents 2010 'Broadway's Rising Stars' Concert
The Ladies of the cast-Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jennie Harney, Danielle Columbo, Carolyn Amaradio, Emily Iaquinta, Ellisha Marie Thomas, Laura Darrell, Erin Gorey, Jessica Wagner, PJ Verica, Jennie McGuiness, Meredith Lustig, and Brooke Schlosser
Date:
07/20/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents 2010 'Broadway's Rising Stars' Concert
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Johanna Barker (Standby) [Replacement]
Beggar Woman (Standby) [Replacement]
Pirelli (Standby) [Replacement]
Videos
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at the Vineyard
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-02-17 14:59:38
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-02-26 16:49:18
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Signature's KID VICTORY in D.C.
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-25 18:02:38
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre with John Kander!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-13 14:43:55
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-02-26 16:49:18
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Signature's KID VICTORY in D.C.
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-25 18:02:38
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre with John Kander!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-13 14:43:55
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for Signature Theatre's KID VICTORY
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-01-21 16:07:25
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Signature's KID VICTORY in D.C.
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-25 18:02:38
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre with John Kander!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-13 14:43:55
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for Signature Theatre's KID VICTORY
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-01-21 16:07:25
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at the Vineyard
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-02-17 14:59:38
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre with John Kander!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-13 14:43:55
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for Signature Theatre's KID VICTORY
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-01-21 16:07:25
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at the Vineyard
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-02-17 14:59:38
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-02-26 16:49:18
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for Signature Theatre's KID VICTORY
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-01-21 16:07:25
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at the Vineyard
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-02-17 14:59:38
TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at Signature Theatre!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-02-26 16:49:18
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Signature's KID VICTORY in D.C.
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-25 18:02:38
News
NewYorkRep & Sea Dog Rising Launch CURTAIN RISING, A Play Development Grant Program Fostering Bold New Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Theater join forces to launch Curtain Rising, a play development initiative committed to fostering bold new voices in playwriting.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Theater join forces to launch Curtain Rising, a play development initiative committed to fostering bold new voices in playwriting.
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Rising Launch 'Curtain Rising' Play Development Program
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
Two of New York’s most dedicated non-profit theater companies, NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Theater, are joining forces to launch Curtain Rising, a play development initiative committed to fostering bold new voices in playwriting.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
Two of New York’s most dedicated non-profit theater companies, NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Theater, are joining forces to launch Curtain Rising, a play development initiative committed to fostering bold new voices in playwriting.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Portland Stage Presents THE SNOW QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Portland Stage Company will present the timeless tale of love, friendship, and the lengths we go to to care for our loved ones, THE SNOW QUEEN.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Portland Stage Company will present the timeless tale of love, friendship, and the lengths we go to to care for our loved ones, THE SNOW QUEEN.
Portland Stage to Present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
PORTLAND STAGE delivers the laughs with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
PORTLAND STAGE delivers the laughs with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Julie Benko, Andréa Burns, Carolee Carmello & More to Honor Rebecca Luker at Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023
Symphony Space has announced full details for The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, a star-studded concert paying tribute to the beloved Broadway star who passed away in 2020 due to ALS. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023
Symphony Space has announced full details for The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, a star-studded concert paying tribute to the beloved Broadway star who passed away in 2020 due to ALS. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Laura Darrell Releases New Book THE PROMOTABILITY GAP
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 27, 2022
Laura Darrell has announced the release of her new book, The Promotability Gap: The REAL Reasons You're Not Advancing in Your Career and What YOU Can do About It.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 27, 2022
Laura Darrell has announced the release of her new book, The Promotability Gap: The REAL Reasons You're Not Advancing in Your Career and What YOU Can do About It.
Review: The Ever-Elusive SHERLOCK HOLMES at Portland Stage
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Oct 31, 2022
For its second offering of the season Portland Stage regales its audience with Steven Dietz’s adaptation of William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original play, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. The play, a re-imagined period piece, offers a low-key, witty take on the familiar characters and material with enough twists and turns to satisfy Conan Doyle fans.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Oct 31, 2022
For its second offering of the season Portland Stage regales its audience with Steven Dietz’s adaptation of William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original play, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. The play, a re-imagined period piece, offers a low-key, witty take on the familiar characters and material with enough twists and turns to satisfy Conan Doyle fans.
DAVID LOUD: FACING THE MUSIC Comes to 92Y as Part of Lyrics & Lyricists
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
Lyrics and Lyricists 50th anniversary season opens with David Loud: Facing the Music on March 19, 20 and 21, celebrating the career of the renowned Broadway music director. Filled with astonishing stories, collected during his 34 years of working on Broadway, his perspective on musical theater, which includes both the view from the orchestra pit and from the stage, is wry, compassionate, and funny.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
Lyrics and Lyricists 50th anniversary season opens with David Loud: Facing the Music on March 19, 20 and 21, celebrating the career of the renowned Broadway music director. Filled with astonishing stories, collected during his 34 years of working on Broadway, his perspective on musical theater, which includes both the view from the orchestra pit and from the stage, is wry, compassionate, and funny.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022
Benjamin Bonenfant joins ASF as the ambitious Macbeth, who commits regicide and usurps the throne of Scotland after three witches lead him to believe he is invincible. As with many of The Bard's stories, bloody battles and tragedy ensue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022
Benjamin Bonenfant joins ASF as the ambitious Macbeth, who commits regicide and usurps the throne of Scotland after three witches lead him to believe he is invincible. As with many of The Bard's stories, bloody battles and tragedy ensue.
A New Reading Series Begins On Monday Night At MTC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021
Music Theatre of Connecticut award-winning theatre company begins a brand new reading series entitled, New Voices. Featuring five new plays by contemporary playwrights, this series will begin on October 11th at 7pm with the play i by Jeff Talbott. All following plays will also occur on select Monday nights at 7pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021
Music Theatre of Connecticut award-winning theatre company begins a brand new reading series entitled, New Voices. Featuring five new plays by contemporary playwrights, this series will begin on October 11th at 7pm with the play i by Jeff Talbott. All following plays will also occur on select Monday nights at 7pm.
Zachary Noah Piser and Laura Darrell to Lead Concert Of New Musical PARIS THROUGH THE WINDOW At The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021
TikTok and Off-Broadway comedian Charles Osborne and composer Leo Hurley will present their new musical Paris Through the Window in concert at The Green Room 42 on Friday October 22nd at 7:00pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021
TikTok and Off-Broadway comedian Charles Osborne and composer Leo Hurley will present their new musical Paris Through the Window in concert at The Green Room 42 on Friday October 22nd at 7:00pm.
TIN PAN ALLEY 2 Concert Series Spotlights Women+ Writers
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021
Tin Pan Alley 2, a free concert series featuring new musical theatre works, is pleased to feature a panel of emerging writers on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at 7:30pm ET.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021
Tin Pan Alley 2, a free concert series featuring new musical theatre works, is pleased to feature a panel of emerging writers on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at 7:30pm ET.
BWW Review: SONGWRITER TRIBUTES Glow Affectionately at 92nd Street Y
by Rob Lester - Jan 27, 2020
Two prolific writers who put the a?oeGreata?? in a?oeThe Great American Songbooka?? were celebrated and explored in the same week at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y. In different presentations, there were embraces of the legacies of lyricist E.Y. (a?oeYipa??) Harburg and composer/lyricist Cole Porter.
by Rob Lester - Jan 27, 2020
Two prolific writers who put the a?oeGreata?? in a?oeThe Great American Songbooka?? were celebrated and explored in the same week at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y. In different presentations, there were embraces of the legacies of lyricist E.Y. (a?oeYipa??) Harburg and composer/lyricist Cole Porter.
Complete Casting Announced For Bespoke Plays MEET CUTE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019
BESPOKE PLAYS - a new play reading series - announces LAURA DARRELL (DIETLAND, Frozen) will lead the first New York public readings of MEET CUTE by CHRISTINE BOYLAN (THE PUNISHER, CLOAK AND DAGGER), on November 3rd and 4th at 7pm at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios. Reservations for these industry presentations may be made by emailing BespokePlays@gmail.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019
BESPOKE PLAYS - a new play reading series - announces LAURA DARRELL (DIETLAND, Frozen) will lead the first New York public readings of MEET CUTE by CHRISTINE BOYLAN (THE PUNISHER, CLOAK AND DAGGER), on November 3rd and 4th at 7pm at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios. Reservations for these industry presentations may be made by emailing BespokePlays@gmail.com.
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Its First Musical - Playful and Poignant
by Dan Dwyer - Aug 5, 2019
by Dan Dwyer - Aug 5, 2019
BWW Review: Deconstructing a Marriage in Song: Portland Stage Presents THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 12, 2019
Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a touching, edgy, through-composed gem of a work which handles the huge subject of a failed marriage and all its psychological fallout in minimalist terms. The two-character, completely sung book uses a lovely string trio to underscore the introspective monologues of the husband and wife, as they travel in non-linear time through the memories of their marriage.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 12, 2019
Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a touching, edgy, through-composed gem of a work which handles the huge subject of a failed marriage and all its psychological fallout in minimalist terms. The two-character, completely sung book uses a lovely string trio to underscore the introspective monologues of the husband and wife, as they travel in non-linear time through the memories of their marriage.
Videos