Laura Dreyfuss facts for kids
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Laura Dreyfuss
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Laura Dreyfuss in September 2019
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Laura Catherine Dreyfuss
August 22, 1988 New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Boston Conservatory (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
Laura Catherine Dreyfuss (born August 22, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for her roles in popular shows and musicals. You might know her as Zoe Murphy in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. She also played Madison McCarthy on the TV show Glee. More recently, she was McAfee Westbrook in the Netflix series The Politician.
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Laura Dreyfuss's Journey
Laura Dreyfuss studied musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory. She earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This helped her prepare for a career on stage.
Starting on Broadway
Laura began her professional acting career on Broadway. She was part of the musical Hair. Later, she joined the cast of Once. In Once, she first served as a backup actress. Then, she took over the main role of Girl.
Becoming Zoe Murphy
One of Laura's most famous roles is Zoe Murphy. She was the very first actress to play Zoe in the musical Dear Evan Hansen. She performed this role in several productions. These included shows at the Arena Stage and Second Stage Theatre. Finally, she brought Zoe to the big Broadway stage. Laura left Dear Evan Hansen in July 2018.
From Stage to Screen
Right after leaving Dear Evan Hansen, Laura joined a new TV show. She became a main character in the Netflix series The Politician. Her co-star from Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Platt, also joined the show. In July 2018, Laura also released her first song. It was called "Be Great" and she released it under the name Loladre.
Acting Roles
Laura Dreyfuss has acted in many different shows and movies. Here are some of her main roles.
Theatre Performances
Laura has a strong background in live theatre. She has performed in several musicals on Broadway and in national tours.
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2010 | Hair | Swing u/s Sheila & Crissy |
N/A | National tour |
| 2011 | St. James Theatre | Broadway | ||
| 2011-2012 | Tribe | National tour | ||
| 2012–2013 | Once | Girl (standby) | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Broadway |
| 2013 | Girl | |||
| 2013–2014 | What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined | Performer | New York Theatre Workshop | Off-Broadway |
| 2015 | Dear Evan Hansen | Zoe Murphy | Arena Stage | Original Washington, DC. production |
| 2016 | Second Stage | Off-Broadway | ||
| 2016–2018 | Music Box Theatre | Broadway |
Film Appearances
Laura has also appeared in a few movies.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | After Party | Lana | Lead role |
| 2021 | Voyagers | IVF Technician |
Television Shows
Many people know Laura from her roles on TV.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Glee | Madison McCarthy | Season 6; 11 episodes |
| 2018 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Deecy | Season 2; 2 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | The Politician | McAfee Westbrook | Main cast |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Amber | Episode: "Three Slaps" |
Awards and Recognitions
Laura Dreyfuss has won several awards for her acting and singing.
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Helen Hayes Award | Dear Evan Hansen | Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Resident Musical | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Broadway.com Audience Award | Favorite Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Won | ||
| Favorite Onstage Pair | Won | ||||
| Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Female) | Won | ||||
| 2018 | Grammy Awards | Best Musical Theater Album | Won | ||
| Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | "You Will Be Found" (performed on The Today Show) | Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program (Ben Platt & the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen) |
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