Getting to perform at the Carlyle, following in the footsteps of women like Elaine Stritch, Barbara Cook, Christine Ebersole, Kelli O’Hara, and so many others, is nothing short of a dream come true. – Laura Osnes
I was always a very good student, 3.98 GPA… But once I found out I only had to take math and science for two years, I didn’t take them junior or senior year. And I convinced my high school to give me actual credits for doing professional shows in Minneapolis… as work-study. – Laura Osnes
Getting to do ‘December Songs’ in a cabaret-style format was so interesting because it’s like a one-woman song cycle that actually tells a story. It feels like a theatrical experience more than a cabaret because I didn’t talk in between. We went from one song to the next, nine songs in a row – bam – I told the story in half an hour. – Laura Osnes
Julie Andrews is so iconic, and I grew up watching ‘The Sound of Music’ – it’s every girl’s dream to play Maria, in a way, I think. That music! – Laura Osnes
I’m actually so low maintenance when it comes to my hair. It’s naturally stick-straight, but I do like to use a curling iron to give my locks some life. – Laura Osnes
I was never like, ‘Oh, I really want to play Cinderella.’ That’s not necessarily always been the dream. But it’s super fun to play a princess. – Laura Osnes
I don’t think auditioning will ever faze me again after the ‘Grease’ TV experience. It was fierce. There were thousands of people auditioning in four cities. I flew from home in Minneapolis to audition in L.A. I waited in line all day. I arrived at 7 A.M. and wasn’t seen until 6 P.M. – Laura Osnes
Cinderella is making her Broadway debut. It’s an honor to step into that position and, in that way, I am creating a role because it’s never been done on Broadway. I feel so honored. – Laura Osnes
If you can be a good example to other people, why not try to be that person? I have a bit of a people pleaser in me, but not so much so that it’s out of control. – Laura Osnes
I have to say that getting to tackle Maria in ‘The Sound of Music’ at Carnegie Hall was surreal. When I heard my voice, it was all I could do to keep myself from doing a British accent and sound like Julie Andrews! – Laura Osnes
I think knowing where you can generally fit is important, but the fun thing about being an actor is sometimes stretching beyond that stereotype and stretching beyond the box that people put you in. – Laura Osnes
That’s the joy of getting to be an actor – getting to play all kinds of different roles and showing so many different sides of yourself. – Laura Osnes
‘South Pacific’ – I really learned a lot. I swear I like to say that during ‘South Pacific,’ I went from being a girl to being a woman. – Laura Osnes
I’d love to do movies and be on TV. But I think if I transitioned into TV/film completely, I would really miss singing and dancing. It would be ideal to be cast in a movie musical! – Laura Osnes
My first Broadway show wasn’t until I was a freshman in high school. It was my first trip to New York. I came with a group of theatre kids, and we saw four shows. The very first one was ‘Contact.’ – Laura Osnes
I’ve never dyed my hair or even gotten highlights. All the products I need for my hair are at the drugstore! – Laura Osnes
I’m doing what I wanted to do since I was a young girl. I pinch myself every day to make sure it’s true. – Laura Osnes
I let the whole ‘Grease’ experience be a springboard for me. I wanted to use the exposure I got from that very wisely to continue a successful career. It’s taken a lot of work and perseverance. – Laura Osnes
I don’t think I want to transition into being a recording artist for the rest of my life or anything like that, but it’s something I’d like to try. – Laura Osnes
