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6 unusual facts about Lauren Kennedy


Lauren Kennedy

Sunset Boulevard - Mary/1st Masseuse, understudy for Betty Schaeffer (under Judy Kuhn) (1993–1994) (Los Angeles)

Kennedy appeared in the original cast of the short-lived Side Show as the standby for Emily Skinner, for whom she stepped in many times due to Skinner's frequent absences.

She originated the role of Cathy in Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years in its Chicago premiere, but opted to do South Pacific at the National Theatre in London instead of following the show Off-Broadway (she was replaced by Sherie Rene Scott).

Sunset Boulevard - Mary/1st Masseuse, understudy for Betty Schaeffer (under Alice Ripley) (1994–1995)

However, she left the tour before it concluded, to be replaced by Brandi Burkhardt, who is heard on the recording of the tour.

The Ten Commandments: The Musical

The original cast included Val Kilmer, Kevin Earley, Lauren Kennedy, Adam Lambert, Luba Mason, Alisan Porter, Nita Whitaker, Michelle Pereira, Nicholas Rodriguez and Ipalé.


North Carolina Theatre

Several Broadway veterans are said to have started their careers at North Carolina Theatre, including Clay Aiken, Sharon Lawrence, Lauren Kennedy, and Beth Leavel.


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