A Terrific Show, Week Six of the No Longer New Abnormal

“Don’t wait for people to tell you who you are. Show them. “

Laura Benanti

I just came home from seeing Audible Theater’s production of Nobody Cares, written and performed by Laura Benanti. She is a singular talent. Before the show there were a bevy of celebrities in the audience including Patti Lupone, Sarah Bareiles, and Larry Owens. They came to enjoy an evening featuring their colleague and friend.

I laughed aloud when I wasn’t deeply moved by Laura Benanti’s honesty and vulnerability. She mentions her therapist in the show, and I was honestly jealous that I’m not her therapist. Although, perhaps, in that case, I wouldn’t have been at the theater for what turned out to be a delightful experience.

There are only three performances before it’s mastered for Audible. You can hear it as an Audible production. And, though I enjoyed the visuals of the show, I will absolutely purchase the Audible version. No doubt I’ll get looks when I’m…