# Laura Benanti’s solo show: Nobody cares

> Laura Benanti’s comedy show challenges her own people-pleasing habits with a message that’s both personal and universal.
- Title: Laura Benanti’s solo show: Nobody cares · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Laura Benanti’s comedy show challenges her own people-pleasing habits with a message that’s both personal and universal. Laura Benanti’s solo show, 'Nobody…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/19/arts/laura-benanti-nobody-cares
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## Laura Benanti’s show
Laura Benanti, a Tony-winning Broadway performer with five nominations and one win, created a solo show for Audible Originals.

> i don’t know if a middle-aged white lady is the voice people are clamoring for right now
## Pandemic pause
Benanti paused writing her show during the pandemic, then had to complete it after being asked to deliver.

> i just kind of stopped writing it, and then they called and were like, remember when we paid you and you didn’t do it
## The show’s theme
Benanti’s show focuses on her people-pleasing habits, which she says destroyed relationships when she prioritized others’ feelings.

> the worst thing i’ve ever done in my whole life was because i didn’t want to hurt somebody’s feelings
## Audience impact
Benanti says the show resonates with young women, who find it funny and relatable, while men also enjoy it.

> i say at the very end to young women in the audience, let this be a cautionary tale
## Musical collaboration
Benanti co-wrote original songs with composer Todd Almond, blending pop, country, and disco styles.

> todd almond, a collaborator she calls magic and otherworldly
## Self-discovery
Benanti describes the show as shedding her people-pleasing persona, revealing her true self through humor and honesty.

> i think as actors, we spend a lot of time waiting for people to write us the perfect vehicle
## Ticket pricing
The show runs Thursday through Sunday at the Calderwood Pavilion with tickets priced from $45 to $109.

> tickets $45-$109
## Key takeaway

Laura Benanti’s solo show, 'Nobody Cares,' addresses her lifelong tendency to people-pleasing through humor and self-reflection.