Laura Bell Bundy Talks Broadway, Hollywood, & Influenced!

Tony Award nominee, Broadway superstar, and film & television favorite Laura Bell Bundy joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! Best known for originating the iconic role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical and starring in Hairspray, Laura has also appeared in fan-favorite projects including Jumanji, Dreamgirls, How I Met Your Mother, Hart of Dixie, and more. Now, Laura is back on screen in the new comedy film Influenced, a sharp and hilarious satire of influencer culture set in New York’s Upper East Side. The film stars Jill Kargman alongside an all-star cast including Justin Bartha, Christine Taylor, Jessica Capshaw, Nathan Lee Graham, David Krumholtz, and Laura herself — with surprise cameos from Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, and more. The comedy follows social media influencer “Dzanielle” as she chases fame, followers, and status while discovering what really matters beneath the curated chaos of online life. We also dive into Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now!, the hit concert event reuniting original Hairspray stars Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur for a night of music, stories, friendship, motherhood, and Broadway memories. Laura opens up about balancing stage and screen, revisiting the shows that shaped her career, and why this new chapter feels both personal and exciting. From Broadway to Hollywood, Laura Bell Bundy continues to shine with talent, humor, and heart — and this is a conversation you do not want to miss! #LauraBellBundy #InfluencedMovie #Broadway #LegallyBlonde #Hairspray #MamaImABigGirlNow #KerryButler #MarissaJaretWinokur #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices