LAUREN MOLINA originated the role of Johanna in John Doyle's critically acclaimed Broadway Revival of Sweeney Todd in 2005, and recently completed the Sweeney Todd international tour. She was a featured singer at "The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim" concert with Barbara Cook and Patti Lupone at the Westport Playhouse. Some of her favorite roles include Gwendolen in Ernest in Love, the Leopard in Just So Stories, and a back-up singer for Sarah Brightman on her La Luna tour. Last summer, Lauren was honored to play a leading role in a new play directed by John Cameron Mitchell. She is also a singer/songwriter, releasing her first album in 2007, entitled "Doo-Be-Doo" and is in the process of writing a children's album. She can often be found singing in New York's cabaret circuit. She has performed in various workshops and master classes along with Broadway composers, colleagues, and New York City Opera artists. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and, as an educator, has taught in the theatre department at Marygrove College.

"Doo-Be-Doo" Released: August 2007

Entitled "doo-be-doo", this indy/pop/folk EP is filled with 7 original songs, including "Little Gracie", "Rollerskate", "Funny Feeling", "Dancing In DUMBO", "Marriott on Wheels", "Autumn Song" and "I'm Okay". Lauren Molina on vocals, cello, guitar, ukulele, bells, percussion, and melodica. This fresh and quirky album also features Christian Imboden (Guitar, Bass, co-writer of "Dancing in Dumbo"), Jason Reischel (Guitar), Natalie Ross (Whistling, Vocals), Alex Wyatt (Drums), Jared Stein (Piano), Charles Newman (Whirly, Piano), and Katrina Yaukey (Accordion, Clarinet). Recorded and produced by Mother West (Charles Newman and Rob Stevens). Special thanks to Manoel Felciano (inspiration), Nick Cearley (bees knees), Lisa Gold (concept of hotel on wheels), David Reiser (roomie garageband producer), Varin Ayala (azucar), and everyone who has been so supportive on my musical journey.      To purchase a CD go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurenmolina.

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News!

Interview on The Inexplicable Dumb Show Check it out, on August 13 I was interviewed on The Inexplicable Dumb Show by Tee Quillin and John Mauldin; we discussed my CD and the upcoming Sweeney Todd tour amongst other topics. The link for the interview is here http://dumbshow.mirroruptonature.com/uncategorized/ids-53/.

Check out a 10 minute long sample of my audio book, it's called "A Certain Slant of Light

Check out my music and more at my MySpace page

The Composer's Voice: An Evening with Mark Adamo. Watch and listen to the streaming Audio and Video of my work with Cherry Duke in Beth's Death Aria from "Little Women".

My Very First Fan Site!!

Upcoming Events

Starting September 29th

Rock of Ages Lauren can be found performing Off-Broadway in the new musical ROCK OF AGES at New World Stages starting September 29, 2008. For tickets and more info go to http://www.rockofagesmusical.com/