"LIFE WITH LAURA": Laura Benanti is "Fosca," the New Favorite Times Square Mascot

www.playbill.co... Elmo, Batman, Mickey Mouse and a whole host of unauthorized mascots crowd Times Square on a daily basis presenting themselves for photo ops with tourists. In the latest episode of "Life with Laura," Laura Benanti had some time on her hands, so she joined them for the day. She didn't dress as Hello Kitty, Smurfette or other popular characters since she didn't want to steal anyone's thunder. Instead, she dressed as what is sure to be a new favorite for kids of all ages - the sickly Fosca from Stephen Sondheim's "Passion."

[@Margotxmargot]

Thank god for Mark. We are all Mark.

[@helloshanaynay]

Oh my gosh! I officially hate people who don't know Laura Benanti! She's freaking hilarious and super talented! Gosh, what I would do to see her roaming around on Times Square! And this was recent! I'd understand if it were filmed when she wasn't very famous but now she's like one of Broadway's favorites!! Like come on people of nyc! You're better than that!

[@sarahlovett]

"You know I'm actually pretty hot" "I bet you are"

[@lovetosingactndance]

Oh no i accidentally memorized the intro

[@ganymede627]

LAURA BENANTI IS AWESOME! she's beautiful and a talented actress and singer.

[@rcheung135]

Mark and Laura 10/10

[@elizabethsigmon2731]

I got really into passion when i was 14 so I totally relate. Theater nerds unite!

[@6stringwood]

Laura, Is one in a million! What a beautiful soul inside and out! Thanks for sharing!

[@8moons2stars]

i'm so angry at everyone (except mark) because LAURA BENANTI IS SINGING TO YOUR FACE CAN U JUST APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY OF THAT

[@Chishannicon]

Dang, this is over three years old? How have I never seen this before now?! This is brilliant.

[@jacobcohen1801]

4:11 It's 10 years later and Fritz is now a Sondheim character! That's incredible unintentional foreshadowing!

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

OMG!!!!

[@whatdoyousuppose]

IT'S BUCK!! :)

[@Vejur9000]

She needs to be a superstar in music next. She is brilliant and amazing. Her voice, her warmth and comedy skills… are amazing.
Brava.

[@DamienSlattery68]

Very witty !! I love the humour!

[@healthyholemealbread]

I wish I was there! I would have sang it with you :)

[@TheAmandawinter]

More Laura please!

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

I feel like she would have gotten more photos if she got into the role. Maybe fainted on a few people.

[@brilliant1a]

so awesome!!!

[@vcabrera5396]

This was cringe worthy, but in a good way.

[@themeltedchocolate]

What is Spiderman dude saying?

[@sexyknees]

The bald man knows all.

[@whatdoyousuppose]

This is so awesome, you go Laura Benanti!!! I think I might be Fosca for Halloween next year, Passion is amazing.

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

5:52 the joy!

[@harajukukevin6657]

I would've asked to reenact the dressing room scene from GYPSY I would be her and she would be mama rose and I would die of happiness

[@themaddyzauss]

She's hilarious :D and crazy talented

[@ericgyeh]

Hilarious!! I first saw Laura Benanti in Nine in Apr 2003, she was awesome. I first saw Passion in DC's 2002 Sondheim festival; I took a bus down to DC to see it because that's all I could afford, and wasn't sure when the next opportunity would be for me to see it fully staged. Good memories. Found this video randomly as I was reviewing how to sing "No One Has Ever Loved Me" correctly. Totally wish I could have been in Times Square that day to hear her singing and maybe even meet her!!

[@milesarcher5507]

What a talent and a wonderful sport. Thank-you from all of us who wish we could have been there.

[@unwashedgrapes8605]

This video changed my life trajectory

[@geaj]

So funny!

[@roxanabell7042]

Awkwardness has reached hilarious new heights!

[@alexs.3383]

this is one of my favorite videos to revisit