Broadway star Laura Osnes to perform in ‘A BYU-Idaho Christmas’
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The following is a news release and photo from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
REXBURG — Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Center Stage is pleased to bring acclaimed Broadway star Laura Osnes to the BYU-Idaho Center on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. for the university’s much-anticipated annual “A BYU-Idaho Christmas” concert. Osnes will perform alongside the students of BYU-Idaho’s College of Performing and Visual Arts celebrating the theme of “Our Favorite Things.”
Osnes, a celebrated actress and singer, is known for her stunning performances on Broadway, as well as her holiday specials on the Hallmark Channel. Laura Osnes first rose to stardom after winning NBC’s Grease: You’re the One That I Want competition, securing the role of Sandy in the Broadway revival of Grease. Her performance in the role was met with widespread acclaim, marking the beginning of a remarkable Broadway career. Osnes went on to play leading roles in iconic productions such as South Pacific, Anything Goes, Bonnie & Clyde (for which she earned a Tony Award nomination), Cinderella (another Tony nomination), and Bandstand.
In addition to her Broadway success, Osnes has also expanded her acting repertoire to television, starring in numerous Christmas specials on the Hallmark Channel, with several new projects set to premiere in the 2024 holiday season. Her captivating voice has been featured in live performances with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Live from Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center Honors.
Osnes’s exceptional talent and powerful stage presence have earned her widespread praise from critics. The New York Times theatre critic, Charles Isherwood, described her voice as “soaring, with remarkable clarity and emotion,” adding, “Osnes brings an extraordinary level of warmth and charisma to every role she takes on, effortlessly captivating her audience.”
This December, Osnes will bring her renowned talents to Rexburg’s biggest Christmas concert, promising an unforgettable evening of holiday music and Broadway magic. The performance will feature a selection of beloved Christmas carols and festive songs, blending Osnes’s Broadway hits with the spirit of the season.
Tickets for the event start at $15 for general public and $10 for students. Purchase tickets at www.byui.edu/tickets.