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'''Jenny Laroche''' is an actress, dancer, singer, and choreographer who has made appearances on the stage, on television, and in film. She is best known for playing Sue on the NBC musical drama series '']<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theworkingdancer.com/podcast/jennylaroche|title=Sole Talk 0.4: Jenny Laroche, Founder of The Laroche Approach|work=The Working Dancer|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dancespirit.com/the-worst-advice-ive-ever-received-2326198630.html|title=The Worst Advice I've Ever Received|date=2013-04-09|work=Dance Spirit|access-date=2017-09-13|language=en}}</ref> '''Jenny Laroche''' is an American actress, dancer, singer, and ] who has made appearances on the stage, on television, and in film.
Laroche is best known for playing Sue on the ] musical drama series '']<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theworkingdancer.com/podcast/jennylaroche|title=Sole Talk 0.4: Jenny Laroche, Founder of The Laroche Approach|work=The Working Dancer|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dancespirit.com/the-worst-advice-ive-ever-received-2326198630.html|title=The Worst Advice I've Ever Received|date=2013-04-09|work=Dance Spirit|access-date=2017-09-13|language=en}}</ref>


== Life and career == == Life and career ==


Jenny Laroche was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to a large Haitian family.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kreyolicious.com/how-actress-jenny-laroche-thrives-in-hollywood/12354|title=How Actress Jenny Laroche Thrives in Hollywood - Kreyolicious.com|date=2013-09-03|work=Kreyolicious.com|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref> As a child, she studied piano, gymnastics, and dance, and took part in local dance competitions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kreyolicious.com/how-actress-jenny-laroche-thrives-in-hollywood/12354|title=How Actress Jenny Laroche Thrives in Hollywood - Kreyolicious.com|date=2013-09-03|work=Kreyolicious.com|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref> She completed her B.F.A. at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2008, an experience she says allowed her to progress as an artist and expand her creativity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theatredance.buffalo.edu/meet/people/alumni/dance-alumni-achievements/|title=Dance Alumni Achievements|last=|first=|date=|website=https://theatredance.buffalo.edu/meet/people/alumni/dance-alumni-achievements/|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Laroche began her professional career as a center girl with The Rockettes dance company at Radio City Music Hall,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/theater-review-at-encores-paint-your-wagon.html|title=Theater Review: At Encores!, Paint Your Wagon Is Way Better Than It Oughta Be|date=2015-03-19|work=Vulture|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref> where she performed for four seasons.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.glossmagazineonline.com/Articles/Featured-Articles/NBCs-Smash-Actress-Jenny-Laroche-is-Kicking-it-up-a-Notch-with-Something-New.html|title=NBCs-Smash-Actress-Jenny-Laroche-is-Kicking-it-up-a-Notch-with-Something-New {{!}} Featured-Articles {{!}} Articles|last=Little|first=Charmaine|website=www.glossmagazineonline.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref> In 2012, she earned a recurring role as Sue on the NBC television series '']'', which ran for two seasons.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Nick-Jonas-Guest-Stars-on-NBCs-SMASH-227-20120226|title=Photo Flash: First Look - Nick Jonas Guest Stars on NBC's SMASH, 2/27|last=Desk|first=BWW News|work=BroadwayWorld.com|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Jenny Laroche was born in ] to a large Haitian family.<ref name="Kreyolicious.com">{{Cite news|url=http://kreyolicious.com/how-actress-jenny-laroche-thrives-in-hollywood/12354|title=How Actress Jenny Laroche Thrives in Hollywood - Kreyolicious.com|date=2013-09-03|work=Kreyolicious.com|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref> As a child, she studied piano, ], and dance, and took part in local dance competitions.<ref name="Kreyolicious.com"/> She completed her B.F.A. at the ] at Buffalo in 2008, an experience she says allowed her to progress as an artist and expand her creativity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theatredance.buffalo.edu/meet/people/alumni/dance-alumni-achievements/|title=Dance Alumni Achievements|website=theatredance.buffalo.edu}}</ref>
Laroche began her professional career as a center girl with ] dance company at ],<ref name="Vulture">{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/theater-review-at-encores-paint-your-wagon.html|title=Theater Review: At Encores!, Paint Your Wagon Is Way Better Than It Oughta Be|date=2015-03-19|work=Vulture|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref> where she performed for four seasons.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.glossmagazineonline.com/Articles/Featured-Articles/NBCs-Smash-Actress-Jenny-Laroche-is-Kicking-it-up-a-Notch-with-Something-New.html|title=NBCs-Smash-Actress-Jenny-Laroche-is-Kicking-it-up-a-Notch-with-Something-New {{!}} Featured-Articles {{!}} Articles|last=Little|first=Charmaine|website=glossmagazineonline.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref> In 2012, she earned a recurring role as Sue on the series ''Smash'', which ran for two seasons.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Nick-Jonas-Guest-Stars-on-NBCs-SMASH-227-20120226|title=Photo Flash: First Look - Nick Jonas Guest Stars on NBC's SMASH, 2/27|author=BWW News Desk|work=BroadwayWorld.com|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" />


In 2014, Laroche (mezzo-soprano) sang in the Metropolitan Opera's production of the operetta ''The Merry Window''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metopera.org/Discover/Artists/MezzoSopranos/Jenny-Laroche4/|title=Jenny Laroche|website=www.metopera.org|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref> She also appeared in a one-night performance of ''Guys and Dolls'' at Carnegie Hall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/625164-theater-review-guys-and-dolls/|title=Theater Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’|date=2014-04-17|work=The Epoch Times|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The following year, in 2015, she appeared on stage again in the Broadway musical ''Paint Your Wagon''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/theater-review-at-encores-paint-your-wagon.html|title=Theater Review: At Encores!, Paint Your Wagon Is Way Better Than It Oughta Be|date=2015-03-19|work=Vulture|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref> A review in ''Vulture'' magazine noted the "terrific can-can led by Jenny Laroche, who’s a Rockette, is unusually strong throughout."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/theater-review-at-encores-paint-your-wagon.html|title=Theater Review: At Encores!, Paint Your Wagon Is Way Better Than It Oughta Be|date=2015-03-19|work=Vulture|access-date=2017-09-11|language=en}}</ref> Laroche was a member of the ensemble in the Rodgers and Sondheim musical ''Do I Hear a Waltz''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/the-verdict-critics-review-encores-do-i-hear-a-waltz|title=The Verdict: Critics Review Encores! Do I Hear a Waltz? {{!}} Playbill|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref> More recently, she served as the assistant choreographer in Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" show at the Beacon Theater in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.beacontheatre.com/events/2016/december/mariah-carey.html|title=Mariah Carey|website=www.beacontheatre.com|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref> In 2014, Laroche (mezzo-soprano) sang in the ]'s production of the operetta '']''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metopera.org/Discover/Artists/MezzoSopranos/Jenny-Laroche4/|title=Jenny Laroche|website=metopera.org|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref> She also appeared in a one-night performance of '']'' at ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Len Cariou and Lee Wilkof Join Starry Guys and Dolls Carnegie Hall Concert; Casting Complete |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/len-cariou-and-lee-wilkof-join-starry-guys-and-dolls-carnegie-hall-concert-casting-complete-com-215640 |accessdate=November 14, 2020 |work=Playbill |date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> The following year, in 2015, she appeared on stage again in the Broadway musical '']''.<ref name="Vulture"/> A review in ''Vulture'' magazine noted the "terrific can-can led by Jenny Laroche, who’s a Rockette, is unusually strong throughout."<ref name="Vulture"/> Laroche was a member of the ensemble in the Rodgers and Sondheim musical '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/the-verdict-critics-review-encores-do-i-hear-a-waltz|title=The Verdict: Critics Review Encores! Do I Hear a Waltz? {{!}} Playbill|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref> More recently, she served as the assistant choreographer in ]'s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" show at the ] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.beacontheatre.com/events/2016/december/mariah-carey.html|title=Mariah Carey|website=beacontheatre.com|access-date=2017-09-11}}</ref>


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Jenny Laroche is an American actress, dancer, singer, and choreographer who has made appearances on the stage, on television, and in film.

Laroche is best known for playing Sue on the NBC musical drama series Smash

Life and career

Jenny Laroche was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to a large Haitian family. As a child, she studied piano, gymnastics, and dance, and took part in local dance competitions. She completed her B.F.A. at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2008, an experience she says allowed her to progress as an artist and expand her creativity.

Laroche began her professional career as a center girl with The Rockettes dance company at Radio City Music Hall, where she performed for four seasons. In 2012, she earned a recurring role as Sue on the series Smash, which ran for two seasons.

In 2014, Laroche (mezzo-soprano) sang in the Metropolitan Opera's production of the operetta The Merry Widow She also appeared in a one-night performance of Guys and Dolls at Carnegie Hall. The following year, in 2015, she appeared on stage again in the Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon. A review in Vulture magazine noted the "terrific can-can led by Jenny Laroche, who’s a Rockette, is unusually strong throughout." Laroche was a member of the ensemble in the Rodgers and Sondheim musical Do I Hear a Waltz. More recently, she served as the assistant choreographer in Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" show at the Beacon Theatre in New York.

References

  1. "Sole Talk 0.4: Jenny Laroche, Founder of The Laroche Approach". The Working Dancer. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  2. "The Worst Advice I've Ever Received". Dance Spirit. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  3. ^ "How Actress Jenny Laroche Thrives in Hollywood - Kreyolicious.com". Kreyolicious.com. 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  4. "Dance Alumni Achievements". theatredance.buffalo.edu.
  5. ^ "Theater Review: At Encores!, Paint Your Wagon Is Way Better Than It Oughta Be". Vulture. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  6. ^ Little, Charmaine. "NBCs-Smash-Actress-Jenny-Laroche-is-Kicking-it-up-a-Notch-with-Something-New | Featured-Articles | Articles". glossmagazineonline.com. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  7. BWW News Desk. "Photo Flash: First Look - Nick Jonas Guest Stars on NBC's SMASH, 2/27". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  8. "Jenny Laroche". metopera.org. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  9. "Len Cariou and Lee Wilkof Join Starry Guys and Dolls Carnegie Hall Concert; Casting Complete". Playbill. March 4, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  10. "The Verdict: Critics Review Encores! Do I Hear a Waltz? | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  11. "Mariah Carey". beacontheatre.com. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
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