Janine LaManna

Janine LaManna (born June 14, 1966) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her extensive work in Broadway musicals and she is the first actress to portray the live-action character of Carmen Sandiego on the PBS series Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?.

Career LaManna has worked in many Broadway productions. Her other screen credits include appearances in the film Two Weeks Notice, she voiced The Sirens for Samurai Jack, a role as Paquette in Great Performances, and a role in Devious Maids.

As a singer, LaManna has performed in solo concerts and as a guest artist internationally.

Personal life LaManna is married to retired U.S. Army Major Mike McDermott, with whom she has two children including a daughter Mia McDermott and a son Liam McDermott. In addition to performing, LaManna works as a vocal coach.

Web series YearTitleRoleNotes 2020 Stars in the House Janine Episode: Seussical Cast Reunion

Film YearTitleRoleNotes2002 Two Weeks Notice Elaine Cominsky 1994 Kiss of the Spider Woman Spider Woman / Aurora Broadhurst Theatre 2003 The Look of Love Performer Brooks Atkinson Theatre 2005 Sweet Charity Nickie Al Hirschfeld Theatre 2022 The Prom Dee Dee Allen White Plains Performing Arts Center 2023 Black & Gold Performer The Green Room 42 2024 In the Spotlight Seussical 354 West 54th Street 2025 Regency Girls Lady Catherine & Madame Restell The Old Globe 2026 Oedipus! Jocasta 54 Below

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 2001 Drama Desk Awards Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Seussical 2002 44th Annual Grammy Awards Best Musical Show Album 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Best Performer In A Musical The Prom 2025 San Diego Theater Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Regency Girls 2026 Leonidas A. Nickole Award of Distinction Standout Performance Seussical and Sweet Charity