Co-starring Sterling Brown, Del Pentecost and Eric Schaeffer, the new comedy will debut Aug. 4 at 10 PM ET; check local listings. The series features Benanti as one of four friends, all in their thirties, who are dealing with eating disorders.

Benanti, according to the show's official website, plays Billie, a "bisexual recovering bulimic/anorexic who is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter." The other characters include a recovering anorexic, a compulsive overeater and a recovering bulimic.

Described as a "comedic take on America's addiction to food," "Starved" was written and directed by Eric Schaeffer. Schaeffer also appeared in the pilot episode of the series, which was filmed in New York. Schaeffer and Dan Pasternack are executive producers of the new comedy.

Laura Benanti most recently portrayed Claudia in the Tony-winning revival of Maury Yeston’s Nine. She received Tony Award nominations for her performances in Swing! and the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. She was also seen in The Sound of Music, Time and Again and the City Center Encores! mounting of Wonderful Town. Benanti’s regional credits include roles in A Little Night Music, Man of La Mancha and A Winter’s Tale.

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