Laurel Griggs

Laurel Griggs was best known as the longest running Ivanka in the Tony Award winning ONCE the Musical on Broadway. She performed the role for 17 months (2013-2015) in addition to attending school full time. She made her acting debut as Polly in Rob Ashford's celebrity studded Broadway production of Cat on a Hot tin Roof (2013) starring Scarlett Johansson. In addition to theater, Laurel has done numerous commercials and voice-overs. Her reputation is an incredibly professional child who respects her craft and others. Laurel has also donated her time to numerous charities including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She has been called the "secret weapon" for her collection abilities. Laurel lived in New York City with her parents, Elizabeth Rivlin and Andrew Griggs, and her dog McCloud. Elizabeth helped manage Laurel's busy schedule and Andrew is a special events director best known for his work at the Roxy NYC producing major concerts and corporate events. She attended public school in Manhattan and loved music, reading, swimming, singing, ice skating, playing with friends and of course watching movies and television. She died at age 13, of an asthma attack at her Manhattan apartment.