In a city rammed to bursting with sequins, rock anthems, dancing potatoes and stomach-churning acrobatics, sometimes what really sets a performer apart is quality star power. And Tony Award winner Laura Benanti brings it in resplendent glory. But for all that influence and prestige, Nobody Cares lets the Broadway star get a little more grounded. Featuring original songs co-written with Todd Almond, this one-woman cabaret is a masterclass in showbiz storytelling enabling this people pleaser to realise that everyone has their own problems.

Benanti’s stage presence is magnetic. She glides between comedic bits and heartfelt confessionals with effortless control, her crowd work sparkling with mischief. Whether riffing on Broadway absurdities or motherhood’s messy realities, she keeps the audience rapt, laughing one moment and emboldened in others. Vocally, she’s in superb form, nearly all the songs crafted with candid explorations of acceptance, and the transformative chaos of parenting, with ‘Mama’s A Liar’ being the stand-out. This is a celebration of women, their struggles, and where vulnerability and glamour co-exist. The emotional resonance is undeniable. Polished, poignant and packed with punchlines, Benanti’s Fringe debut is a joyful reminder that sometimes the most dazzling performances come from telling the truth. And doing it with star quality.

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, Underbelly Bristo Square, until 24 August, 4.55pm; main picture: Avery Brunkus.