Danielle Ferland (b.
January 31,
1971 in
Derby, Connecticut) is an
American actress and singer.
Career
Ferland attended
Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT from 1983-1987 and attended New York University.
She made her
Broadway debut at age 13 as Louise in
Stephen Sondheim's
Sunday in the Park with George (1984). She next appeared off-Broadway in
Paradise! (1985). She returned to Broadway, originating the role of
Little Red Riding Hood in the 1987 musical
Into the Woods. For her performance in
Into the Woods she received the 1988
Theatre World Award and also was nominated for the 1988
Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.