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- ↑ Laura Jellinek, "Making It Happen: Four Questions with Set Designer Laura Jellinek", BroadwayBox, March 7th, 2017.
- ↑ "Laura Jellinek".
- ↑ Marian Sandberg, "The Kids Are Alright: Young Designer To Watch, Laura Jellinek", LiveDesign, November 23rd, 2010.
- ↑ "Marvin's Room Broadway @ American Airlines Theatre - Tickets and Discounts - Playbill". Playbill.
- ↑ "Laura Jellinek - Lortel Archives". www.lortel.org.
- ↑ "2013 - Obie Awards".