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Rachel Dratch

Birth Place: Lexington, MA, USA

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BIO

Rachel Dratch who made her Broadway debut in POTUS, is perhaps best known for her 7 years on Saturday Night Live, where she created many memorable characters including “Debbie Downer.” Before that she spent four years with the Mainstage company of Chicago's Second City Theater. Other TV credits include King of Queens, 30 Rock, Billy on the Street, The Middle, Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, and Parks and Recreation. Dratch will be seen as the title role on the ABC series Imaginary Mary opposite Jenna Elfman. On the feature side, Rachel appeared in Universal’s Sisters with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the Adam Sandler films That's My Boy, Just Go with It, Click and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and opposite Parker Posey and Amy Poehler in Spring Breakdown. She has also lent her voice to Seth Meyers' and Hulu series The Awesomes, Fox’s Bob’s Burgers and Disney Channel’s Fish Hooks. She received rave reviews for her portrayal of all the female parts in the play Tail! Spin! off-Broadway in 2014 and co-starred in Privacy at the Public Theater with Daniel Radcliffe.



Dratch was also seen in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of the David Lindsay-Abaire play, Ripcord under the direction of David Hyde Pierce. Dratch is also is the author of the memoir Girl Walks Into A Bar: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle published in 2012.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Narrator ()

[Off-Broadway]
2026
Edith


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Stephanie


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Production, 2017
Patricia Fodor


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and Donmar Warehouse Production, 2016
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Colleen


[Off-Broadway]
Culture Project Production, 2014
Wives, Tails, Beards and Barbara Walters


[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Sylvie


[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Sissy


[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2004
Joyce


[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Nancy


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Rachel Dratch, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Rachel Dratch, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

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News


Video: Steven Pasquale & Katrina Lenk Sing 'I Know Your Heart' in HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

New York City Center Encores! just concluded the run of the first show of its season- High Spirits. Watch Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk perform 'I Know Your Heart' in this video.
Video: Phillipa Soo Sings 'Was She Prettier Than I?' in HIGH SPIRITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Watch Phillipa Soo sing 'Was She Prettier Than I?' as  Ruth Condomine in Encores! High Spirits. The production is directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
Encores! HIGH SPIRITS Brings Steven Pasquale & Phillipa Soo Together Onstage at Last
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 9, 2026

Broadway superstars Steven Pasquale and Phillipa Soo have been married for almost a decade, and yet New York City audiences have not yet seen them together onstage... until now! This February, the duo joins forces on the New York City Center stage for the first show of the Encores! season, High Spirits. 
Video: Andrea Martin, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale Sing in HIGH SPIRITS
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026

New York City Center has released new footage of songs from the current Encores! production of High Spirits. The recently-released videos feature Andrea Martin singing 'Talking to You' and Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasuale singing 'If I Gave You.'
Review Roundup: HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!, Starring Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

A star-studded new production of the musical High Spirits opens the New York City Center Encores! season. In our rounduo below, find out what the critics had to say about their visit to this rare musical offering. 
Photos: Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo & More in HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026

The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Check out photos here!
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026

The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits, which is running from February 4 through 15, 2026. In this video, watch as the cast chats about what therarely seen musical is all about and gives a special sneak peek.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2026- ROCKY HORROR Cast Revealed and More
by - Jan 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Durand Reveals Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Andrew Durand has revealed his final performance in Little Shop of Horrors. Following the announcement that he would be playing 'Brad' in the upcoming Rocky Horror Show revival, he will be playing his last show as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S..
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 29, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Bob the Drag Queen and More
by - Jan 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
Photos: Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and More in Rehearsal for HIGH SPIRITS
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 28, 2026

New York City Center Encores! gave BroadwayWorld a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits, which stars Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and more.
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For HIGH SPIRITS at City Center
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2026

New York City Center Encores! is giving a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits. Watch videos of the star-studded cast singing 'You Better Love Me,' 'Where is the Man I Married?,' and 'Go Into Your Trance.'
Video: Katrina Lenk Sings 'You'd Better Love Me' From HIGH SPIRITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

You can now get a first look at Katrina Lenk singing 'You'd Better Love Me' from the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits! This score hasn’t been heard on Broadway since its 1964 debut.
Video: First Day With the Orchestra of Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

New York City Center Encores! is presenting High Spirits, directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Get a look inside the first day with the orchestra here!
ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.
Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The Second City's famous banter will come to life in Laugh Harder, Not Smarter, presented by the City of Aventura, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
Feature: Berkshires to Off-Broadway by Way of Atlanta
by Marc Savitt - Dec 17, 2025

The show is proving to be hugely popular with those that lu-huv’ed those summer nights as well as those fond of pointing out its inconsistencies and continuity challenges. A large group of Berkshire County residents traveled down to see VAPE together recently. You too can enjoy “Green Lightning”, “Hopelessly Gaslighted by You”, “Look at Me in Agony”, and more in VAPE: The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 in New York City where it continues with performances through January 4. Visit: https://vapethemusical.com for tickets and more information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Dratch been in?

Rachel Dratch has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel Dratch been in?

Rachel Dratch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rachel Dratch been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.

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