Alyson Reed was born in Fullerton and grew up in Anaheim, California. She began ballet at age 4, started performing in musicals at age 7, and was working professionally by age 12. Reed performed as Alice in Wonderland at the Disneyland theme park and was also a performer at Knott's Berry Farm. Reed attended Anaheim High School, where she graduated in 1976. Alyson played the lead role in the 1974 Servite High School Production of "Hello Dolly!" (Anaheim, Ca). An active student, Alyson Reed was a varsity songleader and played the role of Nancy in the school's stage production of Oliver! during her junior year. As a senior, Reed was the first female in school history to serve as Associated Student Body President, and played the title role in the school's stage production of Sweet Charity. In February 1978, she was in the short lived musical Barbary Coast.
Alyson ReedCabaret
Alyson Reed, Cabaret
Alyson Reed, Marilyn
Alyson Reed has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Alyson Reed has not appeared in the West End.
Alyson Reed has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Marilyn.
Videos