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Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who is most well known as one of the most influential alternative rock artists of the 2000s. Her album "Jagged Little Pill", is one of the best-selling albums of all time and was the number one album in 13 countries after its release.

Date of Birth: June 01, 1974 (52)

BIO

Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who is most well known as one of the most influential alternative rock artists of the 2000s. Her album "Jagged Little Pill", is one of the best-selling albums of all time and was the number one album in 13 countries after its release.


Morissette has also had an extensive acting career, appearing on numerous television series such as "Sex and the City", "Curb Your Enthusiam", and "Weeds".

"Jagged Little Pill", a musical inspired by her album of the same name, premiered at the American Repertory Theater in 2018 and will premiere on Broadway in fall of 2019. The production is directed by Diane Paulus and features a book by Diablo Cody.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2022]
Music and Lyrics

Writing

News

Paige Rose Releases New Single SET THE PACE
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

Nashville country artist Paige Rose released her new single, exploring themes of patience, comparison and trusting in a higher timeline, now available on streaming platforms.
Interview: Leda Hoffmann of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
by Paul Batterson - Aug 31, 2026

“There’s a sound to her music that feels visceral. Alanis Morissette gets to the truth of what it feels like to be human. This is music that says, ‘Hey, this is who I am. This is what I want to sing about.’” Leda Hoffmann
JAGGED LITTLE PILL Opens MVT 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

Mānoa Valley Theatre will launch its 2026-27 season with Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, directed by Malindi Fickle and running September 10-27, 2026.
Kendall Street Company Announce New Album YODELING ASTROMAN
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Kendall Street Company announced its eighth studio album, a collection of folk tales told from the perspective of a character called the Yodeling Astroman, with the single Don't Wanna Be Gone out now.
ALTERNATIVE FIX BAND to Bring 90's Rock Tribute to Cheney Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Vocalist Alex Nikki will front ALTERNATIVE FIX, a tribute act performing songs from Soundgarden, Nirvana, No Doubt, Alice in Chains, and other bands that defined 90's alternative rock.
Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig & More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Initial casting has been revealed for Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree at The Other Palace, including Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan and more.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: JESS ROBINSON: ELTON REIMAGINED: Assembly George Square Gardens
by Christiana Rose - Aug 15, 2026

Jess Robinson does not simply impersonate the stars. She appears to possess an entire musical showreel of them.
Twinnie Releases New Single WILD ONE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 9, 2026

The British country-pop artist released a new song inspired by her Romani heritage and bohemian outlook, following a summer of major UK festival performances.
CAT CLYDE & Dean Johnson Co-Headline Tour to Launch October 28
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

Cat Clyde and Dean Johnson will co-headline a tour across Western Canada and the U.S. starting October 28 in Victoria, BC, with stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Missoula, MT.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL Extends at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Chance Theater in Anaheim will extend its run of ALANIS MORISSETTE'S JAGGED LITTLE PILL, citing strong audience response to the production on the Cripe Stage.
Video: Alexander Sage Oyen's MOMENT BY MOMENT Film Adaptation Trailer Released
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

A new trailer has been released for the musical feature film Moment by Moment, based on Alexander Sage Oyen's song cycle of the same name. John Cardoza will perform the end-credit song. Watch the video here!
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at City Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 28, 2026

A contemporary soundtrack, Shakespearean verse, and a playful approach give City Theatre’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream a distinctive identity. The fairies sparkle, the mechanicals steal the laughs, and the production proves that revisiting the classics can still lead to something unexpected.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Chance Theater
by Michael Quintos - Jul 27, 2026

Beautifully and tenderly directed by Matthew McCray, this ferociously performed and often visually hypnotic intimate production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is such a pleasant surprise, instantly becoming one of Chance Theater's most piercingly emotional new musicals it has ever produced. This vibrant and humanely grounded new production of the 2018 jukebox musical—featuring music from Alanis Morissette—continues performances in Anaheim Hills through August 9, 2026.
Review: Tesseract’s Boisterous JAGGED LITTLE PILL isn’t Hard to Swallow
by James Lindhorst - Jul 27, 2026

Jagged Little Pill is a heavy musical filled with topical adult themes. Director Brittanie Gunn’s production is boisterous, unapologetic, engaging, and features some fierce performances of Alanis Morissette’s biggest hits. While the subject matter is weighty, Tesseract’s raucous Jagged Little Pill is not hard to swallow.
Review: Tesseract’s Boisterous JAGGED LITTLE PILL isn’t Hard to Swallow
by James Lindhorst - Jul 24, 2026

Jagged Little Pill is a heavy musical filled with topical adult themes. Director Brittanie Gunn’s production is boisterous, unapologetic, engaging, and features some fierce performances of Alanis Morissette’s biggest hits. While the subject matter is weighty, Tesseract’s raucous Jagged Little Pill is not hard to swallow.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL to Be Presented by Rose Theatrics in Chicago Heights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Rose Theatrics will present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jagged Little Pill, featuring music by Alanis Morissette, at Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, IL.
Francesca Moody Productions to Take Over The Other Palace for First Full Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions announced its first full season of work at London's The Other Palace, marking a significant expansion for the production company.
Photos: JAGGED LITTLE PILL is Now Playing at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

All new production photos have been released for Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill The Musical, now playing at Chance Theater. Check out the photos here!
JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL to Open Contemporary Theatre of Ohio's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, the Tony-nominated Broadway hit featuring Alanis Morissette's songs, directed by Leda Hoffmann at the Vern Riffe Center in Columbus.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at SNAP! Productions
by Christine Swerczek - Jul 11, 2026

SNAP! Productions JAGGED LITTLE PILL running July 10-26 at the Ghost Light Theater in Bellevue, Nebraska will knock your socks off.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alanis Morissette written?

Alanis Morissette has written 1 shows including Jagged Little Pill (Composer).

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