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BIO

Alice Ripley, who The New York Times called “simply astonishing,” is a consummate Broadway star in addition to a versatile actor in film and television and a distinguished singer-songwriter. Her work as Diana in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal garnered her a Tony Award for “Best Actress in a Musical.” She was nominated for both a Drama Desk and a Tony for her brilliant work in the short lived but legendary Side Show, and she’s created unforgettable original performances in such Broadway hits as The Who’s Tommy, Sunset Boulevard, The Rocky Horror Show, and American Psycho.



Ripley has won accolades and awards for her work in the feature films Bear With Us and Sugar! and has made guest appearances on such popular TV series as “Blue Bloods,” “Royal Pains,” “30 Rock” (as herself) and the Netflix series “Girlboss.” Along with four original Broadway cast recordings, two musical theatre duet albums, and countless guest tracks on compilation CDs and demos, Ms. Ripley is an accomplished songwriter/musician who has released three albums of her own music.

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STAGE CREDITS

Baby Baby
[Off-Broadway]
Out of the Box Theatrics Return Engagement, 2021
Arlene
Baby Baby
[Immersive]
Out of the Box Theatrics Site Specific Production, 2019
Performer
The Pink Unicorn The Pink Unicorn
[Off-Broadway]
Return Off-Broadway Engagement, 2019
Trisha Lee
The Pink Unicorn The Pink Unicorn
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
The Waves The Waves
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2018
Performer
American Psycho American Psycho
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Patrick's Mother
Mrs. Wolfe
Patrick's Mother
Wild Animals You Should Know Wild Animals You Should Know
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Marsha
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2010
Diana
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
next to normal
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
The Baker's Wife
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Genevieve
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Audrey [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Company
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Amy
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
One of "The Sweethearts"
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Janet Weiss
James Joyce's The Dead
[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Miss Molly Ivors
James Joyce's The Dead
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
James Joyce's The Dead
[Off-Broadway]
1999
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Jubilee
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1998
Chess
[New York]
New York Concert, 1998
Svetlana
Li'l Abner
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer
Side Show
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Violet Hilton
King David
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Bathsheba
Sunset Boulevard
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Betty Schaefer
The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble
Specialist's Assistant
Local Lass
Specialist's Assistant
Ensemble
Mrs. Walker (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Fantine [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Side Show
[New York]
Workshop, 1996
Performer

Movies

The Adulterer
[ 2000 ] Kim
Temptation
[ 2004 ] Sabrina
Isn't It Delicious
[ 2013 ] Caroline Weldon
Sugar!
[ 2016 ] Leslie
Bear with Us
[ 2016 ] Melanie Carter
The Pink Unicorn
[ 2022 ] Trisha

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Alice Ripley, Next to Normal


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Alice RipleyNext to Normal


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alice Ripley, Next to Normal

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Alice Ripley, Next to Normal

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Alice RipleyShakespeare In Hollywood

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Alice RipleyTell Me on a Sunday

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Alice RipleyCompany

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alice Ripley, Side Show

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Alice Ripley, Side Show

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by Alba Corona - Aug 20, 2025

La versión inmersiva de NEXT TO NORMAL, que anteriormente se presentó en España, debutará en Buenos Aires el 19 de septiembre de 2025.
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by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2025

Next to Normal Immersive will premiere in Buenos Aires on September 19 with Alice Ripley, Robert Spencer, and a special appearance by Adam Pascal. The production features 360° projections, surround sound, and a cast performing alongside the audience.
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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025

Max Ziegfeld’s outrageous new concept album Max Ziegfeld’s P😎rn Awards: The Musical!—featuring Gilbert Gottfried, Jinkx Monsoon, Alice Ripley, Judy Kaye, and more—is now streaming on all major platforms. The 10-track comedy burlesque blends satire, original music, and over-the-top awards show antics.
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by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 24, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alice Ripley been in?

Alice Ripley has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Alice Ripley been in?

Alice Ripley has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alice Ripley been nominated for?

Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Next to Normal , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Shakespeare In Hollywood, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tell Me on a Sunday , Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Side Show and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Side Show.

What awards has Alice Ripley won?

Alice Ripley has won several prestigious awards for her performance in Next to Normal. She received the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production award from the Helen Hayes Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical award from the Tony Awards.

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