Alyson Reed
Latest News on Alyson Reed:
Stage Direction: The Legendary Hal Prince (Sep 3, 2025)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination (Aug 9, 2023)
Stage Direction: The Legendary Hal Prince (Sep 3, 2025)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination (Aug 9, 2023)
BIO
Reed made her Broadway debut in Dancin' in 1978. Additional Broadway credits include "Oh Brother", Dance a Little Closer, Cabaret, A Grand Night for Singing, and Marilyn: An American Fable. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Cabaret and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Marilyn.
Reed portrayed Cassie in Richard Attenborough's film adaptation of A Chorus Line, and she also appeared in the comedy Skin Deep with John Ritter. Her many television credits range from: Modern Family, Mad Men, Grey's Anatomy and Bones back to Matlock, L.A. Law, Murder, She Wrote, Frasier, Law & Order, Without a Trace, ER, Judging Amy, Chicago Hope, The X-Files to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Nip/Tuck, Crossing Jordan, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, NYPD Blue and Desperate Housewives.
She became known to younger viewers for the role of Ms. Darbus in the popular Disney Channel movie High School Musical and its sequels High School Musical 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Reed lent her voice to the video game Diablo III, providing the voice of the witch Adria.
Photos
Cast members Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Monica Horan, Devin Kelley, Jackie Chung, Malcolm Madera, Sam Anderson, playwright Kimber Lee, cast members Stephen Ellis, Alyson Reed, Erick Lopez, Savannah Lathem, JosÃÆ'© Zuniga, director Neel Keller and cast member Reb
Date:
05/15/2014
From: Photo Flash: Kimber Lee's DIFFERENT WORDS FOR THE SAME THING Celebrates Opening in LA
(L-R back row) cast members Rebecca Larsen, Savannah Lathem, Erick Lopez, Malcolm Madera, Monica Horan, Stephen Ellis, JosÃÆ'© Zuniga, (front row) Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Devin Kelley, Jackie Chung, Sam Anderson and Alyson Reed
Date:
04/11/2014
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with CTG's DIFFERENT WORDS FOR THE SAME THING World Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Norma Jean/Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jean / Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jean/Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jean / Marilyn Monroe
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Elaine
Elaine (The Delights)
Elaine
Elaine (The Delights)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Fatatatatatima
Revolutionary Woman
Fatatatatatima
Revolutionary Woman
Movies
A Chorus Line
[ 1985 ] Csie
[ 1985 ] Csie
Skin Deep
[ 1989 ] Alex
[ 1989 ] Alex
Manhattan Merengue!
[ 1995 ] Susan Kelly
[ 1995 ] Susan Kelly
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
[ 2008 ] Ms. Darbus
[ 2008 ] Ms. Darbus
Ad Astra
[ 2019 ] Janice Collins
[ 2019 ] Janice Collins
TV Shows
Chicago Hope
Misty Moss, Linda Morissey
Misty Moss, Linda Morissey
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mrs. Devereaux, Doris, the Waitress
Mrs. Devereaux, Doris, the Waitress
Modern Family
Angela
Angela
Party of Five
Mrs. Reeves
Mrs. Reeves
The Agency
Lesley Turnbull, Mrs. Turnbull
Lesley Turnbull, Mrs. Turnbull
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Alyson ReedCabaret
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Alyson Reed, Cabaret
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Alyson Reed, Marilyn
Videos
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination
by Michael Major - 2023-08-09 13:00:20
Interview: Frankie Rodriguez & Dara Reneé Reveal Their Favorite HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Performances
by Michael Major - 2023-08-04 12:40:10
Interview: Joshua Bassett & Sofia Wylie Share Their Favorite HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Memories
by Michael Major - 2023-08-03 15:47:33
Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Showrunner Tim Federle Teases 'Biggest' Season Yet
by Michael Major - 2023-08-02 16:23:05
Video: First Look at 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 4: THE REUNION' Music Video From Final Season of Disney+ Series
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 13:30:36
Video: Watch the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three Trailer With Corbin Bleu, Julia Lester & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-12 17:07:12
VIDEO: 'High School Musical' Stars Chat Upcoming 10-Year Reunion on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-19 09:53:23
VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & More in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 10th Anniversary Reunion Featurette
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-18 07:59:15
STAGE TUBE: Kimber Lee Talks Writing DIFFERENT WORDS FOR THE SAME THING, Now Playing at CTG
by Stage Tube - 2014-05-15 18:57:02
STAGE TUBE: Kimber Lee Talks World Premiere of DIFFERENT WORDS FOR THE SAME THING
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-05-02 14:50:19
News
York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Series Will Celebrate The Alan Jay Lerner Centennial
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2018
Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner, The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is proud to announce that its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series will celebrate the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018. The series honors one of the creators behind such classics as Brigadoon, Camelot, Love Life, and My Fair Lady.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2018
Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner, The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is proud to announce that its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series will celebrate the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018. The series honors one of the creators behind such classics as Brigadoon, Camelot, Love Life, and My Fair Lady.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alyson Reed been in?
Alyson Reed has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Alyson Reed been in?
Alyson Reed has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Alyson Reed been nominated for?
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.
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