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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

[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


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 16, 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.
Anna Gasteyer's SUGAR & BOOZE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present Ana Gasteyer, “Saturday Night Live” alumna, with her “Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular,” on Monday, December 22, at 7 p.m.  She will perform favorites from “Sugar & Booze,” her album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals which topped numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center January Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is kicking off the new year with a January lineup featuring magic, music, comedy and theatrical tributes, from interactive illusions and soulful Motown harmonies to Broadway favorites and classical favorites.
Ana Gasteyer’s SUGAR & BOOZE A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Play The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

The Town Hall will present Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze “A Holiday Spectacular,” which will take place at The Town Hall. From 1996 to 2002, Ana was a beloved cast member on “Saturday Night Live'.
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Award-winning actor and advocate Paul Rudd will return to host the 12th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, supporting SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young.
Rachel Dratch, Maryann Plunkett and More Join Irish Rep's New Works Fall Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast for the New Works Fall Festival 2025, which will run on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre.
Adam Sank To Return To Stonewall For THE PALM SPRINGS SET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Comedian Adam Sank needed new material.  Thus, Sank is working on a brand new set of jokes, which he'll be trying out for the first time at the legendary Stonewall Inn, in a special, one-night-only event.
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Dratch been in?

Rachel Dratch has appeared on Broadway in 6 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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