Alice Ripley
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.
Date of Birth: December 14, 1963 (62)
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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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Movies
[ 2000 ] Kim
[ 2004 ] Sabrina
[ 2013 ] Caroline Weldon
[ 2016 ] Leslie
[ 2016 ] Melanie Carter
[ 2022 ] Trisha
Awards and Nominations
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Alice Ripley, Shakespeare In Hollywood
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Alice Ripley, Company
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Videos
Video: Broadway Vet Brooke Tansley Starts SNAP 'Buddy System' Amidst Government Shutdown
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-29 08:54:20
News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer at Birdland, joined by Alice Ripley, Natalie Douglas and Marieann Meringolo for an evening of Broadway standards and storytelling.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 23, 2026
Throw on your comfiest PJs and get down to The Green Room 42 because Kelsey Seaman is throwing the ultimate 90s/Y2K sleepover. Dear Diary: A Solo Show Slumber Party is a throwback cabaret full of nostalgia, teen angst, and big dreams.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Acclaimed Dutch musical theatre star Willemijn Verkaik has been cast as Diana Goodman in the upcoming Dutch production of Next to Normal.
by Roy Berko - Jul 17, 2026
Another exposure as Cleveland Heights’s Cain Park outstanding production directed by Victoria Bussert the present Director of Oberlin College’s Musical Theater program, which featured Gregg Violand, who will be featured, later this season, in Porthouse’s BRIGADOON.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Clear Space Theatre Company revealed its summer lineup featuring three Broadway musicals in rotating repertory, Tony Award-winning cabaret artists, a world premiere youth production, and expanded camp programming in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present Almost Midnight, a one-night concert celebrating the Broadway eleven o'clock number, featuring a cast of 18 performers and music direction by Noah Turner.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present Let's Get Schooled, a cabaret featuring Broadway performers from SCHOOL OF ROCK, ONCE, TREVOR, and more, celebrating school-themed musicals in person and via livestream.
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.'
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 5, 2026
Special guest in their show Jason Robert Brown sent everyone out into the Theatre District with a renewed sense of 'HOPE'. See photos and a review of the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Broadway star Jeanna de Waal, known for originating the role of Princess Diana in DIANA: THE MUSICAL, will join the Long Island Musical Theatre Festival as featured guest artist, leading a masterclass during its summer intensive program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
HIT SHOW, a new musical inspired by the 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr., will make its joint world premiere at The Carnegie and Southern Plains Productions, directed by Eamon Foley.
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026
BroadwayWorld breaks down how and why The Rocky Horror Show callouts began and explains what you could expect before taking a jump to the left, a step to the right and joining Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Transsexual, Transylvania.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 29, 2026
See photos of the March 24th variety show featuring Alice Ripley (NEXT TO NORMAL), singer Gerrilyn Sohn, and more, snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 20, 2026
A Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical about a suburban family coping with the mother's bipolar disorder, exploring themes of mental illness, grief, and love through a pop-rock score.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 16, 2026
See photos from the March 10th show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss featuring Carly Ozard, Mark William and more. The bi-weekly variety show returns to the Green Room 42 on Tuesday March 24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026
Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alice Ripley has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Alice Ripley has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Alice Ripley won Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Next to Normal. She also received the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Next to Normal.
