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Birth Place: Indianola, MS, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

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

[Broadway]
1995
Dr. Bessie Delany

[Broadway]
1994
Maggie

[Broadway]
1987
Rose

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1973
Performer

[Broadway]
1971
Cora Beasley


Movies

The Education of Sonny Carson
[ 1974 ] Moms
Sparkle
[ 1976 ] Effie
A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion
[ 1982 ] Beck
Beat Street
[ 1984 ] Cora Mary Alice Smith
Teachers
[ 1984 ] Linda Ganz
The Bonfire of the Vanities
[ 1990 ] Annie Lamb
Awakenings
[ 1990 ] Nurse Margaret
To Sleep with Anger
[ 1990 ] Suzie
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] School Teacher Mary Alice Smith
A Perfect World
[ 1993 ] Lottie
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Gordon
The Inkwell
[ 1994 ] Evelyn
Heading Home
[ 1994 ] Mary Jones
Bed of Roses
[ 1996 ] Alice
Down in the Delta
[ 1998 ] Rosa Lynn
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
[ 1999 ] Dolores Williams
The Wishing Tree
[ 1999 ] Mattie Mary Alice Smith
The Photographer
[ 2000 ] Violet
Sunshine State
[ 2002 ] Eunice Stokes
The Matrix Revolutions
[ 2003 ] The Oracle

TV Shows

A Different World
Lettie Bostic

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Mary Alice, Having Our Say

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Mary Alice , Having Our Say


winner
Obie Awards - 1993 - Obie Committee

Mary Alice

News


Irish Country-Pop Star CMAT Releases New Single, 'Aw, Shoot'

CMAT, the bold, bright BRIT-nominated voice out of Ireland blending country, pop, and a flair for wit and whimsy has released a new single “Aw, Shoot” – a kitchen-sink drama with a western edge and an undeniable, boot-stomping hook. The single, which was premiered by BBC Radio’s Hottest Record In The World, is her first since her critically acclaimed sophomore album Crazymad, For Me released last fall. Listen to it here!
Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre

Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.
George Street Playhouse Presents HAVING OUR SAY - Previews Begin November 28

George Street Playhouse presents Having Our Say, the Tony Award-nominated play by Emily Mann (A Streetcar Named Desire, Anna and the Tropics). Having Our Say is adapted from the book by Sarah (Sadie) L. Delany & A. Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany with Amy Hill Hearth and is directed by Laiona Michelle (Her Portmanteau).
THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Comes to 3 West Club This Week

Food For Thought Productions continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique series set for its 2023 Season. Learn more about The People Versus Lenny Bruce and find out how to get tickets here!
UNLUCKY GAL is the Second Segment Of ALL THE COURT'S A STAGE A Series Of One-Act Plays Based On Seven Of Martin Garbus' Law Cases

Unlucky Gal is the second segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of one-act plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus' cases and directed by Antony Marsellis.
National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Riverside Theatre Presents The Musical Spectacular 42ND STREET

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell,  Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, and Director of Special Initiatives/CFO Patti Rooney, celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the musical spectacular, 42nd Street.
Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins Will Join in Q&A at Food For Thought Productions

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique production set for its 2023 Season Opener on January 23rd.
Photos: Inside the Los Angeles Premiere of BELOW THE BELT

Director/Producer Shannon Cohn, along with executive producers Rosario Dawson and Corinne Foxx hosted the Los Angeles Premiere of BELOW THE BELT last night (Saturday, October 1) at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. The film is also executive produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mae Whitman. Check out photos from the premiere here.
Photos: Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Celebrate HAND IN HAND At Birdland

Birdland presentED singer/actress Julie Benko (Broadway’s Fanny Brice) and jazz pianist Jason Yeager in a celebration of their new recording, “Hand in Hand” (Club44 Records) on Monday, August 29. Check out photos below!
FENCES Tony Award-Winner Mary Alice Passes Away at Age 80

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of film, television, and stage actress Mary Alice, who has passed away at the age of 80.
School Spotlight: Webster University-Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts

The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University offers a unique and intensive program for training young artists for theatre. All students are accepted into the program by interview or audition and are enrolled in a particular sequence. It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.
Blythe Danner & Bob Dishy to Star in Food For Thought Productions Plays

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, will continue celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun production set for its 2022 Season Opener on March 28th.
Food for Thought Productions Opens 2022 Season

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues to celebrate the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with award-winning actors, writers and directors in tremendously fun productions set for their 2022 Season Opener on March 28th.
CMAT Shares New Single 'Every Bottle Is My Boyfriend'

CMAT has shared new single 'Every Bottle Is My Boyfriend,' taken from her debut album If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, which is available for pre-order now. 'Every Bottle Is My Boyfriend' finds CMAT in typically candid form on this hook-laden nugget that pulls on the heartstrings and screams 'future karaoke classic.' Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
CMAT Shares New Single 'Lonely'

2021 was quite a year for Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, one of the year's breakout stars, earning critical recognition as well as a legion of new fans. CMAT today shares new single “Lonely”, taken from her debut album 'If My Wife Knew I'd Be Dead.' Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out CMAT's upcoming tour dates!
Food For Thought Productions Finishes 2021 Season With I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 21st year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun production on December 6th, 2021.
Open-Door Playhouse Podcast to Present THE COUSINS' BOOK CLUB This Month

Open-Door Playhousehas announced the premiering of The Cousins' Book Club, a play starring Kim Hlavac as Margo; Elaine Mello as Elizabeth; Camille Ameen as Mary Alice; Goreti da Silva as Sandra; and JayCee Porter as Barbara. The play was written by Patricia Motto.
CMAT Announces New Album & Shares New Single 'No More Virgos'

CMAT has announced the February 25 release of her debut album If My Wife New I'd Be Dead. She has also shared an instantly glorious new single, “No More Virgos.” Listen to the new single now!
Food For Thought Productions Presents Arthur Miller's I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING

Food For Thought Productions, now in its 21st year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun second production on April 19th, 2021.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Alice been in?

Mary Alice has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Alice been in?

Mary Alice has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mary Alice been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Having Our Say, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Having Our Say and Obie Committee (Obie Awards).

What awards has Mary Alice won?

Mary Alice has won an Obie Award from the Obie Committee.

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