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Alice Ripley (born 1963 or 1964)[2] is an American actress, singer, songwriter and mixed media artist. She is known, in particular, for her various roles on Broadway in musicals, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal (2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical) and Side Show. She most recently played three roles in the short-lived Broadway musical, American Psycho.[3] Alice Ripley has released albums with her band, RIPLEY, including the single, "Beautiful Eyes", released in February 2012.[4] She also performs as a solo artist,[5] while in February 2011 she released Alice Ripley Daily Practice, Volume 1, a stripped-down collection of acoustic rock covers.[6]

Key Information

Early life

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Ripley was born in California and graduated from West Carrollton High School outside of Dayton, Ohio.[7]

Career

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Early work

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Ripley attended DePauw University, where she majored in Vocal Performance, before transferring to Kent State University where she received a BFA in Musical Theatre in 1985 and was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority.[1][8] While at University, Ripley performed in a number of stage productions, while her first paid acting job was at the Red Barn Summer Theatre in Frankfort, Indiana.[9] Following college, she was active in community theatre in San Diego, California, and subsequently received her Actor's Equity card at the La Jolla Playhouse through a production of Silent Edward, a musical written by Des McAnuff, who was Artistic Director of the La Jolla Playhouse at the time and who would later direct Ripley in her Broadway debut in The Who's Tommy.[10]

Broadway

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In her 1993 debut, Ripley played a Local Lass and the Specialist's Assistant in the original cast of The Who's Tommy; she also understudied the role of Mrs. Walker. Broadway roles that followed were Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard (1994), Bathsheba in King David (1997), Violet Hilton in Side Show (1997), Fantine in Les Misérables (1998), Molly Ivors in James Joyce's The Dead (2000), Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (2000), one of The Sweethearts in Dreamgirls, the concert (2001), and Diana Goodman in Next to Normal (2009). With the exception of Les Misérables, Ripley was part of the original cast of these productions.[11]

Ripley's performance as conjoined twin Violet Hilton in Side Show earned her and her co-star Emily Skinner critical acclaim, a cult following, and a shared 1998 Tony Award nomination, making them the first to be co-nominated in a musical.[12] She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.

From March 27, 2009 to July 18, 2010 at the Booth Theatre, Ripley starred in the Pulitzer Prize-winning[13] Next to Normal, a performance which earned her the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[14]

In 2016, Ripley appeared in the Broadway musical, American Psycho, playing the mother of the main character, Patrick Bateman, as well as the roles of Mrs. Wolfe and Svetlana.[3]

Off-Broadway

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Ripley's 2008 performance in Next to Normal (Second Stage Theatre) earned her Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Additional Off-Broadway roles include Nelly Bly in Cather County (1993, Playwrights Horizons), Daisy Mae in Li'l Abner (1998, New York City Center), various characters in The Vagina Monologues (2002, Westside Theatre), Olivia in Five Flights (2004, Rattlestick Theater), Marsha in Wild Animals You Should Know[15] (2011, MCC/Lucille Lortel Theater), Mary Todd Lincoln, Lewis Payne, and other roles in A Civil War Christmas[16] (2012, NYTW), and Sook Faulk in A Christmas Memory.[17]

Regional theatre

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Ripley's regional credits include Clybourne Park at the Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, as Bev/Kathy in May 2013;[18] Next to Normal at Arena Stage (Helen Hayes Award, Best Actress in a Musical, non-resident production), Little Shop of Horrors, Tell Me On A Sunday (Helen Hayes nomination), Company (Helen Hayes nomination), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,[19] Show Boat, Shakespeare in Hollywood (Helen Hayes nomination), The Baker's Wife, Sweeney Todd, Carousel, Sunset Boulevard (as Norma), Into the Woods, and Carrie.[20]

National tours

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On tour, Ripley played Fantine in Les Misérables (1993–94). She reprised her role as Diana in Next to Normal, the U.S. Tour (November 23, 2010 – July 30, 2011).[21]

Film

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Ripley's films include The Adulterer (2000), Temptation (2004), Isn't It Delicious (2013), Sing Along (2013), The Way I Remember It (2015), Bear With Us (2016), SUGAR! (2016), and Muckland (2015).

Television

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Ripley appeared in an episode of Girlboss, a new Netflix half-hour comedy which premiered in April 2017.[22] She previously guest-starred on Blue Bloods and Royal Pains, and played herself in the series finale of the TV comedy, 30 Rock.[citation needed]

Controversies

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In 2010, Ripley used a homophobic slur in a Facebook post. Many within the theater community found it insensitive, while some came to her defense. Ripley soon apologized for her words.[23][24]

In 2021, allegations became public that Ripley had engaged in inappropriate relationships with underage fans, including engaging in sexual conversations, leading some to describe the behaviour as grooming. Four individuals claimed publicly that Ripley abused her position of power over them.[25][26][27][28] One individual alleged that Ripley kissed her without consent after she turned 18.[29][30] Ripley has denied the allegations.[31]

Discography

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Ripleytheband

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  • "Beautiful Eyes" single (2012, self-produced)
  • Alice Ripley Daily Practice, Volume 1 (2011, Sh-K-Boom Records)
  • Outtasite (2006, Shellac)
  • Ripley EP (2003, Shellac)
  • Everything's Fine (2001, Ghostlight)

Broadway cast recordings

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  • Next to Normal (2009, Sh-K-Boom) (Original)
  • Dreamgirls (2002, Nonesuch) (Concert Production)
  • The Rocky Horror Show (2000, RCA Victor Broadway) (Revival)
  • Side Show (1997, Sony Classical) (Original)
  • King David (1997, Walt Disney) (Original)
  • The Who's Tommy (1992, RCA Victor Broadway) (Original)

Original cast recordings

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  • Bubble Boy (2017, Ghostlight)
  • Little Fish (2007, Ghostlight)

References

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Alice Ripley (born December 14, 1963) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter primarily recognized for her extensive career in Broadway theater. Born in , she pursued formal training, earning a from before establishing herself in New York City's theater scene. Ripley's breakthrough came with her portrayal of the Violet and Daisy Hilton in the 1997 musical Side Show, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, shared uniquely with her co-star Emily Skinner. She further distinguished herself originating the role of Diana Goodman, a mother grappling with , in the Pulitzer Prize-winning (2009), securing the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle honors. Her other notable Broadway credits include Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan (1998 revival), Fantine in (replacement), and Norma Desmond in (1994), earning additional Tony and Drama Desk nominations that underscored her range in both dramatic and vocal demands. Beyond stage work, Ripley has contributed as a recording artist and mixed media creator, though her legacy remains anchored in theatrical innovation and emotional depth.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Alice Ripley was born on December 14, 1963, in , a suburb of Oakland. At the age of two, she relocated across the country with her family, gradually moving eastward to the region where her parents had first met in . Her mother hailed from , while her father originated from the Portage Lakes area near Akron. Ripley grew up in a blended family as the middle child among eleven siblings, a household she has likened to the dynamics in the film Yours, Mine and Ours. The family resided in multiple locations across and , including Lakewood near before settling in West Carrollton, a suburb outside Dayton, where she lived with her father following his passing noted in later accounts. This peripatetic and large-family environment contributed to what Ripley has described as an unusual but not unstable childhood, which she has compared to the familial tensions explored in her Tony-winning role in . Early musical interests emerged in this setting, with Ripley beginning to sing around age ten and taking guitar lessons by fourteen.

Education

Ripley attended in , initially majoring in vocal performance, before transferring to in . She earned a degree in from in 1985. The university's program provided her with foundational training in , , and , which she later credited for shaping her professional approach to theater. Following graduation, she pursued summer stock theater experiences to build practical skills before relocating to .

Career

Early theater work

Ripley secured her first paid acting role at the Red Barn Summer Theatre in , while attending university. Following her 1985 graduation from with a BFA in musical theater, she relocated to and engaged in community theater productions. She earned her Actors' Equity Association card performing in the musical Silent Edward at the , under the direction of . Ripley's early professional engagements included West Coast stagings of , Shenandoah, , and in the late 1980s.

Broadway roles

Alice Ripley debuted on Broadway in the original production of , performing as Local Lass, Specialist's Assistant, and an ensemble member from April 22, 1993, to June 17, 1995, while also understudying the role of Mrs. Walker. She originated the role of Betty Schaefer in , appearing from November 17, 1994, to March 22, 1997. In May 1997, Ripley starred as in the limited concert presentation of King David, which ran from May 18 to May 23. She then originated the role of Violet Hilton, one of the , in Side Show, performing from October 16, 1997, to January 3, 1998; for this performance, she shared a Tony Award nomination for in a Musical with co-star Emily Skinner. Ripley joined the long-running production of as a replacement , performing from September 8, 1998, to September 5, 1999. She appeared as Miss Molly Ivors in the original Broadway production of James Joyce's The Dead from January 11 to April 16, 2000. In the 2000 revival of , Ripley originated the role of , starring from October 19, 2000, to September 30, 2001. Ripley's portrayal of Diana Goodman, a mother grappling with bipolar disorder, in the original Broadway production of Next to Normal (April 15, 2009 – January 16, 2011) earned her the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. In 2016, she performed multiple roles—Mrs. Bateman, Mrs. Wolfe, and Svetlana—in the original production of American Psycho, which ran from April 21 to June 5.

Off-Broadway, regional, and tours

Ripley's early Off-Broadway appearances included the role of Nelly Bly in Cather County in 1993. She originated the role of Diana Goodman in Next to Normal at Second Stage Theatre, where the musical premiered on February 13, 2008, before transferring to Broadway. Additional Off-Broadway credits encompass Five Flights (2006), A Civil War Christmas (2010), Wild Animals You Should Know (2011), Isn't It Delicious (2013) as Caroline Weldon, The Pink Unicorn as Kathleen (2023), and The Vagina Monologues. In regional theater, Ripley starred as Diana in at from November 16, 2008, to January 18, 2009, earning a for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (non-resident production). She performed as Norma Desmond in at North Shore Music Theatre in 2015. Other regional roles include those in , at the Kennedy Center, , The Baker's Wife, and Little Shop of Horrors. Ripley toured as Fantine in the third national tour of from 1993 to 1994. She reprised Diana Goodman in the U.S. national tour of , which ran from November 23, 2010, to July 30, 2011.

Film and television

Ripley's film credits include roles in independent features such as in * (2013), a comedy-drama about an artist returning to her roots. She played Leslie, the wife of a Republican senate candidate entangled in a , in * (2016), for which she received acting awards at film festivals. In the family comedy * (2016), Ripley portrayed Melanie Carter, a mother dealing with a chaotic road trip involving a . Earlier works encompass Kim in the thriller * (2000) and Sabrina in * (2004). On television, Ripley made a cameo as herself in the series finale episode "Hogcock!" of 30 Rock (2013), where her character interacts with Jenna Maroney during a Tony Awards fantasy sequence. She guest-starred as Beverly Elvers, a witness in a bias incident case, in the Blue Bloods episode "Burning Bridges" (2014). That same year, she appeared as an ER doctor in the Royal Pains episode "A Bigger Boat," treating a boat builder patient. In the Netflix series Girlboss (2017), Ripley played Kathleen, the estranged mother of protagonist Sophia, in the episode "Garbage Person." More recently, she portrayed Suze Sikorski, a socialite, in the Inventing Anna episode "Two Birds, One Throne" (2022).

Recent stage work

In 2020, Ripley reprised her role as Trisha Lee, a conservative Christian confronting her daughter's , in a regional production of the solo drama The Pink Unicorn by Elise Forier Edie at Holmdel Theatre Company in , with performances on January 30 and 31. Ripley starred as Arlene in a return engagement of the musical Baby by , , and Sybille Pearson, produced by Out of the Box Theatrics in 2021; the intimate production explored themes of unexpected pregnancy among university couples. In 2022, she returned to the role of Diana Goodman in an immersive, condensed production of in Barcelona, , featuring deconstructed staging and audience proximity to emphasize the musical's themes of and family dysfunction. Ripley portrayed Norma Desmond in a regional staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts, running through October 6, 2024, opposite Nicholas Rodriguez as Joe Gillis. In 2025, Ripley reprised Diana Goodman alongside J. Robert Spencer in an immersive production of Next to Normal at CAI in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporating 360-degree projections, surround sound, and performers mingling with the audience; presented in English with Spanish subtitles, the run premiered with sold-out initial performances.

Discography

Ripleytheband and solo releases

Alice Ripley fronts the rock band Ripleytheband, with whom she has released original material independent of her theater cast recordings. The band's self-titled EP, RIPLEY, was issued on November 30, 2004, comprising five tracks: "Romeo," "Lucky Man," "Sky," "Counting Sheep," and "Humiliating Circumstances." Ripleytheband additionally released the digital single "Beautiful Eyes" on February 28, 2012. Ripley's solo discography consists of two albums of original and cover material. Her debut solo effort, Everything's Fine, appeared on June 12, 2001, via Sh-K-Boom Records, featuring 13 tracks of self-penned rock songs such as "Shotgun," "Shine On," "She Keeps Her Love Away," and the title track, produced by Joel Moss and emphasizing melodic introspection amid suburban themes. In a shift to acoustic interpretations, Daily Practice, Volume 1 followed on February 22, 2011, self-released with 10 cover songs including Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road," Carole King's "It's Too Late," and Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know," described by Ripley as exemplars of songwriting from "heroes I have yet to meet."

Cast recordings

Alice Ripley has contributed vocals to multiple cast recordings from Broadway productions, concert stagings, and revivals, often in principal or featured roles.
ProductionYearTypeRole/Contribution
1993Original Broadway CastPerformer (Mrs. Walker)
King David1997Concert CastPerformer
Side Show1997Original Broadway CastDaisy Hilton (co-lead)
2000New Broadway Cast
2001New York Concert CastOne of the Sweethearts
2009Original Broadway CastDiana Goodman (lead)
The Side Show recording, released by RCA Victor, captures Ripley's performance alongside co-star Emily Skinner in the conjoined twins narrative, earning praise for its vocal harmonies despite the show's short run. The Next to Normal album, issued by Ghostlight Records, features her Tony Award-winning portrayal of a mother grappling with bipolar disorder, with the 2009 release later remixed and remastered for its 15th anniversary in 2024. Ripley's Rocky Horror Show contribution highlights her as Janet in the revival's cult-favorite soundtrack, produced by RCA Victor.

Controversies

Grooming allegations

In August 2021, user Brie Lynn publicly accused Alice Ripley of grooming her beginning when Lynn was 13 years old, claiming Ripley engaged in sexually explicit conversations, shared personal details about her , and fostered an obsessive, emotionally dependent relationship with her and other young fans. Lynn, then a teenager attending Ripley's performances in , alleged that Ripley encouraged her to prioritize their interactions over family and school, including late-night calls and invitations to private events, which Lynn described as manipulative and boundary-violating. Three additional former fans, aged 13 to 17 at the time of their interactions with Ripley, corroborated similar experiences in interviews with , reporting sexualized discussions, pressure to maintain secrecy, and a dynamic where Ripley positioned herself as a mentor while allegedly exploiting their admiration for emotional and psychological control. These accounts described a pattern of cultivating a "cult-like" fan group, with Ripley reportedly dismissing parental concerns and using her celebrity status to blur professional boundaries with minors. No criminal charges or lawsuits have been filed as of 2025, and the allegations remain unproven in court, originating primarily from platforms known for amplifying unverified personal narratives amid heightened scrutiny of celebrity-fan dynamics in theater communities. Ripley responded via on August 20, 2021, expressing regret for any distress caused to fans but categorically denying grooming or predatory intent, labeling the specific claims of with minors as "vile" and false. She acknowledged forming close bonds with enthusiastic young admirers as part of her public but attributed misunderstandings to the intense parasocial nature of fan interactions in live theater, without of physical contact or illegal activity. Supporters, including some industry commentators, have questioned the allegations' credibility, citing the accusers' participation in fan-driven campaigns and the absence of contemporaneous complaints or third-party verification during the interactions, which spanned years. The controversy prompted broader discussions on grooming terminology, with critics arguing its application here risks diluting the term's clinical meaning tied to preparation, as opposed to potentially unbalanced adult-teen mentorships lacking overt exploitation.

Awards and honors

Major awards won

Alice Ripley won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Diana Goodman in the Broadway production of on June 7, 2009. This marked her sole Tony win, following nominations for Side Show (1998) and The American Plan (1990). She also received the for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical for the same role in the Arena Stage production of Next to Normal in Washington, D.C., in 2008.

Nominations and other recognitions

Ripley shared a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical with Emily Skinner for their dual portrayal of the Hilton sisters in Side Show (1997), awarded in 1998. She also received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Side Show. For the Off-Broadway production of Next to Normal at Second Stage Theatre in 2008, Ripley earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. She was similarly nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for the same production.
YearAwardCategoryProductionNotes
1998Tony AwardBest Actress in a MusicalSide ShowShared with Emily Skinner
1998Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalSide ShowIndividual nomination
2008Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalNext to Normal (Second Stage)Nominee
2008Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalNext to Normal (Second Stage)Nominee

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