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Janet Aldrich (born Janet Wallerich; [1] October 16, 1956 in Hinsdale, Illinois) [2] is an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway in musical theater and television. She is represented by Dulcina Eisen Associates, New York City.
Aldrich debuted on Broadway in 1982 in Annie . [3] She won the 1986 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical, for her work in Forbidden Broadway [4] as well as a Victoire de la Musique [5] for her portrayal of Sally Bowles [6] in Cabaret in Paris, France, in 1987. In 2017, Aldrich won the Outstanding Individual Performance Award for her portrayal of Sophie Tucker in the original musical Ben, Virginia & Me (The Liberace Musical) at the New York Musical Festival. [7] She was nominated for a Connecticut Critics Choice Award for her work as Rose in Song of Singapore [8] and a Philadelphia Inquirer Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of the Baker's Wife in Into The Woods in 1992.
Aldrich is the daughter of George and Frances Wallerich. She is married to Carlos Valdes-Dapena, [1] with whom she has two children and two grandchildren and resides in West Orange, New Jersey.
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #FareLife | Brian Hogan |
| 2011 | Liberty Road | Jason Fraley |
| 2008 | In 500 Words or Less | Molly Fowler |
| 2000 | Jails Hospitals & Hip Hop | Danny Hoch |
| 1985 | Une Femme ou Deux | Daniel Vigne |
| 1985 | Ringers | Tony Cookson |
| Year | Title | Theater | Director | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tuning In - Cancelled due to COVID-19 | Adirondack Theater Festival | ||
| 2017 | Ben, Virginia & Me – The Liberace Musical] | NYMF | Paul Stancato | Off Broadway, New York City |
| 2016 | The House of Glass - Workshop | Arena Stage | Matt Cowart | Washington, DC |
| 2012 | The Music Man | Arena Stage | Molly Smith | Washington, DC |
| 2010 | Annie | Olney Theatre Center for the Arts | Mark Waldrop | Olney, MD |
| 2002 | Annie Warbucks | Montclair Operetta Conservatory | John de la Rosa | Montclair, NJ |
| 2001 | Annie | Montclair Operetta Conservatory | John de la Rosa | Montclair, NJ |
| 1996 | Applause | Paper Mill Playhouse & Pre-Broadway Tour | Gene Saks | Millburn, NJ |
| 1995 | On the Town - Concert Version | Westfield Symphony Orchestra | Brad Keimach | Westfield, NJ |
| 1995 | Anything Goes | Downtown Cabaret Theater | Scott Thompson | Bridgeport, CT |
| 1995 | Lust | John Houseman Theater | Bob Carlton | Off Broadway, New York City |
| 1995 | Lust – The American Premiere | Walnut Street Theater | Bob Carlton | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1994 | Me and My Girl | Walnut Street Theater | Charles "Chuck" Abbott | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1993 | The Song of Singapore | Downtown Cabaret Theater | Michael Garin | Bridgeport, CT |
| 1993 | Prime Time Prophet | Players Theatre | Kevin Connors | Off-Broadway New York City |
| 1992 | Into The Woods | Walnut Street Theater | Charles "Chuck" Abbott | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1989 | Me and My Girl | Marquis Theater | Mike Ockrent | Broadway New York City |
| 1988 | Starmites | Criterion Center | Stuart Ross | Broadway New York City |
| 1987–1988 | Cabaret – In French | Théâtre Mogador | Jérôme Savary | Paris, France |
| 1987 | Broadway | Royale Theatre | George Abbott | Broadway New York City |
| 1987 | Broadway | Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival | George Abbott | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 1987 | The Boys From Syracuse | Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival | Gerald Freedman | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 1986 | Pump Boys and Dinettes | Geva Theatre Center | Jon Glazer | Rochester, NY |
| 1985-1986 | Forbidden Broadway | Omni Shoreham Hotel Marquis Room | Jan Neuberger, Gerard Alessandrini | Washington, DC |
| 1985 | Godspell | Ford's Theater | David Bell | Washington, DC |
| 1985 | They're Playing Our Song | Downtown Cabaret Theatre | Richard Sabellico | Bridgeport, CT |
| 1984 | The Three Musketeers | Broadway Theatre (53rd Street) | Joe Layton | Broadway New York City |
| 1984 | Meet Me In St. Louis | Darien Dinner Theatre | Dennis Cole | Darien, CT |
| 1984 | Comedy of Errors | Equity Library Theater | Kent Thompson | Off-Broadway New York City |
| 1983 | Wanted Dead Or Alive | Panache Cabaret | Chapman Roberts | Off-Broadway New York City |
| 1983 | La Chanteuse Extraordinaire | Le Ragtime | Bart Taylor | Cannes, France |
| 1983 | The Stronger - Workshop | Middlesex College Theater | Bobby LuPone, Bernie Telsey | Edison, NJ |
| 1983 | The Men's Group | Equity Library Theater | Kent Thompson | Off-Broadway New York City |
| 1982 | American Princess | INTAR Theatre | Jed Feuer | Off-Broadway New York City |
| 1981 | Annie | Uris Theatre | Martin Charnin | Broadway New York City |
| 1980 | Annie | 2nd National Tour | Martin Charnin | Broadway National Tour |
| 1980 | Anyone Can Whistle | Berkshire Theatre Festival | Robert Tucker | Stockbridge, MA |
| 1980 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Equity Library Theater | Cash Baxter | Off-Broadway New York City |
| Year | Title | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Cosby Mysteries | Paige Coleman Episode 6 | NBC |
| 1993 | Another World | Madame Charpentier, Courturier | NBC |
| 1993 | Saturday Night Live | Canteen Boys Eyes, Amy #4 | NBC |
| 1992 | Saturday Night Live | Jack McManus | NBC |
| 1992 | Saturday Night Live | Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer | NBC |
| 1992 | Saturday Night Live | Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer | NBC |
| 1992 | Saturday Night Live | Tyson/Tall Tales of Recession | NBC |
| 1992 | Guiding Light | Patsy, PTA Chair | CBS |
| 1991 | Saturday Night Live | Johnny Letter | NBC |
| 1991 | Saturday Night Live | Alec Baldwin host: Jackie, his tough Biker Chick | CBS |
| 1990 | Saturday Night Live | Sheba, "Bleak Poetry" sketch with Sting | CBS |
| 1987 | Guiding Light | Sheila, Josh's call girl | CBS |
| 1986 | This Is Your Life Nikolai Volkoff | Magda, Nikolai's First Girlfriend | WWE |
| 1985 | Guiding Light | Suzy, Roxie's Friend from her dark past | CBS |
| 1984 | As the World Turns | Courtney, Script 7176 | CBS |
| 1983 | Ryan's Hope | Nurse Nancy | CBS |
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