Janet Aldrich
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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.
Career[]
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 at the New York Musical Festival or NYMF. She was nominated for a Connecticut Critics Choice Award for her work as Rose in Song of Singapore, and a Philadelphia Inquirer Critic's Choice Award for her portrayal of the Baker's Wife in Into The Woods in 1992.
Personal life[]
Aldrich is the daughter of George & Frances Wallerich. She is married to Carlos Valdes-Dapena.[1] Janet and Carlos have 2 children and 2 grandchildren, and reside in West Orange, NJ.
Filmography[]
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 |
1990–1993 | Saturday Night Live | see Television, below |
1985 | Ringers | Tony Cookson |
Stage productions[]
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 |
Television productions[]
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 |
See also[]
- Guiding Light
- Victoires de la Musique
- Helen Hayes Awards
References[]
- ^ a b "Janet Aldrich Biography (1956–)". Film Reference. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Janet Aldrich". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Janet Aldrich". Playbill. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Helen Hayes Award Nominees & Recipients". theatreWashington. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Les Victoires de la Musique - Palmarès 1987".
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Maybe This Time.m4v. YouTube.
External links[]
- Official website
- Janet Aldrich at IMDb
- Janet Aldrich Biography: NJ Theater[1]
- Janet Aldrich: Ibdb[2]
- New York Times Theater Review[3]
- New York Times Theater Review[4]
- New York Times Theater Review[5]
- New York Times Theater Review[6]
- New York Times: Helen Hayes Awards Are Presented[7]
- New York Times Theatre Review[8]
- ^ http://www.njtheater.com/Person/6888/Janet-Aldrich/display.rails
- ^ "Janet Aldrich – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB".
- ^ Holden, Stephen (June 19, 1993). "Theater in Review". The New York Times.
- ^ Mitgang, Herbert (February 22, 1985). "Stage: 'Comedy of Errors' Showcase". The New York Times.
- ^ Klein, Alvin (February 8, 1987). "Theater; Simon Play Staged in Bridgeport". The New York Times.
- ^ Klein, Alvin (April 18, 1993). "THEATER; 'Song of Singapore' Revived in Bridgeport". The New York Times.
- ^ Gamarekian, Barbara (April 30, 1986). "Helen Hayes Awards Are Presented". The New York Times.
- ^ Rich, Frank (October 12, 1982). "Theater: 'American Princess,' Comic Musical". The New York Times.
- Living people
- 1956 births
- American musical theatre actresses
- American soap opera actors
- 21st-century American women