Janet Aldrich
Quick Facts
Biography
Janet Aldrich (born Janet Wallerich; October 16, 1956 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway in musical theater and television. She is represented by About Artists Agency, New York City.
Career
Aldrich debuted on Broadway in 1982 in Annie. She won the 1986 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical, for her work in Forbidden Broadway as well as a Victoire de la Musique for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in Cabaret in Paris, France. 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.
Personal life
Aldrich is the daughter of George M. Wallerich and Frances M. Wallerich. On April 9, 1988, she married Carlos R. Valdes-Dapena.
Stage productions
Year | Title | Theater | Director | Location |
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2017 | Ben, Virginia & Me – The Liberace Musical | NYMF | Paul Stancato | Off Broadway, New York City |
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 |
1999 | Anything Goes | Downtown Cabaret Theater | Richard Sabellico | Bridgeport, CT |
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 | Lust | John Houseman Theater | Rob Carlton | Off Broadway, New York City |
1995 | Lust – The American Premiere | Walnut Street Theater | Rob 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 |
1987 | Pump Boys and Dinettes | Geva Theatre Center | Jon Glazer | Rochester, NY |
1986–1987 | Forbidden Broadway | Omni Shoreham Hotel Marquis Room | Jan Neuberger, Gerard Alessandrini | Washington, DC |
1985–1986 | Godspell | Ford's Theater | David Bell | Washington, DC |
1985 | They're Playing Our Song | Richard Sabellico | Downtown Cabaret Theater | Bridgeport, CT |
1984 | The Three Musketeers | Broadway Theatre (53rd Street) | Joe Layton | Broadway New York City |
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 | 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 | Unknown | Off-Broadway New York City |
Television productions
Year | Title | Role | Location |
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1993 | Another World | Madame Charpentier, Courturier | 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 |
1989 | Guiding Light | Sheila, Josh's call girl | CBS |
1987 | This Is Your Life Nikolai Volkoff | Magda, Nikolai's First Girlfriend | WWE |
1985 | Guiding Light | Suzy, Roxie's Friend from her dark past | CBS |
1983 | As the World Turns | Karen, Craig Montgomery's Call Girl | CBS |
1980 | Ryan's Hope | Nurse Nancy | CBS |