Janet Aldrich
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 About Artists Agency, New York City.
Janet Aldrich | |
|---|---|
| Born | Janet Wallerich October 16, 1956 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Carlos R Valdes-Dapena (1956 – ) |
| Parent(s) | George M Wallerich Frances M Wallerich |
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 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.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Griffin Dunn |
| 1982 | Ringers | Tony Cookson |
Stage productions
| Year | Title | Theater | Director | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See also
- Guiding Light
- Victoires de la Musique
- Helen Hayes Awards
References
- "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.
- http://evenements.francetv.fr/emissions/les-victoires-de-la-musique/palmares-1987_568461
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL0x2sgDplY
External links
- Official website
- Janet Aldrich on 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
- http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=74262
- https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/19/theater/theater-in-review-647593.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1985/02/22/theater/stage-comedy-of-errors-showcase.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/08/nyregion/theater-simon-play-staged-in-bridgeport.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/18/nyregion/theater-song-of-singapore-revived-in-bridgeport.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/30/theater/helen-hayes-awards-are-presented.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/12/theater/theater-american-princess-comic-musical.html
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