Alice Ripley

Alice Ripley is an American actress and singer, born December 14, 1963, best known for her work on Broadway. She built her career across a range of stage musicals, including productions of The Rocky Horror Show and American Psycho, but she is most closely associated with the role of Diana Goodman in Next to Normal, a rock musical about a mother struggling with bipolar disorder. Her raw, emotionally charged performance earned her the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

Ripley's musical output largely draws on her theatrical work, blending pop, rock and country influences shaped by the cast recordings and stage songs she has performed and released. Songs like «I Miss The Mountains», «You Don't Know» and «Didn't I See This Movie?» come from the Next to Normal score and showcase the intense, confessional vocal style she is known for on stage.

Beyond Next to Normal, she has continued to perform and record material connected to her theatrical roles, cultivating a devoted following among musical theater fans. Her voice, marked by a distinctive rasp and dramatic range, has made her a recognizable presence in contemporary Broadway music.