Alice Playten, cast member, The Night Kitchen Radio Theater

Appeared on Broadway in the Tony Kushner/Jeanine Tesori musical Caroline, or Change directed by George C. Wolfe, a role she originated at the Public Theatre. She made her professional debut as Marie’s Child in Alban Berg’s Wozzeck in its premiere production at the Metropolitan Opera House. Alice made her Broadway debut as Baby Louise in Gypsy starring Ethel Merman. This was followed by featured roles in the original Broadway companies of: Oliver!, George M!, Henry, Sweet Henry (Theatre World, Drama Critic's Award, Tony Award nomination), Rumors, Spoils of War (Drama Desk nomination), Seussical, and Hello, Dolly.

Numerous Off-Broadway credits have earned Alice two OBIE Awards, one for her performance as Mick Jagger in National Lampoon's Lemmings, and another for her portrayal of Mamie Eisenhower in First Ladies Suite.  Film/TV credits include Ridley Scott's Legend, Law & Order, and a recurring role on Frasier.  She has been heard on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, is the recipient of a Fox Foundation Fellowship, and is married to artist Joshua White.