ALICE PLAYTEN

The actress and voice artist has had quite a prolific Broadway career, starring in classics such as Oliver!, Henry, Hello Dolly!, Caroline, Seussical, and Change. However, she has also done many performances off-Broadway, guesting on numerous TV series including Law & Order, Frasier, and Third Watch, further adding to her reputation and theatre credit. Alice Playten would later foray into big-screen performances; joining the cast of the 1979 film, California Dreaming, and even donned prosthetics for the film, Legend. She was even in Amityville II: The Possession, lending her voice to Deamon.

With her outstanding talent skills, Alice received multiple nominations and recognitions from Tony Award, Obie Award, Theatre World Award, and Drama Desk Award. Sadly, the amazing actress passed away on June 25, 2011. She was 63 years old. A commemoration of her work was held at the Second Stage Theater, in her hometown, New York, giving honor to a great talent that we once had.