Alison Fraser | |
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Born | Natick, Massachusetts |
Residence |
Manhattan, New York Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Singer, voice actress, actress |
Years active | 1980-present |
Spouse(s) | Rusty Magee (1984-2003; his death) |
Children | 1 |
Website | http://www.alisonfraser.com |
Alison Fraser (born in Natick, Massachusetts) is an American actress, voice actress and singer who has appeared in concert at such venues as Carnegie Hall,The White House, Town Hall, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Tisch Center for the Arts, The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Wilma, The Emelin, Joe's Pub, 54 Below and Symphony space.
Fraser is a two time Tony Award nominee for The Secret Garden and Romance/Romance, a Drama Desk Award nominee for both The Secret Garden, and First Daughter Suite and a Carbonell Award winner for Romance/Romance.
She played "Tessie Tura" in the New York City Center and Broadway productions of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone under the direction of the legendary Arthur Laurents.
She was the first ever recipient of Philadelphia's Barrymore Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of "The Blonde" in Marion Adler, Scott Wentworth and Craig Boehmler’s film noir musical, Gunmetal Blues under the direction of Jiri Zizka. She reprised the role of "The Blonde" in Gunmetal Blues opposite Patrick Quinn at the George Street Playhouse. She returned there to play "Diana" in Lend Me a Tenor, directed by David Saint.