RIPLEY features the Tony-nominated actress on vocals and guitar as well as Shannon Ford (drums), Skip Ward (bass) and Christopher Schelling (keyboards). Cabaretgoers can expect to hear brand-new compositions and tunes from Ripley's solo recording, "Everything's Fine." Show time is 9:30 PM.
Alice Ripley, who headlined a production of Tell Me On a Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, earned a Tony nomination for her performance as conjoined twin Violet Hilton in the musical Side Show. She has also appeared on Broadway in The Rocky Horror Show, James Joyce's The Dead, Sunset Boulevard, The Who's Tommy, Les Misérables and in the City Center Encores! production of Li'l Abner as well as the concert run of King David. Ripley starred in the Kennedy Center's production of Company and reprised her role as fearful bride Amy on TV's "Kennedy Center Honors." Ripley's non-show recordings include two discs with Side Show co-star Emily Skinner — "Duets" and "Unsuspecting Hearts" — and a recording of her own compositions, the aforementioned "Everything's Fine." Ripley's recent theatrical credits include Ken Ludwig's Shakespeare in Hollywood, a regional production of The Fabulous Invalid and the Off-Broadway hit Five Flights.
Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. Tickets, priced $15 (advance) and $20 (door), are available by calling (212) 239-6200; those wishing to dine before the show should make reservations at (212) 539-8778.