Alaina Anderson is a New York based actor, singer, and writer.
Growing up, Alaina spent spent years juggling duel passions for the arts and sciences—the latter of which led her to complete a B.A. in Cognitive Science at Yale University. While still in school, she made her professional debut in the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, working as an offstage swing before stepping into the role of Zoe Murphy full-time.
She recently starred as Katherine “Kat” Arujo in Mystic Pizza at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Offstage, she can be found playing Sudoku on the subway, reading fiction, writing fiction, and/or catching up with friends over a long walk and a cup of tea.
NEWS
MYSTIC PIZZA
Paper Mill Playhouse
“The company boasts voices for days…Anderson projects Kat’s quiet demeanor in book scenes, which makes for an appropriate jolt when she lets loose in her songs, projecting her character’s rich inner life beneath a placid exterior.”
- Cameron Kelsall, TheaterMania
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
First National Tour
“Alaina Anderson as Zoe Murphy was stunning from start to finish.”
- Drew Eberhard, BroadwayWorld
“Anderson, convincingly at war with Zoe’s feelings of bitterness and regret, is a standout.”
- Evan Henerson, BroadwayWorld
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“The recent Yale grad, Anderson, is making her professional debut in Dear Evan Hansen, although based on her range, enchanting soprano voice during "Requiem", and her effortless acting any audience member would be shocked to learn this is her first national tour.”
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“It was remarkable that this was Anderson’s professional debut, as the confidence and passion she brought to the stage was that of a seasoned performer.”
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“…Zoe Murphy, in a strong showing of heart and appeal by Alaina Anderson.”
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“Anderson, convincingly at war with Zoe's feelings of regret and bitterness, is a standout.”