Alice at the Palace
"Meryl goes down the rabbit hole in this obscure but entertaining Off-Broadway musical."
Originally released in 1982. Alice at the Palace is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Emile Ardolino. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin, and Debbie Allen
Synopsis
Meryl Streep stars as Alice in this production of Elizabeth Swados' musical, which was adapted from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Based on the acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival production by Joseph Papp, Alice at the Palace follows Alice's surreal adventures with The Mad Hatter, The March Hare, The Queen of Hearts, and The Cheshire Cat, among many others.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Meryl Streep
as Alice
Betty Aberlin
as Alice's Sister
Debbie Allen
as Red Queen
Stuart Baker-Bergen
as Tea Table
Richard Cox
as Caterpillar / Mad Hatter
Sheila Dabney
as Duchess
Rodney Hudson
as Cheshire Cat / Unicorn
Michael Jeter
as Baby / Bill the Lizard / Dormouse
Charles Lanyer
as Lion
Mark Linn-Baker
as White Knight / Mock Turtle / White Rabbit / March Hare
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New York Shakespeare Festival
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice at the Palace about?
Meryl Streep stars as Alice in this production of Elizabeth Swados' musical, which was adapted from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Based on the acc...
Who directed Alice at the Palace?
Alice at the Palace was directed by Emile Ardolino.
How long is Alice at the Palace?
Alice at the Palace has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Alice at the Palace released?
Alice at the Palace was released on January 16, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alice at the Palace?
The main cast of Alice at the Palace includes Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin, Debbie Allen, Stuart Baker-Bergen, Richard Cox.