Alice at the Palace
“Meryl goes down the rabbit hole in this obscure but entertaining Off-Broadway musical.”
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.
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ALICE AT THE PALACE (1981) Clip - Meryl Streep "Queen Alice" (LYRICS [CC])
Type: Clip • Published 2025-09-26
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Meryl Streep
Alice
Betty Aberlin
Alice's Sister
Debbie Allen
Red Queen
Stuart Baker-Bergen
Tea Table
Richard Cox
Caterpillar / Mad Hatter
Sheila Dabney
Duchess
Rodney Hudson
Cheshire Cat / Unicorn
Michael Jeter
Baby / Bill the Lizard / Dormouse
Charles Lanyer
Lion
Mark Linn-Baker
White Knight / Mock Turtle / White Rabbit / March Hare
Kathy Morath
Pat
Deborah Rush
Alice's Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Carroll, Elizabeth Swados
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- Alice at the Palace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emile Ardolino
Lewis Carroll, Elizabeth Swados
Elizabeth Swados
Girish Bhargava
Joseph Papp
Department Leadership Roster
Emile Ardolino
Director
Joseph Papp
Producer
Girish Bhargava
Editor
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice at the Palace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Alice at the Palace?
Alice at the Palace was directed by Emile Ardolino.
Who stars in Alice at the Palace?
The principal cast of Alice at the Palace includes Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin, Debbie Allen, Stuart Baker-Bergen, Richard Cox.
When was Alice at the Palace released and how long is it?
Alice at the Palace was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Alice at the Palace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alice at the Palace was composed by Elizabeth Swados.
Is Alice at the Palace based on a book or true story?
Alice at the Palace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis Carroll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alice at the Palace?
Alice at the Palace holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).