Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on December 14, 1963)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Alice Ripley! May your day be filled with more drama than a Broadway finale and enough applause to rival your Tony-winning performance in "Next to Normal." Your powerful portrayal of Diana Goodman still resonates, proving that nobody does emotional intensity quite like you.

From captivating audiences on stage with unforgettable roles, you've shown us all how it's done—singing our hearts out while breaking them at the same time. Here's hoping this year brings even greater successes (and fewer costume changes backstage). Keep shining bright; after all, you're anything but normal—and we wouldn't have it any other way!