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Also Credited As: Julia K. Murney

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BIO

Julia Murney last appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked after playing the role on the national tour for which she received an Acclaim Award. Other New York credits include Lennon, The Wild Party (Drama Desk nomination), The Vagina Monologues, Falling (Drama Desk nomination), A Class Act, The Landing, Saved, Crimes of the Heart, Queen of the Mist, and Time and Again (Lucille Lortel nomination). She's been seen regionally all over the U.S.- Signature, Muny, Williamstown, Reprise!LA, Sacramento Music Circus, NCT, Lyric, Rubicon and Goodspeed, to name a few-and in concert she has performed solo shows nationally as well as in NYC at Feinstein's/54 Below, Birdland, Joe's Pub & Ars Nova. Symphony appearances have ranged from Carnegie Hall to The Kennedy Center, Caramoor to Town Hall, from Malaysia to Maui & a lot of spots in between. Among her TV credits are Madam Secretary, 30 Rock, Sex and the City, Elementary, Brothers and Sisters, Ed, NYPD Blue, all the Law and Orders, First You Dream and about a gazillion voiceovers. A Syracuse University graduate, her recordings include the original cast albums of The Wild Party and A Class Act, the Grammy nominated Actor's Fund Benefit of Hair and her first solo album I'm Not Waiting, which is available on iTunes & on her website, juliamurney.com. Twitter: @juliamurney Instagram: @pepamama

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Cast

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group, 2011
Performer

[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2009
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2009
Queen

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Lillian

Lillian

[New York]
Showcase, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Performer

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Amelia Earhart

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
Eve/Mama Noah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Florence

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Featured Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer


Movies

The Real Shlemiel
[ 1995 ] Dona , Julia K. Murney
Ghost Town
[ 2008 ] Sneezy Lady
Clear Blue Tuesday
[ 2009 ] Anonymous Woman Julia K. Murney
Multiple Sarcasms
[ 2010 ] Stage Cari
La vida inesperada
[ 2013 ] Lisa
Gabriel
[ 2014 ] Woman on Phone
The Report
[ 2019 ] McDonough's Secretary
Big Time Adolescence
[ 2019 ] Sherri
First One In
[ 2020 ] Shelia
Not Okay
[ 2022 ] Alice - Support Group Woman

TV Shows

Law & Order
Lisa Quinlann, Marge Hollenbach

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Julia Murney, Falling

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Julia Murney, Time and Again


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Julia Murney, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)

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News


Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Julia Murney, Philippe Arroyo, Liam Pearce, & Alisa Melendez to Star in New Ryan Scott Oliver Reading

On November 7, 2024, Ryan Scott Oliver's new musical folk horror, Tomorrow, the Island Dies will be presented in a reading presentation for an invited audience. The musical tells the story of “Widow Clack, 18 and pregnant, who lives an exiled life running a lighthouse with her brother on a storm-crushed island set to be uninhabited in two days.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.
Interview: Teal Wicks Talks & JULIET and More Ahead of Boston Engagement

Teal Wicks first performed “Shakespeare Meant for Kids” when she was in the fifth grade, and later, while in college at U.C. Irvine, the actor and singer did a production of “Romeo & Juliet” set to a Motown soundtrack.
Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs Takes THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD to 54 Below

Lianne Marie Dobbs plays THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at 54 Below on 11/6, a must-see musical window into Springfield's eclectic songs and quirky mind. BroadwayWorld named Dobbs as one of the Best Vocalists of the Decade and listed her as a Top Cabaret Highlight of 2022. Read a conversation with Dobbs about the 11/6 show.
Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES Cast Album Now Streaming

Ryan Scott Oliver’s new musical folk horror, Tomorrow, the Island Dies has just been released as a complete studio cast recording album on all streaming services.
CALLING US HOME Will Embark on African Tour

The grand-scale production of CALLING US HOME - THE MUSICAL is set to embark on a groundbreaking multi-country tour across the African continent, starting in Durban in 2025.
Video: Sean Stack Talks WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Survival Jobs Podcast

Watch hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo chat with the incredibly talented and thoughtful Sean Stack, who is currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater!
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More

PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for 2024-25 Season, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The season will kick off in November 2024 with The Light and the Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi), by Kate Hamill. Learn more!
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jen Cody & More to Perform at Primary Stages 40th Anniversary Gala

PRIMARY STAGES' 40th Anniversary Gala will honor Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
Julia Murney Will Direct YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Sharon Playhouse

Julia Murney will direct a new production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.  Performances will run September 20 - September 29 in the Olsen Theater.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.
Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind, And More Will Lead THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE

The Sharon Playhouse has announced a special event staged reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to benefit the Playhouse.
Videos: Laura Benanti, Julia Murney, and More Perform at BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUAL RIGHTS at 54 Below

On August 26, 54 Below celebrated Women's Equality Day with Broadway Celebrates Equal Rights, featuring a host of Broadway performances. Check out the videos here!
Jen Cody, Susan Cella, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Sharon Playhouse

The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue nestled in the picturesque Northwest Corner of Connecticut, has announced their highly anticipated production of Steel Magnolias.
Laura Benanti and More Join BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUALITY At 54 Below

54 Below will present “Broadway Celebrates Equality,” a celebration of Women’s Equality Day, Monday, Aug. 26, 7  p.m.
Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse

Stage and screen star Kathleen Turner is leading the cast of A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse as Madame Armfeldt. Directed by Hunter Foster, performances will run through August 17 at Ogunquit Playhouse. Check out the cast in action in all-new video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julia Murney been in?

Julia Murney has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Julia Murney been in?

Julia Murney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Julia Murney been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Falling, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Time and Again and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club).

What awards has Julia Murney won?

Julia Murney has won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club).

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