Julie Benko joined the annals of theatrical legend and lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl. Between her tenure as the standby, alternate, and full-time Fanny, she played the role over 180 times! The New York Times raved that “Julie Benko is the bright-eyed, dulcet-voiced soprano who went from standby to star.”
Joined by her husband Jason Yeager on piano, Julie reflects on the journey leading to her meteoric rise, sharing songs and behind-the-scenes stories of her days understudying in Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Spring Awakening, and more. Standby, Me offers an evening of spectacular vocals, theatrical lore, and inspiration for all the greatest stars-to-be.
Videos
Duel Reality
McCarter Theatre Center (10/9 - 10/13) | ||
Stephanie J. Block
Union County Performing Arts Center (10/19 - 10/19) | ||
Ladies of Laughter
Bergen PAC (2/3 - 2/3) | ||
Lucie Arnaz: I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past
Enlow Recital Hall (9/29 - 9/29) | ||
Julie Benko
Arch Performances at the Berrie Center for the Arts (9/28 - 9/28) | ||
The Price Is Right Live!
Bergen Performing Arts Center (9/28 - 9/28) | ||
Sense and Sensibility
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (9/4 - 9/22) | ||
TINA–The Tina Turner Musical
State Theatre New Jersey (10/3 - 10/5) | ||
A Season of Miracles
Pushcart Players (11/25 - 12/20) | ||
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/9 - 1/9) | ||
Rock 'N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular
State Theatre New Jersey (11/16 - 11/16) | ||
The Other American
New Jersey Repertory Company (9/5 - 9/29) | ||
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