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BIO

Julia Rose Lester is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Ashlyn Caswell in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and for her portrayal of the role of Little Red Ridinghood in the 2022 Broadway revival of Into the Woods, for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.



Lester's television credits include recurring roles on "Mom," "Prince of Peoria" and "Mr. Student Body President." Her guest starring roles include "Game Shakers," "The Thundermans" and "Bella and the Bulldogs."

A native of Los Angeles, Lester has been working professionally since the age of five. Having an extensive musical theatre background, Lester has performed in almost 30 stage productions, including the title role in "Carrie: The Musical," "Next to Normal" and "Calvin Berger." Also a dancer since the age of two, she has choreographed professionally for various dance teams and is trained in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary and tap dancing.

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STAGE CREDITS

All Nighter All Nighter
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2025
Wilma
I Can Get It For You Wholesale I Can Get It For You Wholesale
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Miss Marmelstein
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Little Red Riding Hood

Movies

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special
[ 2020 ] Self
Prom Dates
[ 2024 ] Hannah

TV Shows

Neckpee Island
Mona
Bella and the Bulldogs
Gracie Crenshaw
Spirit Riding Free
Bebe Schuman
Mom
Emily
Mr. Student Body President
[ 2017-2018 ] Ingrid
The Thundermans
Smith
Prince of Peoria
[ 2018-2019 ] Suzie
Game Shakers
Tonya Mulligan
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy
Bebe
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
[ 2019-2022 ] Ashlyn
Hailey's on It!
[ 2023-2024 ] Voices

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

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Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of April, including Vanya starring Andrew Scott; A Streetcar Named Desire starring Paul Mescal and more. 
Video: Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, & More Star in THE FOUR SEASONS Teaser Photo
Video: Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, & More Star in THE FOUR SEASONS Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Netflix has debuted the first official teaser and date announcement for The Four Seasons, a new comedy series starring Colman Domingo and Steve Carell. Watch the first teaser now!
Photos: ALL NIGHTER Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: ALL NIGHTER Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

All Nighter has officially opened Off-Broadway at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. The production will run for a strictly limited 12-week run through May 18, 2025. Check out opening night photos here!
Review Roundup: ALL NIGHTER Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: ALL NIGHTER Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley is currently running at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Read the reviews here!
Video: Hanging with the Ladies of ALL NIGHTER Photo
Video: Hanging with the Ladies of ALL NIGHTER
by Joey Mervis - Mar 6, 2025

Ready to stay up all night at the Newman Mills Theater? The World Premiere of Natalie Margolin All Nighter, directed by Jaki Bradley is getting ready for its opening night off-Broadway.  What's it all about? 
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Natalie Margolin's ALL NIGHTER Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of Natalie Margolin's ALL NIGHTER
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 1, 2025

All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley is currently running at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space for a strictly limited 12-week run through May 18, 2025. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the special day below.
Photos: Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester and More in ALL NIGHTER Photo
Photos: Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester and More in ALL NIGHTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

The World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley is currently running at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. See photos here 1
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out N Photo
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
Photos: In Rehearsals for Natalie Margolin's ALL NIGHTER Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for Natalie Margolin's ALL NIGHTER
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2025

The World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley, is in rehearsals. Check out new photos of the team in action!
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS Photo
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

Tony-nominated performer Julia Lester is the latest addition to The Four Seasons, the upcoming Netflix comedy series from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.
Additional Cast & Creative Team Members Join ALL NIGHTER Off-Broadway Photo
Additional Cast & Creative Team Members Join ALL NIGHTER Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Additional cast and creative team members will join the World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide Photo
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester, Alyah Chanelle Scott & More to Star in ALL NIGHTER O Photo
Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester, Alyah Chanelle Scott & More to Star in ALL NIGHTER Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

The World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley will be presented at MCC Theater Space, starring Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MCC Theater to Dim Lights in Memory of Gavin Creel Photo
MCC Theater to Dim Lights in Memory of Gavin Creel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

MCC Theater will dim the lights of their theater in memory of Gavin Creel, in tandem with the Broadway theaters. Learn more about the life and legacy of Gavin Creel.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala Photo
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Video: Watch Gavin Creel's MAMMA MIA! Medley at MCC MISCAST24 Photo
Video: Watch Gavin Creel's MAMMA MIA! Medley at MCC MISCAST24
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Take a look back at Gavin Creel, Madeline Benson, and Chris Peters performing a medley from MAMMA MIA! at MCC Theater's MISCAST24.
Tony and Olivier Award Winner Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48 Photo
Tony and Olivier Award Winner Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld is very saddened to report the passing of Broadway and West End performer and writer Gavin Creel, who died September 30.
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester Photo
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Photos: Brandy, Joshua Colley & More Hit the Red Carpet for DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF Photo
Photos: Brandy, Joshua Colley & More Hit the Red Carpet for DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024

On Wednesday, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of the Disney Original Movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red” at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California. The latest film in the global hit “Descendants” franchise from Disney Branded Television welcomed cast members including Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Rita Ora, Brandy, Dara Reneé, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julia Lester been in?

Julia Lester has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Julia Lester been in?

Julia Lester has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Julia Lester been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods.

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