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BIO

JULIE JOHNSON has enjoyed a varied and exciting career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre television, film, and concerts. She made her Carnegie Hall debut singing with the New York Pops Orchestra under the direction of Skitch Henderson. Her Broadway debut came under the direction of Hal Prince in CANDIDE. Julie portrayed Mama in the first national tour of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL. Broadway credits include Hal Prince’s CANDIDE; Off-Broadway-DAS BARBECU (Drama Desk Nominee, Theatre World Award), Hannie in ROADSIDE, The York Theatre Co., Angel in THE RINK, Music Theater Works and Manhattan Theater Club; Regional: Mrs. Lovett in SWEENEY TODD at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, Mame in MAME, Dolly in HELLO DOLLY, LOOK HOMEWARD HONKY TONK ANGEL, OPAL, THE PLEXIGLASS SLIPPER, AS LONG AS I CAN SING, CHASING THE SONG at La Jolla Playhouse, Domina in A FUNNY HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., OLIVER, OKLAHOMA, Emma Goldman in RAGTIME, Madame T in LES MISERABLES, Mrs. Potts in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Hall in Ft. Worth, Miss Mona in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at Bass Hall, ROCKY HORROR SHOW, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, MOONSHINE, and HAIRSPRAY, all at the Dallas Theater Center; Miss Trixie in PAPERMOON at the Goodspeed Opera House and Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, and Mae West in DIRTY BLONDE at Theater Three in Dallas. Julie was the voice of Baby Bop on the BARNEY AND FRIENDS series for 20 years! Movie credits include, PURE COUNTRY with George Strait and THE APOSTLE with Robert Duvall. Julie has also appeared on episodes of AS THE WORLD TURNS. Her finest production to date is her wonderful son,Trey. Thank you Trey and John for all your support.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2018
Beulah & Others

[Regional (US)]
Dallas Theater Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Big Pearl

Ensemble

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Gladys

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Willa Harper

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Hannie

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Hannie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Baroness Von Thunder

Ensemble

Old Lady (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1994
Performer

Narrator/Fricka/Erda/et al


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Julie JohnsonMemphis

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Julie Johnson, Das Barbecu


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1995 - Performance

Julie Johnson, Das Barbecu

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Bucks County Playhouse Announces Fall Educational Offerings

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Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Milwaukee, WI! Winners include Lake Country Playhouse, Waukesha Civic Theatre and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Lake Country Playhouse & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Lake Country Playhouse & More Lead!

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BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards December 5th Standings; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Lake Country Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For KILLING JACK at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Rebecca Wheatley has been announced playing Annie and Val in the cast of Killing Jack by Sadie Hasler at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Bucks County Playhouse Education Offers Education Classes for Fall 2023

Bucks County Playhouse announced the lineup of education programs being offered this fall.
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Tony Winning-Musical COME FROM AWAY Returns To Portland, May 2-7

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Review: COME FROM AWAY at Golden Gate Theatre

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COME FROM AWAY Plays the Hult Center in April

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Review: COME FROM AWAY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

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Review: COME FROM AWAY at Shea's Buffalo Theatre

The best uplifting evening of theatrical magic is happening again just in time for the Christmas season. And no, it's not the annual Christmas Pageant at your family church. It is the remarkable true story of goodness that came out of the unthinkable tragedy of 9/11. COME FROM AWAY has returned to the Shea's Buffalo stage and it continues to enthrall audiences.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; at Sunset Playhouse Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julie Johnson been in?

Julie Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Julie Johnson been in?

Julie Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Julie Johnson been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Das Barbecu and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Das Barbecu.

What awards has Julie Johnson won?

Julie Johnson has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Das Barbecu.

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