Julie Johnson Comes To Lyric Stage 3/26-28

Theatre World Award winner and Lyric Stage favorite Julie Johnson premieres her new show JULIE JOHNSON SINGS March 26 & 27 @ 8:00 PM and March 28 @ 2:30 PM in the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Julie starred in Lyric Stage's productions of SWEENEY TODD and HELLO, DOLLY! and is excited to premiere her new show at Lyric Stage. Joined on stage by her band, Julie will sing everything from Broadway to Country in this fantastic evening of song. Tickets can be ordered online @ www.lyricstage.org or by calling 972-252-2787.

Music comes naturally to this sixth-generation Texan who was born and raised in Whitewright, a small town near Dallas. Julie grew up listening to a wide variety of music -- from Broadway show tunes to George Jones -- and gave her first performance at the age of three. Julie says, "I never thought of any pursuit other than music and performing." After earning a theater arts degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Julie began making her mark on Broadway, Off-Broadway, film and television, as well as in regional theater, with a loyal and growing following in New York, Virginia, Dallas/Fort Worth and beyond. But nothing could take the small town Texan out of the girl. Julie admits, "I never intended to leave Texas, but I figured fate was telling me something." Her trail of experience added depth to her life and her songs, and it makes her Texas homecoming that much more meaningful. Julie's not only proud to proclaim her roots, she's also learned to open her heart through her music... and now through songwriting, Julie's able to show us even more of who she is.

Sold-out shows and a growing fan base have caught the ear of critics. Show Business Magazine says, "Johnson has an astonishing vocal instrument. It's a honey-colored, full-bodied dramatic mezzo." Billboard writes, "This is a voice that demands your attention." The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says, "Hers is a rich and powerful voice over which she has complete control." And with Julie's return to her Texas heritage, country fans are cheering her, too. When she's not on the road, Julie and son Trey enjoy being at home in Texas, in a lakeside cabin near Whitewright.

Tickets can be ordered online @ www.lyricstage.org or by calling 972-252-2787.

Julie Johnson has been fortunate enough to enjoy a varied and exciting career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre and concerts. As Dolly in the Lyric Stage production of HELLO DOLLY, she received critical acclaim and enjoyed a very successful run. In 2003, Julie made her Carnegie Hall debut singing with the New York Pops Orchestra under the direction of Skitch Henderson. She was honored to play Mrs. Lovett in Lyric Stage's concert presentation of SWEENEY TODD at The Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. Most recently, Julie starred opposite Sally Struthers in ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE at Casa Manana in Ft. Worth. Julie also starred in Lyric Stage's world premiere of Larry Gatlin's new musical LOOK HOMEWARD, HONKY TONK ANGEL. Julie was born in Whitewright, Texas and received a Bachelors Degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Other career credits include: Broadway-Hal Prince's CANDIDE; Off-Broadway-DAS BARBECU (Drama Desk Nominee, Theatre World Award), Angel in THE RINK (workshop); Regional; 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, Miss Trixie in PAPER MOON at the Goodspeed Opera House and Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Mae West in DIRTY BLONDE at Theatre Three in Dallas, The Mama in OPAL at George St. Playhouse and Lyric Stage, the Godmother in CINDERELLA at Lyric Stage plus leading roles in LUCKY GUY, HEARTBEATS, CHESS, BLITHE SPRIT, CRIMES OF THE HEART, NUNSENSE,BABY,WESTSIDE WALTZ, HAYFEVER and Magenta in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Julie's cds ALL GROWN UP...SO FAR and MORE THAN HALF WAY are available through her website www.juliejohnsonmusic.com. Julie is the voice of Baby Bop on the BARNEY AND FRIENDS series. Movie credits include, PURE COUNTRY with George Strait, 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!

For tickets to JULIE JOHNSON SINGS visit lyricstage.org or call 972-252-2787.

 

 

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