Julia Lester
Latest News on Julia Lester:
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Nov 20, 2023)
Over 25 Artists Present Selections From 8 New Musicals At Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (Nov 20, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Nov 20, 2023)
Over 25 Artists Present Selections From 8 New Musicals At Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (Nov 20, 2023)
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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
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.
Julia Lester Photos
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Kennedy Kanagawa, Cole Thompson, Alysia Velez, Brian d’Arcy James, Joshua Henry, Patina Miller, Gavin Creel, Phillipa Soo, David Patrick Kelly, Albert Guerzon, Brooke Ishibashi, Sara Bareilles, Cameron Johnson, Ta’Nika Gibson, Julia Lester and Annie Golden
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella", Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince" and David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man", Cole Thompson as "Jack" and and Aymee Garcia as "Jack’s Mother"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Musical Director Rob Berman, Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
Julia Lester as "Little Red Riding Hood", Gavin Creel as "The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince", Brian d'Arcy James as "The Baker", Patina Miller as "The Witch", Sara Bareilles as "The Baker’s Wife", Phillipa Soo as "Cinderella" and Joshua Henry as "Rapunzel’s Prince", David Patrick Kelly as "The Narrator/Mysterious Man" and Cole Thompson as "Jack"
Date:
06/30/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
David Patrick Kelly, Ta'Nika Gibson, Ann Harada, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Turner, Encores! Music Director Rob Berman, Cole Thompson, Albert Guerzon, Denee Benton, Heather Headley, Lauren Mitchell, Neil Patrick Harris, Shereen Pimentel, Sara Bareilles, Julia Lester, Jason Forbach and Annie Golden
Date:
05/05/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Takes Opening Night Bows
Brooke Ishibashi, David Patrick Kelly, Ann Harada, Cole Thompson, Gavin Creel, Neil Patrick Harris, Encores! Music Director Rob Berman, Heather Headley, Sara Bareilles, Denee Benton, Julia Lester, Shereen Pimentel, Jason Forbach, Lauren Mitchell and Annie Golden
Date:
05/05/2022
From: Photos: The Cast of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Takes Opening Night Bows
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Julia Lester STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Miss Marmelstein
Julia Lester Movies
[2020]High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special Self
Julia Lester TV Shows
Neckpee Island Mona
Bella and the Bulldogs Gracie Crenshaw
Spirit Riding Free Bebe Schuman
Mom Emily
[ 2017-2018]Mr. Student Body President Ingrid
The Thundermans Smith
[ 2018-2019]Prince of Peoria Suzie
Game Shakers Tonya Mulligan
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy Bebe
[ 2019-2022]High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Ashlyn
Julia Lester 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
Julia Lester Videos
Photos & Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Julia Lester & More On Display in The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection by Alexa Meade
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023
Video: Kylie Cantrall Drops Music Video With HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Cast Inspired By CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2023
Interview: Frankie Rodriguez & Dara Reneé Reveal Their Favorite HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Performances
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2023
Interview: Joshua Bassett & Sofia Wylie Share Their Favorite HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Memories
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023
Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Showrunner Tim Federle Teases 'Biggest' Season Yet
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023
Video: First Look at 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 4: THE REUNION' Music Video From Final Season of Disney+ Series
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Video: Watch the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three Trailer With Corbin Bleu, Julia Lester & More
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2023
Video: Go Inside Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opening Night In Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - Feb 27, 2023
VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022
VIDEO: Brian D'Arcy James Discusses Star-Studded INTO THE WOODS Audiences on GMA
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2022
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Star Julia Lester Sings Original Song 'Rising' on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022
VIDEO: Meet Two of the Unsung Heroes of INTO THE WOODS, Understudies Jason Forbach & Mary Kate Moore
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2022
VIDEO: Julia Lester & Frankie Rodriguez on Bringing Musical Theatre to Disney+ in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2022
VIDEO: Corbin Bleu & Jason Earles Discuss 'Coming Home' to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2022
VIDEO: Phillipa Soo Discusses Putting Her Own Spin on Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2022
VIDEO: Patina Miller Discusses How The Witch in INTO THE WOODS is 'Misunderstood' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares 'It's On' From HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2022
Julia Lester News
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Over 25 Artists Present Selections From 8 New Musicals At Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
Over 25 artists are appearing live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table & Stage on November 27 at 6:30pm.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More
From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman
Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; House of Bards Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Beth Malone and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala This Month
Tony Award-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME, ANGELS IN AMERICA) and Adam Chanler-Berat (PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, AMELIE) will host the annual fundraising gala “Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea” at Chelsea Table & Stage on November 27 at 6:30pm.
Interview: Adam Grupper Is a Stitch in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE
An all-star cast brings the play about dreams and aspirations in the garment district back to life.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE
Classic Stage Company's I Can Get It For You Wholesale just celebrated opening night! Check out photos from inside the festivities!
Review Roundup: I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Opens At Classic Stage Company
I Can Get It For You Wholesale opens tonight at Classic Stage Company. Read the reviews!
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala
Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.
I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Extends at Classic Stage Company
I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE has been extended at Classic Stage Company. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at Santino Fontana, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Off-Broadway
All new production photos have been released from Classic Stage Company's I Can Get It For You Wholesale. Check out the photos here!
Photos & Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Julia Lester & More On Display in The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection by Alexa Meade
The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection, a massive public art exhibit by artist Alexa Meade, spanning 180 feet long, is now on display in the heart of New York City on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street. See photos!
Review: SANTINO FONTANA At 54 Below A Good Choice
Don’t question it: just go.
Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!
Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA AT 54 BELOW
The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories.
Video: Tony Nominee Julia Lester And Helen Richman Talk Showbiz on MPTF GENERATIONS
Tony nominee Julia Lester and her grandmother, actress Helen Richman, share their experiences and creative bond in an inspiring conversation on MPTF Generations. Watch the heartwarming episode and learn more about MPTF's mission of supporting the entertainment community.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of EL MAGO POP
El Mago Pop, the eponymous Broadway show from Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop,” opened on Broadway on Sunday, August 20th at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Check out photos from the red carpet at opening night here!
Video: Kylie Cantrall Drops Music Video With HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Cast Inspired By CARPOOL KARAOKE
The video inspired by James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke features Kylie Cantrall (Dani) Dara Renee (Kourtney Greene), Frankie Rodriguez (Carlos Rodriguez), Joe Serafini (Seb Matthew-Smith), Julia Lester (Ashlyn Caswell), Saylor Curda (Maddox), Matt Cornett (E.J. Caswell), Larry Saperstein (Big Red), Matthew Sato (Mack Alana), and Adrian Lyles (Jet).
Julia Lester FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Julia Lester's next show will be I Can Get It For You Wholesale which opens on 10/30/2023 on Off-Broadway.
Julia Lester has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Julia Lester has not appeared in the West End
Julia Lester has been nominated for several awards for her role in the Broadway musical "Into the Woods." She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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