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Julia McKenzie

Also Credited As: Julia N. McKenzie, Julie McKenzie

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BIO

Julia Kathleen Nancy McKenzie CBE is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She has premièred leading roles written by both Alan Ayckbourn and Stephen Sondheim.

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STAGE CREDITS

Follies
[West End]
London Concert, 1996
Sally Durant Plummer
Sweeney Todd
[Regional (UK)]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1993
Mrs. Lovett
Into the Woods
[West End]
London Production, 1990
Witch
Follies
[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Sally Durant Plummer
Guys and Dolls
[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1982
Miss Adelaide
On the Twentieth Century
[West End]
London Production, 1980
Mildred Plotka/Lily Garland
Side by Side by Sondheim
[West End]
Original London Production, 1976
Performer
Cole
[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1974
Mame
[West End]
London Production, 1969
Gloria Upson
Agnes Gooch
Gloria Upson
Agnes Gooch

Productions

Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Musical Staging and Direction
Stephen Sondheim’s Old FriendsStephen Sondheim’s Old Friends
 
[West End, 2023]
Co-Director
Stepping Out
 
[West End, 1997]
Director
Putting It Together
 
[Regional (UK), 1992]
Director

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress in a Musical

Julia McKenzieSweeney Todd

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Julia McKenzie, Into The Woods

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Julia McKenzie, Follies

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Actress of the Year

Julia McKenzieWoman In Mind


winner
Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a Musical

Julia McKenzie, Guys And Dolls

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actress of the Year in a Musical

Julia McKenzie, On The Twentieth Century

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PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre Photo
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Video: Watch the Final SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Curtain Call Photo
Video: Watch the Final SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2025

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends concluded its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch a video of the final performance of 'Side By Side,' followed by speeches from Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.
5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend Photo
5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, has extended for two more weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer Photo
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025

Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEAD OUTLAW, REDWOOD, and More Photo
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEAD OUTLAW, REDWOOD, and More
by Team BWW - Mar 17, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting March 17, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2025

Bernadette Peters sat down on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Watch the video of her bursting into a rendition of 'Broadway Baby.'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julia McKenzie been in?

Julia McKenzie has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Julia McKenzie been in?

Julia McKenzie has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.

What was Julia McKenzie's first West End show?

Julia McKenzie's first West End show was Mame which opened in 1969

What awards has Julia McKenzie been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Into The Woods, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Follies, Actress of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Woman In Mind, Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Guys And Dolls and Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for On The Twentieth Century.

What awards has Julia McKenzie won?

Julia McKenzie has won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Sweeney Todd and the Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a Musical for Guys and Dolls.

How many shows has Julia McKenzie written?

Julia McKenzie has written 1 shows including Putting It Together (Conceiver).

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