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Julia Murney
Julia Murney last appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked after playing the role on the national tour for which she received an Acclaim Award. Other New York credits include Lennon, The Wild Party (Drama Desk nomination), The Vagina Monologues, Falling (Drama Desk nomination), A Class Act, The Landing, Saved, Crimes of the Heart, Queen of the Mist, and Time and Again (Lucille Lortel nomination).
Also Credited As: Julia K. Murney
Date of Birth: January 14, 1969 (57)
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BIO
Julia Murney last appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked after playing the role on the national tour for which she received an Acclaim Award. Other New York credits include Lennon, The Wild Party (Drama Desk nomination), The Vagina Monologues, Falling (Drama Desk nomination), A Class Act, The Landing, Saved, Crimes of the Heart, Queen of the Mist, and Time and Again (Lucille Lortel nomination). She's been seen regionally all over the U.S.- Signature, Muny, Williamstown, Reprise!LA, Sacramento Music Circus, NCT, Lyric, Rubicon and Goodspeed, to name a few-and in concert she has performed solo shows nationally as well as in NYC at Feinstein's/54 Below, Birdland, Joe's Pub & Ars Nova. Symphony appearances have ranged from Carnegie Hall to The Kennedy Center, Caramoor to Town Hall, from Malaysia to Maui & a lot of spots in between. Among her TV credits are Madam Secretary, 30 Rock, Sex and the City, Elementary, Brothers and Sisters, Ed, NYPD Blue, all the Law and Orders, First You Dream and about a gazillion voiceovers. A Syracuse University graduate, her recordings include the original cast albums of The Wild Party and A Class Act, the Grammy nominated Actor's Fund Benefit of Hair and her first solo album I'm Not Waiting, which is available on iTunes & on her website, juliamurney.com. Twitter: @juliamurney Instagram: @pepamama
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STAGE CREDITS
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2009
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Movies
The Real Shlemiel
[ 1995 ] Dona , Julia K. Murney
[ 1995 ] Dona , Julia K. Murney
Ghost Town
[ 2008 ] Sneezy Lady
[ 2008 ] Sneezy Lady
Clear Blue Tuesday
[ 2009 ] Anonymous Woman Julia K. Murney
[ 2009 ] Anonymous Woman Julia K. Murney
Multiple Sarcasms
[ 2010 ] Stage Cari
[ 2010 ] Stage Cari
La vida inesperada
[ 2013 ] Lisa
[ 2013 ] Lisa
Gabriel
[ 2014 ] Woman on Phone
[ 2014 ] Woman on Phone
The Report
[ 2019 ] McDonough's Secretary
[ 2019 ] McDonough's Secretary
Big Time Adolescence
[ 2019 ] Sherri
[ 2019 ] Sherri
First One In
[ 2020 ] Shelia
[ 2020 ] Shelia
Not Okay
[ 2022 ] Alice - Support Group Woman
[ 2022 ] Alice - Support Group Woman
Between the Lines
[ 2024 ] GraceQueen Maureen
[ 2024 ] GraceQueen Maureen
TV Shows
Law & Order
Lisa Quinlann, Marge Hollenbach
Lisa Quinlann, Marge Hollenbach
Law & Order: Organized Crime
[ 2024 ] Rabbi Shoshana Klein
[ 2024 ] Rabbi Shoshana Klein
Little Women
[ 2023-2024 ] Aunt March
[ 2023-2024 ] Aunt March
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Julia Murney, Falling
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Julia Murney, Time and Again
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Julia Murney, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)
Videos
Video: Watch The Cape Playhouse's SPELLING BEE Cast Perform 'Pandemonium'
by Michael Major - 2026-09-09 09:30:07
Video: SPELLING BEE Rehearsal Footage Shared by The Cape Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-30 11:43:14
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-25 10:21:31
Video: Sean Stack Talks WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Survival Jobs Podcast
by Survival Jobs - 2024-10-17 17:37:33
Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 12:24:10
VIDEO: Watch Quentin Garzón Perform 'Lemminkäinen' from KALEVALA The MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-01-08 10:08:22
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
VIDEO: Go Inside the Recording Studio for KALEVALA; Available Today!
by Team BWW - 2022-06-24 09:30:20
Exclusive: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Väinämöinen's Soliloquy' From KALEVALA THE MUSICAL in the Studio
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-07 10:20:21
News
Review: THE AMERICAN SONG ASSOCIATION GALA Honors Maltby & Shire at Kaufman Music Center
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 12, 2026
A stellar cast celebrates 70 years of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's remarkable songwriting partnership at the American Songbook Association's gala, with dazzling performances, historic reunions, and an unforgettable emotional highlight.
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 12, 2026
A stellar cast celebrates 70 years of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's remarkable songwriting partnership at the American Songbook Association's gala, with dazzling performances, historic reunions, and an unforgettable emotional highlight.
Photos: Stagedoor Manor Alumni Reunite to Celebrate 50 Years
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026
Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came together for Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only, celebrating 50 Years of Stagedoor Manor and benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. Check out photos from inside the big night below!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026
Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came together for Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only, celebrating 50 Years of Stagedoor Manor and benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. Check out photos from inside the big night below!
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in MORE THAN ALL THE SKY Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
More Than All The Sky, a new original musical by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth, will present two industry presentations in New York City this October, bringing the work to audiences and industry professionals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
More Than All The Sky, a new original musical by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth, will present two industry presentations in New York City this October, bringing the work to audiences and industry professionals.
Interview: Maltby & Shire Honored in OUR STORY GOES ON at Kaufman Music Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026
Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire are being honored by the American Songbook Association with a 10/5 gala. We spoke about what they’ve been up to lately, the ASA show, and the legacy of the Great American Songbook.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026
Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire are being honored by the American Songbook Association with a 10/5 gala. We spoke about what they’ve been up to lately, the ASA show, and the legacy of the Great American Songbook.
Exclusive: Broadway Stars Share Childhood Photos From Their Summers at Stagedoor Manor
by Michael Gioia - Sep 25, 2026
As Stagedoor Manor alumni reunite for its 50th anniversary concert, BroadwayWorld shares an exclusive look at what life was like at camp. See more photos here.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 25, 2026
As Stagedoor Manor alumni reunite for its 50th anniversary concert, BroadwayWorld shares an exclusive look at what life was like at camp. See more photos here.
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, Liz Callaway and More Set for Maltby & Shire Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, Liz Callaway, Judy Collins and more will perform at the American Songbook Association's October 5 gala honoring Richard Maltby, Jr., David Shire, Marty Granoff and Perry Granoff.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, Liz Callaway, Judy Collins and more will perform at the American Songbook Association's October 5 gala honoring Richard Maltby, Jr., David Shire, Marty Granoff and Perry Granoff.
Nicholas Christopher and Ansel Elgort Join STAGEDOOR 50: A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Nicholas Christopher and Ansel Elgort join the lineup for a one-night concert celebrating Stagedoor Manor's 50th anniversary at The Town Hall, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Nicholas Christopher and Ansel Elgort join the lineup for a one-night concert celebrating Stagedoor Manor's 50th anniversary at The Town Hall, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Interview: Theatre Life with Susan Derry
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 10, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 10, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.
Liz Callaway, Jen Colella, Judy Collins, and More Join AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala honoring songwriters Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala honoring songwriters Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Video: Watch The Cape Playhouse's SPELLING BEE Cast Perform 'Pandemonium'
by Michael Major - Sep 9, 2026
Watch a video of Alex Wyse (Good Night Oscar), Raymond J. Lee (Tammy Faye, Sweeney Todd), and more perform 'Pandemonium' in The Cape Playhouse's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
by Michael Major - Sep 9, 2026
Watch a video of Alex Wyse (Good Night Oscar), Raymond J. Lee (Tammy Faye, Sweeney Todd), and more perform 'Pandemonium' in The Cape Playhouse's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Photos: See Julia Murney, Alex Wyse & More in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Check out production photos from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Cape Playhouse, featuring Julia Murney, Alex Wyse, Cody Jamison Strand, Raymond J. Lee and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Check out production photos from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Cape Playhouse, featuring Julia Murney, Alex Wyse, Cody Jamison Strand, Raymond J. Lee and more.
Exclusive: Claybourne Elder Is Ready to Share Stories He’s ‘Avoided’ for Years — and Yes, He’s Nervous
by Michael Gioia - Sep 5, 2026
Ahead of Claybourne Elder’s upcoming 54 Below show, the actor gets candid on his Mormon upbringing and exclusively tells BroadwayWorld there is power in setting boundaries and saying ‘no.’
by Michael Gioia - Sep 5, 2026
Ahead of Claybourne Elder’s upcoming 54 Below show, the actor gets candid on his Mormon upbringing and exclusively tells BroadwayWorld there is power in setting boundaries and saying ‘no.’
Video: SPELLING BEE Rehearsal Footage Shared by The Cape Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Aug 30, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has posted rehearsal footage from its upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, offering a look inside preparations for the musical comedy.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 30, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has posted rehearsal footage from its upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, offering a look inside preparations for the musical comedy.
Julia Murney, Tatianna Córdoba and More to Star in SPELLING BEE at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, including Julia Murney, Tatianna Córdoba and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, including Julia Murney, Tatianna Córdoba and more.
Photos: Rosie O'Donnell Celebrates Opening Night of COMMON KNOWLEDGE
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell officially opened her new Off-Broadway solo show, Common Knowledge, at the Daryl Roth Theatre this week. See photos from the opening night celebration as O'Donnell is joined by celebrity guests including Cyndi Lauper, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Orfeh, Jerry Mitchell, and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell officially opened her new Off-Broadway solo show, Common Knowledge, at the Daryl Roth Theatre this week. See photos from the opening night celebration as O'Donnell is joined by celebrity guests including Cyndi Lauper, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Orfeh, Jerry Mitchell, and more.
Interview: Julia Murney Talks FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at The Psych Drama Company
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 15, 2026
The popular stage performer – an original cast member in the 2005 Broadway production of “Lennon” and the fifth Elphaba in “Wicked” – is currently making her Boston directorial debut with the Psych Drama Company production of “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” which will be at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Black Box Theatre,
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 15, 2026
The popular stage performer – an original cast member in the 2005 Broadway production of “Lennon” and the fifth Elphaba in “Wicked” – is currently making her Boston directorial debut with the Psych Drama Company production of “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” which will be at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Black Box Theatre,
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen and More to Join STAGEDOOR 50 Entertainment Community Fund Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Stagedoor Manor and the Entertainment Community Fund will present Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only Concert celebrating 50 Years Of Stagedoor Manor Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Stagedoor Manor and the Entertainment Community Fund will present Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only Concert celebrating 50 Years Of Stagedoor Manor Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.
Photos: THE LOST BOYS' Shoshana Bean Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026
Shoshana Bean, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Lost Boys, recently received her iconic portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the unveiling here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026
Shoshana Bean, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Lost Boys, recently received her iconic portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the unveiling here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Julia Murney been in?
Julia Murney has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Julia Murney been in?
Julia Murney has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Julia Murney been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Falling, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Time and Again and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club).
What awards has Julia Murney won?
Julia Murney won the Outstanding Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Wild Party at Manhattan Theatre Club.
Podcasts
Episode 48 | Julia Murney: ”Gurl.”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the Broadway Icon, who discusses her new role in the new off-Broadway musical ‘BETWEEN THE LINES’ at Second Stage which is running from now until Sunday, September 11.
#14 - Kate Baldwin, Julia Murney, Gordon Greenberg, Brad Oscar
Andrew Lippa may have the biggest mic in the room, but does he have the biggest knowledge of obscure Broadway music? Find out if the size of the mic matters in this week's Game Show competition with special guests Kate Baldwin, Julia Murney, Gordon Greenberg, and Brad Oscar.
Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney drops by the podcast and talks to Director of Marketing Nella Vera about Zoom concerts, Wicked and The Wild Party, and traveling across the globe. For information about Julia's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com.
Actress and singer Julia Murney originated the role of Queenie in Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party (earning her first Drama Desk Award nomination), and later became one of the most well known Elphaba’s in both the national tour and Broadway companies of Wicked.
10. Flying Solo, Flying Free (with Julia Murney)
Are the house lights blinking? Because the Sentimental Men are back from intermission! This week, the boys are joined by Julia Murney, who chats with them about the day she discovered Wicked, the show’s devoted fandom and the first public performance ever of “Defying Gravity” (spoiler: it was in a gay bar).
THE WILD PARTY & THE WILD PARTY with Julia Murney
More than likely this New Year's Eve won't see many wild parties, so we're giving you two! In 2000, two different composers were inspired by the same 1920s poem of excess and epiphany and gave birth to two different musicals that shared a title, characters, and theatre season.
Drama Desk Award-nominee Julia Murney joins David to share her many wonderful stories of going to the Disney Theme Parks--from childhood trips and her memories of the Ticket Books, to celebrating her latest birthdays there.
Episode 226: Julia Murney gets Broadwaysted!
All we are saying is give Zoom a chance! Play along as Julia Murney (@JuliaMurney - Wicked, Lennon, The Wild Party) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for wine, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and Milagro tequila. Full video and extended cut on our Patreon.
Julia Murney (WICKED, WILD PARTY) is here to talk about her time as the Wicked Witch, how growing up in NYC in a family of actors gave her a very different perspective and what it means to be a woman in this business.
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