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BIO

Miss Halston is one of New York’s busiest actresses and was the recipient of the 2021 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her advocacy on behalf of The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Her Broadway credits are numerous, including Tootsie, Hairspray, Gypsy, Anything Goes, and The Twentieth Century. She received the Richard Seff Award for her acclaimed performance in You Can’t Take itwith You and has garnered four Drama Desk nominations for her Broadway and off-Broadway work. Miss Halston was a founding member of Charles Busch’s legendary theatre company and co-starred with Mr. Busch in many productions including TheDivine Sister, Red Scare on Sunset and The Lady in Question. They starred together in the independent feature film, The Sixth Reel. In addition, Miss Halston recently completed the independent feature films, Intermedium and Simchas and Sorrows and Chosen Family with Heather Graham. Television credits include a recurring role on the latest “Gossip Girl”, guest roles on “The Good Fight”, “Almost Family” and “Divorce”. In addition, she has reprised her role of the popular character , Bitsy Von Muffling on the Sex and The City reboot, “And Just Like That”on MAX. Miss Halston’s web series, Virtual Halston was a pandemic hit with over 40 YOUTUBE episodes.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Mrs. Soames


[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Off-Braodway Premiere, 2024
Gummy


[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Rita Marshall


[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway Run, 2018
Rita Mallory


[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Sister


[New York]
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Production, 2017
Performer


[Regional (US)]
World Premiere at McCarter Theatre Center, 2017
Mrs. Hubbard


[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Off-Broadway Original Production, 2016
Midge Braverman


[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Mrs. Winthrop


[Boston]
Huntington Theatre Company, 2015
Miss Trixie


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Madame Dilly [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Gay Wellington


[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2014
Rita


[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2011
Wendy


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Iris / Rita / Charlotte


[Off-Broadway]
2004
Vivian Beale Somerset


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Ida Webb


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Electra

Miss Cratchitt

Electra

Miss Cratchitt

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2002


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]

Gym Teacher [Replacement]

Matron [Replacement]

Prudy Pingleton [Replacement]

Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

Gym Teacher [Replacement]

Matron [Replacement]

Prudy Pingleton [Replacement]

Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
First Saleswoman

Mudmask

Lucy

First Woman

Lucy

First Woman

Mudmask

First Saleswoman

Sylvia (Understudy)

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[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Mrs. McCutcheon


Lorraine Sheldon (Understudy)

Miss Preen (Understudy)

Lorraine Sheldon (Unknown)

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Miss Preen (Unknown)

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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Berry Courtesan


[Off-Broadway]
1994
Lenore


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Pat Pilford


[Off-Broadway]
1991


[Off-Broadway]
1990
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Kitty


[Off-Broadway]
1988


[Off-Broadway]
1985
Mrs. Tooley/Stella


Cookie Gibbs/Valerie Waverly/Miss Ellerbe/Olive Sanborn/Old Mag/Peona/Irish O'Flanagan (Understudy)

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Associate Producer

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Isabelle Stevenson Award

Julie HalstonN/A

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Julie Halston, You Can't Take it with You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Julie Halston, You Can't Take it with You


winner
- 2011 - Legend of Off Broadway Award

Julie Halston

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Julie Halston, The Divine Sister

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Julie Halston, Twentieth Century

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Julie Halston, Red Scare on Sunset

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Costume Design

Halston , The Act

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News


Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and Anika Larsen to Star in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play a week-long return engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
T.R Knight, Julie Halston and More Complete the Cast of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the full cast of the one-night-only, benefit performance of the beloved musical The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Charles Busch to Join Travis Moser at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

International cabaret and recording artist Travis Moser will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with his new show Mixtape. Travis, along with music director and pianist Drew Wutke, most recently of off-Broadway's Tartuffe starring Tony Award-winner André De Shields.
BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Will Return to Sony Hall in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

Step into the spotlight at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 16th annual signature gala Broadway Belts for PFF! on March 9 at Sony Hall in New York City and streaming live.
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

After a sold-out run, Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of celebrated NY writer Dorothy Parker, will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Patti Murin and More Set to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW willl present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Patti Murin ft. Colin Donnell and Hayley Podschun, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Works by Douglas Carter Beane Come to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

This summer, Tony-nominated playwright and screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane will bring his signature wit and theatrical brilliance to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with two new public developmental readings
Review: A Dazzling 40TH ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS at Gotham Comedy Club
by Analisa Bell - Apr 22, 2025

A night to be remembered at Gotham Comedy Club last Monday, April 14 as New York's cabaret community gathered to celebrate the Bistro winners at it's 40th anniversary awards night.
Charles Busch to Join STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

Stage Fright, hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, will welcome actor, playwright, performer, drag legend, and member of New York's Theater Hall of Fame Charles Busch. Learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julie Halston been in?

Julie Halston has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Julie Halston been in?

Julie Halston has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Julie Halston been nominated for?

Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) for N/A, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Legend of Off Broadway Award (), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Divine Sister, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Twentieth Century , Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red Scare on Sunset and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Act.

What awards has Julie Halston won?

Julie Halston has won the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards and the Legend of Off Broadway Award.

How many shows has Julie Halston written?

Julie Halston has written 1 shows including Julie Halston's Lifetime of Comedy (Playwright).

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