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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

Videos

News


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.
Photos: Tribeca Film Festival Hosts Special Screening of LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

The Tribeca Film Festival welcomed members and Broadway favorites for a special screening and Q&A of Lost & Found in Cleveland at Regal Union Square. See photos from the event below!
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed additional details of the one-night-only, benefit performance of The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
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.
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.
Halston, Harada, Hoffman and Larsen to Star in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play three performances at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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.
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
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
Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Receive the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that Celia Keenan-Bolger will receive the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
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!
Royal Family to Present LUNCHTIME THEATRE: A Delicious Break from the Everyday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Outer Critics’ Circle award-nominated Royal Family Productions will present Lunchtime Theatre, a fresh initiative designed to bring audiences back to live theatre with bite-sized performances that fit into the modern schedule. Learn more!
Video: Watch Highlights from New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2025

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” returns to regular programming this spring. The platform just hosted The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Harmony Gala Benefit, taking place live at the Edison Ballroom at Hotel Edison. Check out highlights in this video.
STARS IN THE HOUSE Will Return with Game Night, Passover Concert, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” will return to regular programming beginning this week. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to tune in.
Richard Skipper to Celebrate Melissa Errico And Julie Halston At The Dutch Treat Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Dutch Treat Club will present an evening of conversation and song as Richard Skipper sits down with two remarkable Broadway stars—Tony Award-winner Julie Halston and celebrated entertainer Melissa Errico. Learn more!
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 10 at SONY Hall in New York City broke fundraising records, surpassing $559,000 – and donations continue to climb. Learn more!
Lea Salonga to Join HARMONY as Special Guest
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

Ms. Salonga will be on hand to present the Gary Miller Award to honoree George Takei for his decades of work and activism. Check here for more details.
OUR TOWN Is Now Available to Watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2025

Kenny Leon's 2024 revival of Thornton Wilder's Our Town was filmed by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and is now accessible to view at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. 

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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