Julia Knitel
Julia Knitel appeared on Broadway in 2025 in both Dead Outlaw, as Helen and Maggie, and Operation Mincemeat, taking over as Ewen Montagu. She made her Broadway debut in Bye Bye Birdie in 2009 and later joined Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, going on to play Carole King on the show's national tour.
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BIO
Julia Knitel appeared on Broadway in 2025 in both Dead Outlaw, as Helen and Maggie, and Operation Mincemeat, taking over as Ewen Montagu. She made her Broadway debut in Bye Bye Birdie in 2009 and later joined Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, going on to play Carole King on the show's national tour. Off-Broadway credits include A Letter to Harvey Milk, The Panic of '29 and Belle in A Christmas Carol; Knitel has also toured in Come From Away and played Louise in Gypsy at The Muny.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Fan Club Girl, Teenager, Ursula Merkel (Understudy)
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Julia Knitel, Dead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical
Julia Knitel, Dead Outlaw
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Julia Knitel, A Letter to Harvey Milk
Videos
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON, LITTLE SHOP & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Michael Major - 2026-08-06 15:16:28
Exclusive: Watch the New Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Sing 'God That's Brilliant'
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-02 14:01:34
Video: God They're Brilliant! Meet the Year 2 Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Luka Vonier - 2026-04-10 14:29:01
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: Tony Nominee Julia Knitel Dishes on All Things DEAD OUTLAW
by Survival Jobs - 2025-06-05 14:55:40
Video: Inside DEAD OUTLAW's Show-Stopping 'Something From Nothing'
by Michael Major - 2025-06-02 13:59:38
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 12:00:20
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 12:12:02
Video: 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-19 17:07:20
Video: Julia Knitel Can't Get Enough of the Singular, Unique, Rock Concert That Is DEAD OUTLAW
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-06 09:58:20
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Are Alive and Well to Talk DEAD OUTLAW
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-18 11:46:32
News
Photos: Ariana DeBose Visits OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 21, 2026
Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose paid a visit to the current cast of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway! Check out photos of Ariana DeBose backstage with the company.
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 21, 2026
Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose paid a visit to the current cast of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway! Check out photos of Ariana DeBose backstage with the company.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Members Raise Over $4,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Cast members from the Broadway and first National Tour company of Operation Mincemeat, raised over $4,000 for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids in benefit concert “Mission Recast” at Greenroom 42. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Cast members from the Broadway and first National Tour company of Operation Mincemeat, raised over $4,000 for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids in benefit concert “Mission Recast” at Greenroom 42. See photos!
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Writers Make Cameo in the Show
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Three of the writers of the Tony and Olivier Award Winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat made a surprise cameo on stage in the show at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos from the moment here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Three of the writers of the Tony and Olivier Award Winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat made a surprise cameo on stage in the show at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos from the moment here!
Photos: MJ, THE OUTSIDERS & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 6, 2026
Cast members from MJ, The Outsiders, Little Shop of Horrors, Operation Mincemeat, Schmigadoon!, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) took the stage during the third week of the annual summer concert series. Check out photos of the show.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 6, 2026
Cast members from MJ, The Outsiders, Little Shop of Horrors, Operation Mincemeat, Schmigadoon!, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) took the stage during the third week of the annual summer concert series. Check out photos of the show.
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON, LITTLE SHOP & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
See videos of Betsy Wolfe, Ethan Slater, McKenzie Kurtz, Emma Pittman, Sara Chase, and more at Broadway in Bryant Park with MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Little Shop of Horrors, Schmigadoon, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
See videos of Betsy Wolfe, Ethan Slater, McKenzie Kurtz, Emma Pittman, Sara Chase, and more at Broadway in Bryant Park with MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Little Shop of Horrors, Schmigadoon, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).
Casts of SCHMIGADOON!, THE OUTSIDERS & More Will Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2026
Week three of Broadway in Bryant Park will feature: the casts of MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Little Shop of Horrors, and Schmigadoon!. Check back for complete coverage!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2026
Week three of Broadway in Bryant Park will feature: the casts of MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Little Shop of Horrors, and Schmigadoon!. Check back for complete coverage!
Photos: Go Inside Broadway Barks 2026
by Nicole Wilson - Jul 12, 2026
Broadway has gone to the dogs (and cats)! Just yesterday, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Wilson - Jul 12, 2026
Broadway has gone to the dogs (and cats)! Just yesterday, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals. Check out photos here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Display Replica Aircraft to Celebrate Fleet Week and America250
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
The Golden Theater, home to Operation Mincemeat, will unveil a replica of the aircraft flown by Willie “Bill” Watkins', the real-life American pilot featured in the show, to celebrate Fleet Week and America250.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
The Golden Theater, home to Operation Mincemeat, will unveil a replica of the aircraft flown by Willie “Bill” Watkins', the real-life American pilot featured in the show, to celebrate Fleet Week and America250.
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
Exclusive: Watch the New Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Sing 'God That's Brilliant'
by Luka Vonier - Jun 2, 2026
You know what's brilliant...? The new cast of Operation Mincemeat, who took over in the four-time Tony-nominated musical in February. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance of 'God That's Brilliant', performed by the full company. Watch in this video!
by Luka Vonier - Jun 2, 2026
You know what's brilliant...? The new cast of Operation Mincemeat, who took over in the four-time Tony-nominated musical in February. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance of 'God That's Brilliant', performed by the full company. Watch in this video!
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway Extends Again Through 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has extended its Broadway run for a ninth time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has extended its Broadway run for a ninth time.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2026- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Unveils New Look At Its All-American Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat has shared new production photos starring the first all-American cast on Broadway: Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, Tony Award Nominee Julia Knitel, Jeff Kready and Amanda Jill Robinson.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat has shared new production photos starring the first all-American cast on Broadway: Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, Tony Award Nominee Julia Knitel, Jeff Kready and Amanda Jill Robinson.
Video: God They're Brilliant! Meet the Year 2 Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Luka Vonier - Apr 10, 2026
It's Operation: Year Two at the Golden Theatre, where Operation Mincemeat recently welcomed an all-new, all-American cast. Watch in this video as the new cast chats about getting to know their new roles!
by Luka Vonier - Apr 10, 2026
It's Operation: Year Two at the Golden Theatre, where Operation Mincemeat recently welcomed an all-new, all-American cast. Watch in this video as the new cast chats about getting to know their new roles!
New Musical TEMPUS to Hold Industry Workshop Presentations
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
Tempus, a new musical about life and death...and life, will hold two industry workshop presentations on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and Friday, March 26 at 3:15 p.m. at Open Jar Studios.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
Tempus, a new musical about life and death...and life, will hold two industry workshop presentations on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and Friday, March 26 at 3:15 p.m. at Open Jar Studios.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Celebrates One Millionth Ticket Holder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Operation Mincemeat celebrated the one millionth ticket sold, to David Andersen. See photos of David with the company, and learn more about the Golden Ticket!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Operation Mincemeat celebrated the one millionth ticket sold, to David Andersen. See photos of David with the company, and learn more about the Golden Ticket!
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Draws Golden Tickets That Allow Access to Unlimited Shows, for Life
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
Operation Mincemeat, drew the winners of four Golden Tickets, that will afford recipients free, unlimited access to Operation Mincemeat, anytime, anywhere in the world, for life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
Operation Mincemeat, drew the winners of four Golden Tickets, that will afford recipients free, unlimited access to Operation Mincemeat, anytime, anywhere in the world, for life.
Photos/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Visits Washington, DC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The cast of Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat visited Washington D.C. for a day of exploration to different sites around the city that directly relate to World War II. Check out photos and video here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The cast of Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat visited Washington D.C. for a day of exploration to different sites around the city that directly relate to World War II. Check out photos and video here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends for an Eighth Time on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has been extended for an eighth time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has been extended for an eighth time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Julia Knitel been in?
Julia Knitel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Julia Knitel been in?
Julia Knitel has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Julia Knitel been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for A Letter to Harvey Milk.
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