Julia Murney

Julia Murney is an American actress and singer recognized for her extensive work in theater, television, and film, including lead roles on Broadway and Off-Broadway. After originating the role of Queenie in Andrew Lippa’s acclaimed production of ‘The Wild Party’ in 2000 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, Julia Murney immediately established herself as a formidable talent, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance. During this pivotal period, she also appeared in productions of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ and ‘A Class Act,’ with her vocal talents featured on the official cast albums for both ‘The Wild Party’ and ‘A Class Act.’ This early success solidified her reputation as a leading figure in the Off-Broadway scene. Murney made her Broadway debut in 2005 in ‘Lennon,’ swiftly followed by a career-defining role as Elphaba in the first national touring company of ‘Wicked’ starting in March 2006.

She further demonstrated her dramatic range as Sara Jane Moore in ‘Assassins’ at Yale Repertory Theatre in 2017. Her recent screen appearances include roles in the acclaimed HBO series ‘Succession’ (2018), the film ‘The Report’ (2019), ‘Big Time Adolescence’ (2019), ‘First One In’ (2020), ‘Almost Family’ (2020), and ‘Not Okay’ (2022), expanding her presence across diverse film and television projects. Maintaining a robust theatrical presence, Murney took on significant roles in Off-Broadway revivals of ‘Baby’ in 2021 and ‘Between the Lines’ in 2022. Both productions saw their official cast albums released in 2023, further cementing her legacy in musical theatre recordings.