Julie Benko is an actor, singer, and writer based in New York City. She recently marched her band out on Broadway as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, skyrocketing to fame and joining the annals of theatrical lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory in the show. Between her tenure as the standby, alternate, and full-time Fanny, she played the role over 180 times (1 in every 3 performances!) and received numerous accolades for her interpretation, including Theatre World's Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre. She was also named the 2022 Breakout Star for Theater in the New York Times, honored as one of 40 Under 40 for Crain's New York Business, hailed by CBS Mornings as "Broadway's breakout star," and profiled in numerous national media outlets such as the New York Times and Time. This fall, she will originate her first role on Broadway, playing Ruth in the long-gestating Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical Harmony.
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Julie Benko, Funny Girl
Julie Benko has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Julie Benko has not appeared in the West End.
Julie Benko has been nominated for the Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for her performance in Funny Girl.
Julie Benko has won the Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for her performance in Funny Girl.
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