Julia Louis Dreyfus

[LMcC95]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 12:34am

Has she ever tried her hand in theatre? I love her and think she is a great talent and if you do not believe me watch Veep or Enough Said. But could she do the great white way??

[SweetLips]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 12:59am

I can't really answer your question re Broadway but I am absolutely besotted with her in Veep-her comedic delivery is first rate[brilliant writing]and again a wonderful,eccentric ensemble.

[Musicaldudepeter]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 4:15am

As far as I know, the only theater Julia has done was improv and comedy, maybe she did some in Chicago, but she was pursued by the SNL producers very early on in her career, so TV took over. Veep is a hilarious show, and she's fantastic on it.

[PianoMann]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 10:15am

It's really funny that you happened to ask this question now; on Friday, Julia was doing a live Q&A on Twitter, and I asked her if she'd ever consider performing on Broadway. Unfortunately, my question wasn't one of the answered ones, but I really wish it was. I can imagine she'd be phenomenal on stage in a comedy!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 10:57am

After studying drama at Northwestern University, Louis-Dreyfus began her career as a member of the prestigious Second City comedy troupe. It was while performing at Chicago's The Practical Theatre Company (a repertory theatre group founded by her husband Brad Hall) that she was chosen (at the age of 21) to become a cast regular on NBC TV's Saturday Night Live in 1982, where she remained for the next two seasons.

NBC TV's now-iconic series SEINFELD came in 1989 and catapulted her television career where she continues to reign as well as win countless Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc.

Television success came rather quickly in her career and judging by her projects, it looks like film and theater never caught her interest.

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 11:49am

it looks like film and theater never caught her interest.

Well does have a new film out now with the late James Gandolfini.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2390361/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 12:20pm

What parts would she suit?

God of Carnage maybe. I think she is simply fabulous in everything she touches.

[LMcC95]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 1:08pm

I remember reading she could sing? Is that true?

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 1:41pm

She can sing a bit- look her up in "Gepetto" with Drew Carey, another TV star who has done lots of stage work.

[Sonia&Vernon]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 2:11pm

In her first post-Seinfeld sitcom, Watching Ellie, Julia played a struggling professional singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc8l65U-8H4

Steve Carrell was a regular on the series, playing her ex-boyfriend.

[LMcC95]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 2:26pm

Could she handle a musical with a simple score?

[east side story]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 2:57pm

Dreyfus delivers the best comedic performance by an actress that has been seen on television in years. The woman is a treasure. She can do anything.

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 3:16pm

How about a revival of THE GINGERBREAD LADY?

[LMcC95]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 3:34pm

Gyspy??

[PianoMann]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 5:37pm

Julia actually has quite a lovely singing voice, although I think it is more suited for soft listening, jazz, etc. rather than big Broadway scores. I would love to see her tackle a straight play or comedy, and then perhaps dabbling in musicals.

She's one of my favorite television actresses of all time, so it would be such a thrill to see her on stage!

[Musicaldudepeter]

Posted: 10/6/13 at 6:44pm

I truly believe her performance is Veep is definitely the best we've seen in years. It even surpasses our beloved Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and their performances on their respective shows. What she does is indescribable, she's just too good. Watch her go for 3 or 4 straight Emmys.

[ChrisShort]

Posted: 10/7/13 at 8:04am

Her Father has an art collection in the Four Seasons Hotel

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 10/7/13 at 12:20pm

I envision her and Eric McCormack in a revival of 'they're playing our song'.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/7/13 at 12:37pm

My partner and I just started watching Season 1 of "Veep" and I am completely blown away by her performance. We are laughing out loud constantly. Her praise/awards for this role are well deserved. Would love to see her on Broadway some day.

[east side story]

Posted: 10/7/13 at 1:32pm

She is even more hilarious in season two!

[Owen22]

Posted: 10/8/13 at 1:26am

Helen in Bullets Over Broadway?

[LMcC95]

Posted: 10/8/13 at 1:31am

It would be great to see, but she has Veep. While it will not be on forever, I can see it having 2 or 3 more seasons. After that you never know.

Updated On: 10/8/13 at 01:31 AM