The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread

[achancetofly]

The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#1

Posted: 11/17/06 at 4:32pm

So, since I've been noticing a lot of talk on the boards about Julia when it comes time to discussing cast members in different Wicked productions...I figured it was time for this very needed thread. (And pardon if this has been done before, I searched but did not find anything)

So, yes.


Julia Murney is amazing. I fell in love with her voice the moment I first listened to the cast recording of Lippa's WILD PARTY, and the appreciation grew immensely when I got the chance to see her in the National Tour of WICKED in Costa Mesa. I was enthralled by seeing her live, and meeting her after the show was a great experience. She has the most kind, generous, and genuine personality at the stagedoor. She's the type of person who actually really cares that you're there and supporting her. No one else has ever made me feel more proud to be a fan.

Here's to seeing Julia in her next amazing project, whatever it may be!

"Cages or wings, which do you prefer?"-- Tick, Tick...BOOM!

[americanboy99]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#1

Posted: 11/17/06 at 4:33pm

rename the thread to

"LOTTA VIBRATO"

[EponineAmneris]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#2

Posted: 11/17/06 at 4:48pm

Julia is amazing She is quite talented and I can't wait to see her in her next project.

"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS

[achancetofly]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#3

Posted: 11/17/06 at 5:36pm

I hope to god she goes back to Broadway...she's needed something big since Lennon (excluding Wicked). I would totally travel to see her if she were in a show on Broadway.

I'd personally like to see her in another Lippa show, seeing as he sees her as the main interpreter of his songs. Oh, hell...I'd just like to see a Lippa show on Broadway. That man is way underrated.

"Cages or wings, which do you prefer?"-- Tick, Tick...BOOM!

[glimpseofstocking]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#4

Posted: 11/17/06 at 5:47pm

I'm a huge fan of Julia's! I've loved her since my Aunt bought me the cast recording of The Wild Party (she thought I'd like it since it took place in the 1920's). Then back in March I saw Wicked in Cincinnati. I didn't make the connection of who she was until the ride home. HAH. She was a great Elphaba though.

I've heard that she might be playing Elphaba in New York, and even though she's great in Wicked, I hope she doesn't. I'd like to see her in a new show.

There wouldn't be lights bright enough!

[achancetofly]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#5

Posted: 11/17/06 at 6:01pm

Same here. Julia's the kind of person who I want to see in tons and tons of roles, because she's so insanely versatile.

"Cages or wings, which do you prefer?"-- Tick, Tick...BOOM!

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#6

Posted: 11/17/06 at 6:23pm

I saw Julia as Elphaba the last few days of her run. She was AMAZING!

[orangeskittles]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#7

Posted: 11/17/06 at 6:45pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=863995#1416865

Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how

[achancetofly]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#8

Posted: 11/17/06 at 7:07pm

Aha...I figured there'd be something already, but for some reason my search didn't come up with anything. Thanks!

"Cages or wings, which do you prefer?"-- Tick, Tick...BOOM!

[rose_pearl]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#9

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:04pm

Yay Julia! Much love.

~*Sara*~
Who would play you in the movie? "Taye Diggs." --Brian d'Arcy James

[Raviolisun]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#10

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:12pm

Spreading the Julia love. :]

One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...


It was awesome. - theaterkid1015

[alliez92092]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#11

Posted: 11/17/06 at 10:13pm

Julia is an amazing performer, and one of the greatest people.

[TechEverlasting]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#12

Posted: 11/17/06 at 11:39pm

If you're a Julia Murney fan and you don't have the cast album for "A Class Act" I've included a link so you can buy it immediately.

"A Class Act" told the life story of Ed Kleban, lyricist of "A Chorus Line" using his own songs. Julia was in the Manhattan Theater Club cast but I don't believe she stayed with the show when it transferred to Broadway in Feb. 2001. The CD was recorded while the show was still at MTC. "A Class Act" was overshadowed by "The Producers" that year, but I think if the Tony voters had calmed down and actually listened for a few minutes this would have won the best score trophy.

Julia is wonderful on "Better". The CD also features Carolee Carmello and Randy Graff
A Class Act cd

"I have got to have some professional music!" - Big Edie

[ashley0139]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#13

Posted: 11/17/06 at 11:48pm

A Class Act is wonderful. No, she did not move with the show to Broadway because she had already agreed to do Time and Again and did not want to back out of it.

"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife

[JamesMacon]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#14

Posted: 11/18/06 at 12:30pm

I have loved everything she has done. To say she was a gorgeous singer would be an understatement.

[alliez92092]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#15

Posted: 11/20/06 at 6:40pm

And another concert is coming up! Not her's, but a benefit.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=13886

[KillsTwiceADay]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#16

Posted: 11/21/06 at 12:02am

Julia's amazing. My story's similar to most I suppose. Got The Wild Party album several years ago, and was completely blown away by her voice. And not just her singing, but the way she puts so much emotion behind it. I don't know how to explain it. The first time I heard How Did We Come To This, I was almost crying(and I am NOT a cryer, lol). I saw her in Wicked over the summer, and she was incredible. Her acting was pretty much what made the performance for me- just amazing. I'm a humongous fan of this woman.

[Unknown User]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#17

Posted: 11/21/06 at 12:21am

Julia Murney rocks my proverbial socks. I freely admit I'm part of the "ENOUGH WICKED!!!" camp, but her performance gave me a fresh appreciation for the material.

I love her choices on "I'm Not Waiting" - it did a fantastic job of showing off her softer side - that she's not all belt and sass.

My Julia Murney story: I sat in the front row of Lennon in San Francisco, and she threw me her last flower during "Give Peace A Chance". When I met her at the stage door after, I thanked her for it, and her response: "Yeah, you looked like you really wanted one!"

(Yes, I don't care for Wicked but I liked Lennon.)

[Tchi4Lif188]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#18

Posted: 11/21/06 at 7:38am

i should be able to see her in that benefit! i am so excited! ive ever actually seen her live! i cant wait!

"Wishes come true, not free..."

[alliez92092]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#19

Posted: 1/10/07 at 6:24pm

Considering she's back on Broadway, I'm bumping!

Yay Julia!

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#20

Posted: 1/10/07 at 6:25pm

Julia is amazing and I had the chance of seeing her the last few days of the tour.

[Freckles1329]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#21

Posted: 1/10/07 at 10:28pm

Yay Julia! I pride myself in saying I go to Syracuse University because Julia did!! (And Taye). I can't wait to see her in Wicked!

"For example, if I should paint my fingernails green - and it just so happens I do paint them green. Well, if anyone should ask me why, I say: 'I think it's pretty!'"

[inlovewithjerryherman]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#22

Posted: 1/10/07 at 10:47pm

Julia Murney is a goddess. She's a terrific actress with a real hardcore work ethic. anyone see the Funny Girl concert a few years ago? She memorized her part, i don't think anyone else did - and she had a lot - she gave a really finely nuanced performance too.

and I like her jack hammer vibrato. It's a testament to how much she supports her voice.

[StageLEFT]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#23

Posted: 1/11/07 at 3:31pm

yahoo! she's back on Broadway!!!!!! Can't wait to see her and for sure she's going to be amazing!

[StageLEFT]

re: The Official Julia Murney Appreciation Thread#24

Posted: 1/14/07 at 12:55pm

it's her birthday today!!!! happy birthday!

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Star_File.aspx?ci=514214