Trivia

Makes great pancakes.

Playing the lead role of Elphaba on the national tour of the hit musical "Wicked." (March 2006)

Her vocal cords vibrate at two different speeds.

She was named after the John Lennon song "Julia." Her Broadway debut was in Lennon in 2005.

Andrew Lippa wrote the song "I'm Not Waiting" for Julia's voice when she did her first solo show at Ars Nova.

Daughter of actor Christopher Murney and his wife Anne.

Nominated for a 2000 Drama Desk Award for her portrayal of Queenie in the off-Broadway production of Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party."

Had chronic bronchitis as a child.

Starring in "First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb" at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. (September 2009)

After leaving the Wicked tour, Julia Murney will promote her new CD, "I'm Not Waiting," and will continue her voice work for television. (September 2006)

Oldest of three children - younger sister, Caitlin, and younger brother, Patrick.

Only rehearsed for ten days in New York and then two days in Pittsburgh before performing the part of Elphaba in Wicked.

Debuted Stephen Schwartz's song, "Defying Gravity," in New York at the Duplex in July 2002 because Stephen Schwartz insisted that she had to be the one to sing it.

Does some dead-on celebrity impressions, including Kristin Chenoweth, Liza Minelli and Alix Korey.

She can recite the Hunyak's monologue in "Cell Block Tango" from Chicago from memory. She performed it at summer camp and has never forgotten it.

Her pre-show rituals include a quick stretch, a deep breath, and a reminder to forgive herself for any screw ups.

Her contract to tour with "Wicked" was only for six months.

Born in State College, Pennsylvania, but raised in Manhattan.

Sister Caitlin Murney is a producer.

Brother, Patrick, is an actor.

Joining the Broadway cast of "Wicked" to reprise her role as Elphaba. Her first performance is January 9, 2007. (January 2007)

Her Broadway run in "Wicked" ends on October 7th. (October 2007)

Starring as Lillian in the musical "Saved!" at Playwrights Horizon. The limited run lasts until June 22nd. (June 2008)

Her debut solo CD, entitled "I'm Not Waiting," will be released on Sh-K-Boom Records in Spring 2006. (March 2006)