October 2024—With parents who run a community theater, Julia Knitel literally grew up on the stage. She made her Broadway debut at just 16 in Roundabout’s revival of Bye Bye Birdie, and made her principle debut six years later as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Julia also played her all time dream role of Louise in Gypsy at the MUNY, and was nominated for a St. Louis Theatre Circle Award. Having worked with young artists her entire life in community theater, Julia is always excited to connect with fans and spread her love of theater and performing.
Julia Knitel has played Carole King on Broadway, on Tour, at Theatre Aspen (Henry nom), & at The Cape Playhouse. Additional Broadway/Tour: Bye Bye Birdie, Come From Away (Janice). Julia originated the role of Maggie/Millicent in the NYTimes Critic’s Pick Dead Outlaw (Outer Critics Circle Nomination). Off-Broadway: A Letter to Harvey Milk (Lortel nom), Panic of ‘29, The Tycoons (Rave Theatre Award – Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role). Regional: Louise in Gypsy (The Muny, St. Louis Theatre Circle nom), The Constant Wife (Denver Center – Dir Shelley Butler), The Producers (Casa Mañana), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Portland Stage). TV/film: The Other Two, Miles.
Catch her as Carole King in the Asolo Rep production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
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