UPCOMING
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Julie and Jason are expecting their first child this fall!
Read about their Funny Girl themed announcement in People Magazine.
PERFORMANCES
TWO OF A KIND: FROM HOLLYWOOD TO BROADWAY
LORNA LUFT & JULIE BENKO
Bell Theater at Bell Works
Holmdel, NJ
Sunday, September 15th at 3PM
Tickets here.
Julie teams up with Lorna Luft, the beloved singer, actress, and author, for a one-afternoon-only concert with captivating performances and heartfelt storytelling that offer a unique glimpse into the golden age of Hollywood and the dazzling lights of Broadway. Expect a night filled with classic songs, heartwarming tales, and moments of pure delight. Whether you're a fan of the silver screen or the Great White Way, this concert promises to be a celebration of the best in entertainment.
STANDBY, ME @ Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJ
September 28th at 8PM
Tickets available here.
When Julie Benko first took the stage as the standby for Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, she could not have anticipated that she would take her bow as Broadway’s newest breakout star. Joined by her husband Jason Yeager on piano, Julie reflects on the journey leading to her meteoric rise, sharing songs and behind-the-scenes stories of her days understudying in Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Spring Awakening, and more. From Broadway classics (“People,” “Matchmaker”) to jazz standards (“Twisted”) to contemporary favorites (“What’s Gonna Happen,” "I Dreamed A Dream,") Standby, Me offers an evening of spectacular vocals, theatrical lore, and inspiration for all the greatest stars-to-be.
An Evening of Great American Song
Caramoor
Katonah, NY
October 25th at 7:30PM
Tickets here.
Join Julie for a fabulous evening filled with spellbinding melodies and unique arrangements of songs from Broadway musicals and the Great American Songbook, along with a dash of old-world glamour. Benko’s captivating voice and magnetic stage presence will whisk you away on a journey through the timeless allure of cabaret.
More concert dates to be announced soon!
RECENT
Julie takes on the role of Sky Masterson in Broadway Backwards, a one-night only benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS & the LGBTQ+ Center in Manhattan.
Read Julie's essay in Forward about her time in "Funny Girl."
I played Fanny Brice on Broadway.
Here’s what she taught me about being an actor.
(Julie's Title: Hello Gorgeous, Goodbye Gorgeous."