The Beltline to Broadway podcast blends behind-the-scenes insights, fascinating interviews, and stories from the stage. From the vibrant stages of Raleigh, North Carolina's Beltline to the iconic theaters of Broadway, this show celebrates the magic of live performance, the talent that powers it, and the passion that fuels it all.
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The Beltline to Broadway podcast blends behind-the-scenes insights, fascinating interviews, and stories from the stage. From the vibrant stages of Raleigh, North Carolina's Beltline to the iconic theaters of Broadway, this show celebrates the magic of live performance, the talent that powers it, and the passion that fuels it all.
Ep46: From Rejection to Standing Ovations, Julie Benko on Why Every Artist Should Start Creating Now
Beltline to Broadway
36 minutes
1 year ago
Ep46: From Rejection to Standing Ovations, Julie Benko on Why Every Artist Should Start Creating Now
Julie Benko joins the pod squad to discuss her career trajectory from understudy to Broadway star and her take on Jane Eyre. From being overlooked at her showcase to starring on Broadway, she highlights the unpredictable nature of success in theater.
Julie Benko is an award-winning actress, singer, and writer known for her breakout role as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl and her work in Harmony, Les Misérables, and Fiddler on the Roof. A lifelong performer, Julie holds a master’s degree in acting and has spent years honing her craft as an understudy, eventually stepping into the spotlight in a career-defining moment. Beyond the stage, she is a passionate advocate for Jewish causes, an emerging writer and composer, and a champion of the hardworking understudies and swings who keep Broadway running.
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Beltline to Broadway
The Beltline to Broadway podcast blends behind-the-scenes insights, fascinating interviews, and stories from the stage. From the vibrant stages of Raleigh, North Carolina's Beltline to the iconic theaters of Broadway, this show celebrates the magic of live performance, the talent that powers it, and the passion that fuels it all.