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Podcast: The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Episode: Julia Lester: Acting with Carell, Singing with Sondheim
Description: Julia Lester brings heart, humor, and honesty to this deep-dive into her journey from a theatre-loving kid in LA to a Tony-nominated Broadway star. She talks about growing up surrounded by performers, how Into the Woods became a defining chapter in her career, and the surreal moment when Stephen Sondheim personally approved her audition tape. Julia also shares the backstage magic of working with legends like Phillipa Soo and Gavin Creel, and how those experiences shaped her as both an artist and collaborator.
Currently starring in the Off-Broadway play All Nighter, Julia reflects on the thrill of...