2022 Wrap Up: Julia Wade - 2 Leads in 2 Shows
Julia plays the title role in Rosemary And Thyme
Rosemary And Thyme is a Podcast Musical in 16 episodes. It’s a Modern-Day Christmas Nativity Story about a back-country girl, soon to be a woman, named Thyme Quinn. Julia leads an all-star cast of Broadway and film actors in this 16-episode adventure.
Julia plays Dot and Marie in Sunday in the Park With George
Julia as Dot
Excerpt from Theatrical Review
“The heart of the play is Seurat’s whimsically named muse and model, Dot, and here the match is absolutely perfect. Opera San Jose alum Julia Wade, returning from the East Coast to play the part, has the same red hair, fair complexion and clarion soprano that Bernadette Peters brought to the original role. Wade wastes no time in demonstrating her skills with the opening number, “Sunday in the Park with George,” which offers lightning-fast Rossinian patter. She rolls through them like a pro, and gives Dot a fetchingly naive, optimistic twist, no matter how many obstacles her artist lover throws in her way.” —Michael J. Vaughan, OPERAVILLE
Julia as Marie
Excerpt from Theatrical Review
“Julia Wade makes no haste as Dot in Act 1, and Marie in Act 2. Her longing for a George that will never be what she needs him to be is soul-crushing. Wade’s poignant delivery in the beauteous simplicity of a song such as “Children and Art” in Act 2 is made all the more mournful when delivered in the shadow of Sondheim mere days before the first anniversary of his passing.” — David John Chavez, EAST BAY TIMES (MERCURY NEWS syndicate)
“Wade’s voice resonated …”
Excerpt from Theatrical Review
“It wasn’t until Georges’ muse Dot (Julia Wade) emerged that the musical entered its first song. With a parasol in hand, she posed for the artist with complete stillness, only moving the muscles of her face to sing the title song. Balancing playful whimsy and rich lucidity, Wade’s voice resonated throughout the theater, her winky smiles and tender blushes breathing life into the prominent figure of Seurat’s painting.” —Amanda Ayano Hayami, THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN
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