Julia Houston is a bookwriter and lyricist best known for her joint ventures with her friend and colleague Tom Levitt. Marilyn: The Musical was her brainchild, and she is working with composer Tom (along with his assistant, Ellis Tancharoen), director Derek Wills, and producer Eileen Rand to bring her idea to life on stage. There is so much tension between Julia and her husband Frank, as they are in the process of adopting a child and Frank knows a new project will take up a lot of her time. Julia had an affair with Michael Swift and he is still in love with her. After a while they realised that this would hurt both of their families so they soon decided to stop when Michael swift got cut from Bombshell. Even though Julia broke off her affair, she and her husband (Frank) still had troubles and by the end of season 2, they decide to get a divorce. Julia returns to her former lover Michael Swift after she won a Tony for Best Score with Tom.
Career Highlights[]
Broadway[]
- "Bombshell" (Tony Award for Best Musical)
- "Heaven on Earth" (Currently in its second season)
- "As You Like It"
- "Ready Money"
- "Temps"
- "Hat Trick"
- "Three On a Match"
West End[]
- "Heaven on Earth"
- "Bombshell" (Coming soon)
Julia's shows have been produced regionally and Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons, Roundabout, MCC, Second Stage, and the Public.
Film and Televison[]
- "Diary of a Smart Girl - ABC/Disney (co-written with Rachel Andresini)
- "Stage Left" - NBC
Tony Awards[]
- Best Score for Heaven on Earth - Nominated
- Best Book for Bombshell - Nominated
- Best Score for Bombshell - Won
Laurence Olivier Awards[]
- Best Book for Heaven on Earth
- Best Score for Heaven on Earth
Drama Desk Awards[]
- Outstanding Book for Ready Money - Won
- Outstanding Score for Ready Money - Nominated
- Outstanding Score for Heaven on Earth - Won
- Outstanding Book for Bombshell
- Outstanding Score for Bombshell
Outer Critics Circle[]
- Best Book for Bombshell - Won
- Best Score for Bombshell - Nominated
Obies[]
- Best Book for Off-Broadway - Won
- Best Book for Off-Broadway - Won
Others[]
- Outstanding Achievement in the Arts - Brandeis University, her alma mater
Songs[]
Solos (In a Duet)[]
Season Two:
Solos (In A Group Number)[]
Season One:
Season Two:
Memorable Quotes[]
| “ | I'm sorry. (with Tom) | ” |
–Julia, Previews | ||