Julie Benko will be joining the cast of Ragtime on Broadway, filling in for original cast member Shaina Taub during her planned leave of absence.

Julie will be playing the role of Emma Goldman from January 9 through March 29.

Shaina previously announced that she is taking a break from the musical after suffering three pregnancy losses in the past year. She said in an Instagram post, “Honestly, it’s been hell. After multiple hospitalizations, my body badly needs a break. And my mind could use it too.”

Julie is best known for being the alternate Fanny Brice in Funny Girl alongside Beanie Feldstein and Lea Michele , as well as taking on the role in between their two runs. She later appeared in the original cast of the musical Harmony .

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