
International Theatre Database
Julia Mattison is a highly versatile American actor, writer, and composer-lyricist celebrated for her razor-sharp wit, brilliant comedic timing, and eclectic musicality across Broadway, television, and digital media. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, she initially captured the attention of the theatrical world by making her Broadway debut at a young age in the revival of Godspell. She has since built an impressive bi-coastal career, creating and starring in the hit comedy series Brooklyn Sound, writing for the glamorous live broadcast of the Tony Awards, and developing original comedic content for major television networks including Comedy Central, NBC, and FX. Renowned for integrating satirical humor with incredibly catchy and sophisticated musical compositions, she achieved monumental success on Broadway as the co-creator, co-lyricist, and co-composer of the critically acclaimed dark comedy musical Death Becomes Her. Her brilliant score, co-written with longtime creative partner Noel Carey, masterfully translated the cult-classic film into a spectacular, high-energy stage production. Her extraordinary artistic contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including an Emmy Award nomination for her digital television work and multiple Tony Award nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, firmly establishing her as a vital, transformative, and multifaceted voice in contemporary American theater.