Julia Mattison

Julia Mattison, born in San Francisco, California, emerged as a multifaceted talent in New York City's vibrant arts scene, blending acting, writing, and musical comedy with infectious energy. She honed her craft at Emerson College, where she pursued a BFA program and first collaborated with composer Noel Carey as freshmen, laying the groundwork for a creative partnership that would span nearly two decades. Mattison's early career sparkled with Broadway debut in the 2011 revival of Godspell, alongside television spots on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where her improvisational flair and satirical songs captivated audiences. As a musical comedian, she co-created the web series Brooklyn Sound in 2016, a hilarious mockumentary that funded her passion projects through crowdfunding, showcasing her knack for turning everyday absurdities into tuneful gold.

Mattison's ascent to Broadway composing stardom came with Death Becomes Her in 2024, where she and Carey penned an original score that transformed the film's black comedy into a campy, illusion-filled spectacle, earning them a 2025 Tony nomination for Best Original Score. The project, 18 years in development since their college days, allowed Mattison to infuse her lyrics with themes of female rivalry and eternal youth, drawing from her own experiences as a performer navigating ageism in entertainment. Beyond the stage, she continues to write for television and cabaret, with recent works including holiday specials like Carols & Chaos, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazing voice for ridiculous, resonant musical theater that celebrates women's complexity with unapologetic glee.