Julia Mattison's RUBY MANGER LIVE! THE FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT Set for Feinstein's/ 54 Below
"Join fictional Broadway diva Ruby Manger as she makes her long-awaited return to the New York Stage at Feinstein's/ 54 Below! Julia Mattison stars as Ms. Manger, an enigmatic Broadway icon, famous for such roles as Trudy the Blind Ghost in I See You, Not Really, But You Know What I Mean (Tony Award Winner, Best Musical and Best Actress) and as Roberta in the film "Inside Roberta" (Sundance Film Festival rejected submission). Through a whirlwind of songs, stories, and Broadway's special guests, Ruby will re-visit her greatest career highlights and lowlights, from winning her first Tony award, to her not-so-secret love affairs, to doing quaaludes in a basement with Rod Stewart that one time. Ms. Manger is back from rehab, better than ever, and ready to re-claim her place as Broadway's shining Ruby with a thrilling and revealing evening at Broadway's Nightclub!"
Written & conceived by Mattison, Ruby Manger Live! The Farewell Engagement features original music by Mattison and Noel Carey, musical supervision & orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, and is directed by Max Friedman.
Special guests will include Jean Dijon (Andrew Kober, She Loves Me), Allen Quiche Lorraine (Taylor Trensch, Curious Incident), Sharon Coq Au Vin (Sara Chase, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), with Randy Newman (Noel Carey, Brooklyn Sound) at the piano. Alan Stevens Hewitt leads a seven-piece band.Julia Mattison has appeared on Broadway, television, and film, establishing herself as a comedian/actress and writer to watch. Broadway: Godspell (2011 Revival). Television: Drew (CBS), Hey Girl (MTV- dir. Michael Showalter), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), Us & Them (Fox), Jake and Amir (CollegeHumor), Late Show With David Letterman (CBS), numerous commercials for Yoplait Greek Yogurt and Holiday Inn, among others. Film credits include How To Be Single starring Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson (New Line Cinema). Mattison most recently released the new comedy series Brooklyn Sound, alongside her Ruby Manger co-composer Noel Carey. She is represented by Soffer/Namoff Entertainmen. www.juliamattison.comVideos