Kelly's Blog

2011-10-22T22:39:00.000-07:00

I am currently working on another one-person show. It will be a follow-up to my first one-person show, "The Confusion of My Illusion." As the title indicates, my shows are always a combination of truth and fiction, part autobiographical and part fantasy. "The Confusion of My Illusion" detailed events that took place up through my first few years in Hollywood. A lot has obviously changed since then in my personal life and my career which were described in the show for that particular period in my life. In the play, I described meeting my "dream man" that I had fantasized about as a little girl. I named the character "Adam" because I opened the play as a transgender Eve (from The Bible) who was actually born Steve searching for her "main man"...Adam. The facts surrounding my meeting with "Adam" were in fact true, but his real name is Sonny, and no he's not a priest...although he could be described as a saint. He is one of the most amazing men I've ever met in my life. He is the most chivalrous prince charming and makes me feel like a complete princess. I'm so fortunate to have met this man, and he has forever changed my life. He is my boyfriend and we've been together for five years, and I hope we will be together forever. You will get to hear all about it in my new show. I can't wait for you to meet him. And how ironic that "the dream man" be named Sonny. Just call me Cher. ;-)

KELLY ON LOGO!

2011-01-09T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Tune in to see my stand-up comedy special on LOGO!
"One Night Stand Up: DragTastic NYC" will premiere on LOGO on Monday, January 17th. 10:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and 9:00 pm. Central. The show features Bianca Del Rio, Hedda Lettuce, Harmonica Sunbeam and ME! And is hosted by the fabulous Pandora Boxx (from RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 2).

Then on Monday, January 24th, LOGO will air the "Late Night Uncensored" version of the show.

And also stay tuned for more info about my guest star appearance on "Curb Your Enthusiasm!"

Happy New Year!

XOXOXO
Kelly

I'm featured in Frontiers IN LA Magazine

2010-04-07T22:32:00.000-07:00

Frontiers IN LA Magazine spotlights L.A.s' "most talented and popular drag performers," and they included lil ole me. Thank you Frontiers IN LA Magazine!

Click on this link to read the story and see all the fabulous drag performers that are featured:

CLICK HERE FOR FEATURE STORY

KELLY MANTLE

How long have you been performing in drag?

When I was five years old I insisted on auditioning for the role of Little Orphan Annie. They turned me away, but I still felt pretty, dammit!

What influences your drag persona?

I’m like a tranny on a hot tin roof. My only pain is champagne. I’m a little glam, I’m a little film noir.

Drag horror story:

I had just moved to L.A., and it was my very first movie premiere red carpet event. As I pulled up to the event in the dimly lit parking lot, I fished around in my purse for my lipliner and touched up my lips. I strutted up and down that red carpet, photos flashing, mingling with the stars. Then 20 minutes later when I went to the bathroom to freshen up, I realized that I had outlined my lips in black eyeliner. I wondered why everyone was looking at me so strange.

Where to find Kelly Mantle:

Her one-person show, The Confusion Of My Illusion, running at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatre March 26 through April 11. Tranzkuntinental at The Roxy on April 23. Visit kellymantle.com for more info.

My One-Person Show "The Confusion Of My Illusion" Opens March 26th!

2010-02-28T11:31:00.000-08:00

I'm soo excited to announce the opening of my one-person show:

"THE CONFUSION OF MY ILLUSION"

It opens March 26th at The Lily Tomlin L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatre. It runs Fri, Sat & Sun for 3 weeks thru April 11th.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Proceeds benefit all the awesome services offered by The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. So it's for a good cause, and like my show, adds fuel to the fire of our fight for equal rights. Please come be a part of The Illusion...And The Revolution!

Luv

Kelly

Oklahoma native Kelly Mantle (the nephew of NY Yankee great Mickey Mantle!) is a veteran of numerous primetime TV shows, stage and films. He learned early on how to use the power of gender duality to knock the conservative townsfolk out of their comfort zone.

Hilarious, lyrical and moving, Mantle's play-with-music seizes that power to confuse, illuminate and advance the ongoing drive for equality.

Sparkling with original songs and astutely chosen covers, and featuring tales that range from playing the Bible’s Eve as transgendered to a true-life encounter with George W. Bush, The Confusion of My Illusion serves as Mantle’s personal battle cry in the tradition of the gender-benders at Stonewall.

Join me on Facebook for updates about the show and more... Kelly's Facebook Page

Hello Kitty & Hello Kelly

2006-10-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

My cover of "Obsession" (featuring Heather Reid from The Murmurs) was featured as the grand finale song for the Hello Kitty fashion runway show last night at Club Element. The show was off the hook! Big thanks to Bijoux Deluxe & Fabulous PR!

Shortbus

2006-10-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

You must go see John Cameron Mitchell's new movie, Shortbus! It's fantastic!

New Album Cover Art

2006-09-20T19:28:00.000-07:00

Check out the new album cover art. Yippee!