Marla Mindelle
American musical theatre actress
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Marla Mindelle (born December 22, 1984[1] as Marla Danielle Weiner)[2] is an American actress, singer, writer, and producer.[3] Mindelle is most known for being the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of The Big Gay Jamboree and Titanique.[4]. Mindelle was nominated for three Tony Awards for her work in Titanique including the Tonys for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Actress in a Musical and received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play for the West End Production.[5][6]
- Actress
- singer
Marla Mindelle | |
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| Born | December 22, 1984 |
| Education | University of Cincinnati (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Life and career
Mindelle grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2002.[7] She is the daughter of Ryta (née Mindelle) and Stephen Weiner. She has two sisters, Lisa and Olivia. [8] Following her graduation from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in 2006, Mindelle joined the first national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007 in the role of Kitty.[9] She next made her Broadway debut as a replacement in the 2008 Broadway revival of South Pacific. In 2011, she originated the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act. In 2013, she originated the role of Gabrielle in the first Broadway production of Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella. [10]
Mindelle is the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of The Big Gay Jamboree and Titanique.[11] As an improvisional comedian, she has performed comedy live and through online content. [12]
On May 5, 2026 Mindelle was nominated for three Tony Awards for Titanique. Mindelle garnered nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Actress in a Musical.[13][14]
Personal life
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Venue | Ref. |
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| 2007 | The Drowsy Chaperone | Kitty | U.S. National Tour | [17] | |
| 2009 | Cole Porter's The Pirate | Mafalda | Regional, Prince Music Theatre | [18][19] | |
| 2010 | South Pacific | Ensign Cora MacRae | Broadway, Vivian Beaumont Theatre | ||
| 2011 | Sister Act | Sister Mary Robert | Broadway, Broadway Theatre | ||
| 2013 | Cinderella | Gabrielle | |||
| 2022 | Titanique | Céline Dion | co-writer, book | Off-Broadway, Asylum NYC and Daryl Roth Theatre | |
| 2024 | The Big Gay Jamboree | Stacey | book, music and lyrics | Off-Broadway, Orpheum Theatre | |
| 2026 | Titanique | Céline Dion | co-writer, book | Broadway, St. James Theatre |
