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]
- Actress
- singer
Marla Mindelle | |
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Mindelle at Titanique on Broadway, April 2026 | |
| Born | December 22, 1984 |
| Alma mater | Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (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.[5] She is the daughter of Ryta (née Mindelle) and Stephen Weiner. She has two sisters, Lisa and Olivia. [6] Following her graduation from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in 2006, Mindelle joined the first national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007 in the role of Kitty.[7] 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. [8]
Mindelle is the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of The Big Gay Jamboree and Titanique.[9] As an improvisional comedian, she has performed comedy live and through online content. [10]
Personal life
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Drowsy Chaperone | Kitty | U.S. National Tour | [13] | |
| 2009 | Cole Porter's The Pirate | Mafalda | Regional, Prince Music Theatre | [14][15] | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Sister Act | Nominated | [16][17] |
| 2023 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Titanique | Nominated | [18] | |
| Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Nominated | ||||
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominated | [19][20] | ||
| Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Lucille Lortel Award | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Won | [22][23] | ||
| 2024 | Obie Award | Distinguished Performance | Won | [24] | |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Book of a Musical | The Big Gay Jamboree | Nominated | [25][26] |
| Outstanding Lyrics | Nominated | ||||
| Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Nominated | [27] | ||
| 2026 | Drama League Award | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Titanique | Pending | [28][29] |
| Distinguished Performance | Pending |
