Marla Mindelle

Marla Mindelle
Born (1984-12-22) December 22, 1984
EducationUniversity of Cincinnati (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2006–present

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]. In April 2025 she received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play for the West End Production of Titanique. In 2026 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.[5][6]

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

Mindelle suffers from severe tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears.[15] Mindelle has stated in interviews she identifies as queer and a lesbian. [16]

Stage credits

Year Title Role Notes Venue Ref.
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

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sister Act Nominated [20][21]
2023 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Book of a Musical Titanique Nominated [22]
Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Book of a Musical Nominated [23][24]
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Nominated [25]
Lucille Lortel Award Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Won [26][27]
2024 Obie Award Distinguished Performance Won [28]
2025 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Book of a Musical The Big Gay Jamboree Nominated [29][30]
Outstanding Lyrics Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Nominated [31]
Dorian Award Outstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway Production Nominated [32]
Laurence Olivier Awards Best Entertainment or Comedy Play Titanique Won [33]
2026 Drama League Award Outstanding Production of a Musical Nominated [34][35]
Distinguished Performance Nominated
Tony Awards Best Actress in a Musical Nominated [36][37]
Best Book of a Musical Nominated
Best Musical Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Marla Mindelle". IMDb. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ Blank, Matthew (8 January 2013). "PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: "Devil's Bitch" and Cinderella Star Marla Mindelle". playbill.com. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Viswanath, Jake (29 November 2024). "Marla Mindelle Is Making Off-Broadway Fun Again". bustle.com. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Sommers, Michael (12 April 2026). "Titanique: What Did I Miss?". nystagereview.com. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Dziemianowicz, Joe (5 May 2026). "Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique'". Retrieved 5 May 2026. In all, Titanique earned four Tony nominations: Best Musical, Book, Lead Actress for Mindelle, and Featured Actor for Layton Williams, who won an Oliver Award for the show's London run.
  6. ↑ Tran, Diep (7 May 2026). "From Marla Mindelle to Michael Arden: These Artists Got Multiple 2026 Tony Nominations These individuals are up for multiple statuettes, and one costume designer might even get two statues!". Playbill. Retrieved 8 May 2026. ...as a producer of the show, Mindelle is also up for Best Musical (Best Musical Tony statuettes are usually given to a musical's lead producers, not its writers who are recognized with book or score).
  7. ↑ Wilson, Gemma (20 May 2011). "Sister Act's Marla Mindelle on Going Mousy and Maybe, Just Maybe, Meeting Patti LuPone". Broadway.com. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
  8. ↑ SteveWeinerMusic.comaccessed 04/11/2026
  9. ↑ BrooklynRail.orgaccessed 04/11/2026
  10. ↑ Playbill.com Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026
  11. ↑ Sommers, Michael (12 April 2026). "Titanique: What Did I Miss?". nystagereview.com. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  12. ↑ Marla Mindelle Interview Forbes.Comaccessed 04/11/2026
  13. ↑ Dziemianowicz, Joe (5 May 2026). "Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique'". Retrieved 5 May 2026. In all, Titanique earned four Tony nominations: Best Musical, Book, Lead Actress for Mindelle, and Featured Actor for Layton Williams, who won an Oliver Award for the show's London run.
  14. ↑ Tran, Diep (7 May 2026). "From Marla Mindelle to Michael Arden: These Artists Got Multiple 2026 Tony Nominations These individuals are up for multiple statuettes, and one costume designer might even get two statues!". Playbill. Retrieved 8 May 2026. ...as a producer of the show, Mindelle is also up for Best Musical (Best Musical Tony statuettes are usually given to a musical's lead producers, not its writers who are recognized with book or score).
  15. ↑ StagesPodcast Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026
  16. ↑ AfterEllen.com Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026
  17. ↑ BrooklynRail.orgaccessed 04/11/2026
  18. ↑ "Marla Mindelle – Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDB. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Marla Mindelle". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  20. ↑ "The Book of Mormon, War Horse and Anything Goes Top 2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards". Broadway.com. May 16, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  21. ↑ "2010–2011 Awards". Outer Critics Circle. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  22. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (May 16, 2023). "Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  23. ↑ "2023 Awards – Nominees and Recipients". Drama Desk. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  24. ↑ Logan Culwell-Block (May 31, 2023). "Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Drama Desk Awards; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  25. ↑ "2023 Drama League Award Winners Announced". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  26. ↑ Logan Culwell-Block (May 7, 2023). "Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  27. ↑ Logan Culwell-Block (April 5, 2023). "Wolf Play Leads 2023 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations; Read the Complete List of Nominees". Playbill. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Dark, disabled stories find a spotlight at the Obie Awards". The New York Times. January 28, 2024.
  29. ↑ "2025 Awards – Nominees and Recipients". Drama Desk. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  30. ↑ Logan Culwell-Block (June 1, 2025). "Drama Desk Award Winners 2025: The Full List". Playbill. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  31. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (May 12, 2025). "Maybe Happy Ending Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  32. ↑ "JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awards". BroadwayWorld. June 3, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  33. ↑ Higgins, Molly (2025-04-06). "Giant, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Win Big at 2025 Olivier Awards; Read the Full List Here". Playbill. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  34. ↑ Gans, Andrew (April 20, 2026). "2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  35. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (April 20, 2026). "Daniel Radcliffe, Luke Evans Among Drama League Award Nominees". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  36. ↑ Dziemianowicz, Joe (5 May 2026). "Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique'". Retrieved 5 May 2026. In all, Titanique earned four Tony nominations: Best Musical, Book, Lead Actress for Mindelle, and Featured Actor for Layton Williams, who won an Oliver Award for the show's London run.
  37. ↑ Tran, Diep (7 May 2026). "From Marla Mindelle to Michael Arden: These Artists Got Multiple 2026 Tony Nominations These individuals are up for multiple statuettes, and one costume designer might even get two statues!". Playbill. Retrieved 8 May 2026. ...as a producer of the show, Mindelle is also up for Best Musical (Best Musical Tony statuettes are usually given to a musical's lead producers, not its writers who are recognized with book or score).
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