Marla Mindelle (born December 22, 1984 as Marla Danielle Weiner) is an American actress, singer, writer, and producer. Mindelle is most known for being the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of The Big Gay Jamboree and Titanique.. 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.
Life and career Mindelle grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2002. She is the daughter of Ryta (née Mindelle) and Stephen Weiner. She has two sisters, Lisa and Olivia. SteveWeinerMusic.comaccessed 04/11/2026 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.BrooklynRail.orgaccessed 04/11/2026 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. Playbill.com Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026
Mindelle is the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of The Big Gay Jamboree and Titanique. As an improvisional comedian, she has performed comedy live and through online content. Marla Mindelle Interview Forbes.Comaccessed 04/11/2026
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.
Personal life Mindelle suffers from severe tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears.StagesPodcast Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026 Mindelle has stated in interviews she identifies as queer and a lesbian. AfterEllen.com Marla Mindelle Interviewaccessed 04/11/2026
Stage credits YearTitleRoleNotesVenueRef.2007The Drowsy ChaperoneKittyU.S. National TourBrooklynRail.orgaccessed 04/11/20262009Cole Porter's The PirateMafaldaRegional, Prince Music Theatre2010South PacificEnsign Cora MacRaeBroadway, Vivian Beaumont Theatre2011Sister ActSister Mary RobertBroadway, Broadway Theatre2013CinderellaGabrielle2022TitaniqueCéline Dionco-writer, bookOff-Broadway, Asylum NYC and Daryl Roth Theatre2024The Big Gay JamboreeStaceybook, music and lyricsOff-Broadway, Orpheum Theatre2026TitaniqueCéline Dionco-writer, bookBroadway, St. James Theatre
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2011Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a MusicalSister Act2023Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Book of a MusicalTitaniqueOutstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway MusicalDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Book of a MusicalDrama League AwardDistinguished PerformanceLucille Lortel AwardOutstanding Lead Performer in a Musical2024Obie AwardDistinguished Performance2025Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Book of a MusicalThe Big Gay JamboreeOutstanding LyricsOuter Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway MusicalDorian AwardOutstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway Production Laurence Olivier Awards Best Entertainment or Comedy PlayTitanique 2026Drama League AwardOutstanding Production of a MusicalDistinguished PerformanceTony AwardsBest Actress in a MusicalBest Book of a MusicalBest Musical
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