News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Marla Mindelle Headshot

Marla Mindelle

read more news

Get Marla Mindelle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Marla Mindelle is an actress, writer and composer. She won the 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Performer in a musical for her portrayal of Céline Dion in the hit Off-Broadway musical, Titanique. As a co-writer, Titanique also won the Lucille Lortel for Best Off-Broadway Musical. She has received an Outer Circle Critics Nomination for her portrayal of Sister Mary Robert in the original cast of Sister Act on Broadway. She has also appeared as Stepsister Gabrielle in the original Broadway company of Cinderella. Other credits include South Pacific (Broadway) and The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty, First National Tour). You can see her as resident bitch, Olivia, in the Emmy-nominated series, Special on Netflix. She has sold multiple movie and television projects in Los Angeles with her writing partner, Jonathan Parks-Ramage.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

The Big Gay Jamboree The Big Gay Jamboree
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Stacey
Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Celine Dion
Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2022
Celine Dion
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Gabrielle
Sister Act Sister Act
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sister Mary Robert
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensign Cora MacRae [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Cole Porter's The Pirate
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Mafalda

Writing

The Big Gay Jamboree
Book
Music & Lyrics

Movies

Are You Joking?
[ 2014 ] Tondra
The Nomads
[ 2019 ] Kate

TV Shows

Special
Olivia

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Marla Mindelle, Titanique

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Marla Mindelle, Titanique

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Marla MindelleTitanique

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Marla Mindelle, Titanique


winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical

Marla Mindelle, Titanique

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Marla Mindelle, Sister Act

Videos

More Videos

News


25 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District Photo
25 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 13, 2025

Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...
TITANIQUE to Play Final Performance Off-Broadway Mid-June Photo
TITANIQUE to Play Final Performance Off-Broadway Mid-June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

After eight extensions, the Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique – the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – will play its final performance Off-Broadway. Learn more!
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners! Photo
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
Review: TITANIQUE Presented by Porchlight Music Theatre And Broadway In Chicago Photo
Review: TITANIQUE Presented by Porchlight Music Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 4, 2025

Near, far, wherever you are…you need to see TITANIQUE if you love musicals and parody. Porchlight Music Theatre’s production, presented in partnership with Broadway In Chicago, easily passes the Marie Kondo test: This show sparks immense joy.
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions Photo
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nomination Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet Photo
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

Stars hit the red carpet last week when the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Sarah Snook, officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Chris Pine, Christine Baranski, Ariana DeBose, and more!
Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand Photo
Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; F Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 
Layton Williams Will Extend Run in TITANIQUE in London Photo
Layton Williams Will Extend Run in TITANIQUE in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Layton Williams will extend his run in the new West End musical Titanique at the Criterion Theatre until 8 June 2025. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE Photo
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger will be joining Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Celebrating National Swing Day with TITANIQUE's Rose Messenger Photo
Interview: Celebrating National Swing Day with TITANIQUE's Rose Messenger
by Lauren Gienow - Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate National Swing Day, Broadway World had the opportunity to chat with Rose Messenger, one of the six talented covers in the Canadian production of hit show TITANIQUE.
Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago Photo
Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.
TITANIQUE Extends West End Run Photo
TITANIQUE Extends West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The West End production of the musical Titanique – which opened last week to critical acclaim and plays to nightly standing ovations – has extended its booking period to Sunday 8 June 2025.
Review Roundup: Did TITANÍQUE Sink or Swim in the West End? Photo
Review Roundup: Did TITANÍQUE Sink or Swim in the West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 10, 2025

When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get Titaníque, New York’s most award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Interview: 'It's 100 Minutes of Uninterrupted Joy': Director and Co-Author Tye Blue o Photo
Interview: 'It's 100 Minutes of Uninterrupted Joy': Director and Co-Author Tye Blue on TITANIQUE
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 7, 2025

Titanique, the hit off-Broadway musical, has finally docked in London. Currently playing at the Criterion Theatre, the show mixes the iconic story of Titanic with the equally iconic music of Céline Dion, transforming the “Ship of Dreams” into a “hysterical musical fantasia.”
TITANIQUE Cancels Today's Performance Due to Illness in the Company Photo
TITANIQUE Cancels Today's Performance Due to Illness in the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 24, 2024

Today's performance of Titanique Off-Broadway has been cancelled due to illness in the company. Learn more about the company and see how to purchase tickets to the production.
TITANIQUE Returns To The Segal Centre This February Photo
TITANIQUE Returns To The Segal Centre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

The Segal Centre is remounting their hit show Titanique, originally co-produced with David and Hannah Mirvish, at the Sylvan Adams Theatre from February 2 to 16, 2025 with added Saturday matinée performances.
TITANIQUE to Premiere in Paris at the Théâtre du Lido in April 2025 Photo
TITANIQUE to Premiere in Paris at the Théâtre du Lido in April 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Titanique will continue its global trek in 2025, with the musical premiering in Paris this April. Learn more about Titanique and see how to purchase tickets to its productions!
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marla Mindelle been in?

Marla Mindelle has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Marla Mindelle been in?

Marla Mindelle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marla Mindelle been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Titanique, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Titanique, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Titanique, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Titanique, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Titanique and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act.

How many shows has Marla Mindelle written?

Marla Mindelle has written 2 shows including Titanique (Book), The Big Gay Jamboree (Book).

What awards has Marla Mindelle won?

Marla Mindelle has won the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical award from The Lortels for her performance in Titanique.

Get Marla Mindelle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos