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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.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Stacey

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Celine Dion

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2022
Celine Dion

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Gabrielle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sister Mary Robert

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensign Cora MacRae [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Mafalda

Writing

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


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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

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News


THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date

The Big Gay Jamboree will play its final performance off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets for its final weeks here!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway

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THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS

The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Kaylee Harwood Talks Pulling Double Duty as Assistant Director and Standby in TITANIQUE

The musical TITANIQUE has officially set sail in Canada and is continuing to delight audiences at the Segal Centre in Montreal until November 24th, before opening in Toronto in December. A few weeks ago, Broadway World had the chance to chat with prominent Canadian performer, Kaylee Harwood who wears multiple hats as both Assistant Director and Standby for this production. It was a delight to hear from Kaylee about her excitement for this show and her experience so far.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 11, 2024- Audra McDonald returns in GYPSY

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song

Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway

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Review: The Canadian premiere of TITANIQUE is a Comedic and Vocal Masterpiece

TITANIQUE, a Segal Centre and David and Hannah Mirvish co-production, officially opened at Montreal’s Segal Centre on Thursday evening, and Broadway World had the opportunity to attend its third and final preview the night before. Full disclosure, this Reviewer has seen the off-Broadway production of TITANIQUE multiple times. I have been a cheerleader for this show from early on, so when it comes to objectivity, I’m about as impartial to TITANIQUE as Ruth is to Cal’s OnlyFans content. After anticipating this Canadian production for months and being eager to see how this Canadian company would make the show their own, I was not disappointed! 
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!
Photos: TITANIQUE Canadian Premiere Production

The all-Canadian production of NYC’s must-sea musical comedy Titanique began performances on October 27, 2024 at the Segal Centre in Montreal, the hometown of the O.G. Québecois international sensation, Céline Dion. See photos here !
Interview: Erica Peck talks the Canadian Premiere of TITANIQUE

Erica Peck is no stranger to being associated with theatre that garners a cult following. Currently, she is starring as Molly Brown in the musical comedy TITANIQUE. Here, she talks to BWW about this exciting opportunity to celebrate the music of Céline Dion, while bringing the comedy and the vocals to the stage at the Segal Centre in Montreal.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET

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REVIEW: TITANIQUE THE MUSICAL Is A Camp Celebration Of Celine Dion And James Cameron’s 1997 Blockbuster Movie

Following on from a successful debut Off-Broadway, Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue’s (co writers, with Blue also Director) musical comedy tribute to Celine Dion and James Cameron’s cinema hit, TITANIQUE THE MUSICAL is delighting Sydney audiences.
DEAD TO ME Star Max Jenkins to Join TITANIQUE as Jack Dawson

Screen Actors Guild nominee Max Jenkins will set sail as Jack Dawson in the Lortel Award-winning Best Musical TITANIQUE. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Extended Off-Broadway Through Late March

Off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree has extended by popular demand. The production is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DRAG: THE MUSICAL

Welcome to the fishtank! The stars came out to celebrate opening night of DRAG: The Musical, which is now running off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Amanda Lepore, Willam Belli, Marti Gould Cummings, Ben Vereen, Marla Mindelle, and more!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More

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Lauren Drew, Darren Bennett, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of TITANIQUE

The West End star cast has been announced to lead the UK Premiere of Titanique in the West End. Learn more about the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Opens Off-Broadway

The Big Gay Jamboree has officially arrived off-Broadway! The new musical is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Marla Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. The critics have spoken and you can check out what they are saying about the new show in all of the reviews here!

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 won the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for her performance in Titanique.

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