{{short description|American musical theatre actress}} {{Infobox person | name = Marla Mindelle | image = | caption = Mindelle at ''Titanique'' on Broadway, April 2026 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|12|22}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | education = University of Cincinnati (BFA) | years_active = 2006–present | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer}} }} '''Marla Mindelle''' (born December 22, 1984<ref>{{cite web |title=Marla Mindelle |website=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4049861/ |access-date=April 14, 2026}}</ref> as '''Marla Danielle Weiner''')<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blank |first1=Matthew |title=PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: "Devil's Bitch" and Cinderella Star Marla Mindelle |url=https://playbill.com/article/playbillcoms-cue-a-devils-bitch-and-cinderella-star-marla-mindelle-com-201322 |website=playbill.com |access-date=14 April 2026 |date=8 January 2013}}</ref> is an American actress, singer, writer, and producer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Viswanath |first1=Jake |title=Marla Mindelle Is Making Off-Broadway Fun Again |url=https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/marla-mindelle-the-big-gay-jamboree-titanique-interview |access-date=15 April 2026 |agency=bustle.com |date=29 November 2024}}</ref> Mindelle is most known for being the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of ''The Big Gay Jamboree'' and ''Titanique''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sommers |first1=Michael |title=Titanique: What Did I Miss? |url=https://nystagereview.com/2026/04/12/titanique-what-did-i-miss/ |website=nystagereview.com |access-date=15 April 2026 |date=12 April 2026}}</ref>. 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 and received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play for the West End Production.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dziemianowicz |first1=Joe |title=Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique' |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/marla-mindelle-on-being-a-tony-award-nominee-for-co-creating-and-playing-celine-dion-in-titanique |access-date=5 May 2026 |date=5 May 2026 |quote=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.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tran |first1=Diep |title=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! |url=https://playbill.com/article/from-marla-mindelle-to-michael-arden-these-artists-got-multiple-2026-tony-nominations |access-date=8 May 2026 |website=Playbill |date=7 May 2026 |quote=...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).}}</ref>
==Life and career== Mindelle grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Gemma |title=Sister Act’s Marla Mindelle on Going Mousy and Maybe, Just Maybe, Meeting Patti LuPone |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/156488/sister-acts-marla-mindelle-on-going-mousy-and-maybe-just-maybe-meeting-patti-lupone/ |website=Broadway.com |access-date=14 April 2026 |date=20 May 2011}}</ref> She is the daughter of Ryta (née Mindelle) and Stephen Weiner. She has two sisters, Lisa and Olivia. <ref>[https://www.steveweinermusic.com/ ''SteveWeinerMusic.com'']accessed 04/11/2026</ref> 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.<ref>[https://brooklynrail.org/2024/11/theater/the-unholy-trolling-of-marla-mindelle/ ''BrooklynRail.org'']accessed 04/11/2026</ref> 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''. <ref>[https://playbill.com/article/in-the-big-gay-jamboree-marla-mindelle-is-writing-through-her-musical-theatre-trauma ''Playbill.com Marla Mindelle Interview'']accessed 04/11/2026</ref>
Mindelle is the co-creator, writer, producer, and composer of ''The Big Gay Jamboree'' and ''Titanique''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sommers |first1=Michael |title=Titanique: What Did I Miss? |url=https://nystagereview.com/2026/04/12/titanique-what-did-i-miss/ |website=nystagereview.com |access-date=15 April 2026 |date=12 April 2026}}</ref> As an improvisional comedian, she has performed comedy live and through online content. <ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2024/10/23/marla-mindelle-on-her-nearly-impossible-journey-around-broadway/ ''Marla Mindelle Interview'' Forbes.Com]accessed 04/11/2026</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dziemianowicz |first1=Joe |title=Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique' |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/marla-mindelle-on-being-a-tony-award-nominee-for-co-creating-and-playing-celine-dion-in-titanique |access-date=5 May 2026 |date=5 May 2026 |quote=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.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tran |first1=Diep |title=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! |url=https://playbill.com/article/from-marla-mindelle-to-michael-arden-these-artists-got-multiple-2026-tony-nominations |access-date=8 May 2026 |website=Playbill |date=7 May 2026 |quote=...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).}}</ref>
==Personal life== Mindelle suffers from severe tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears.<ref>[https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/528ca632-2fd9-4c8b-b620-0a86dc4c4cbd/id/34108806 ''StagesPodcast'' Marla Mindelle Interview]accessed 04/11/2026</ref> Mindelle has stated in interviews she identifies as queer and a lesbian. <ref>[https://afterellen.com/marla-mindelle-starring-role-unauthorized-musical-parody-scream/ ''AfterEllen.com Marla Mindelle Interview'']accessed 04/11/2026</ref>
==Stage credits== {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role ! class="unsortable" |Notes ! class="unsortable" |Venue ! class="unsortable" |Ref. |- |2007 |''The Drowsy Chaperone'' |Kitty | |U.S. National Tour |<ref>[https://brooklynrail.org/2024/11/theater/the-unholy-trolling-of-marla-mindelle/ ''BrooklynRail.org'']accessed 04/11/2026</ref> |- |2009 |''Cole Porter's The Pirate'' |Mafalda | |Regional, Prince Music Theatre |rowspan=8|<ref>{{cite web |title=Marla Mindelle – Broadway Cast & Staff |website=IBDB |url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/marla-mindelle-484630#Credits |access-date=April 14, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marla Mindelle |website=BroadwayWorld |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Marla-Mindelle/ |access-date=April 14, 2026}}</ref> |- |2010 |''South Pacific'' |Ensign Cora MacRae | |Broadway, Vivian Beaumont Theatre |- |2011 |''Sister Act'' |Sister Mary Robert | |rowspan=2|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== {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref. |- !2011 |Outer Critics Circle Award |Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical |''Sister Act'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=The Book of Mormon, War Horse and Anything Goes Top 2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/156404/the-book-of-mormon-war-horse-and-anything-goes-top-2011-outer-critics-circle-awards/ |website=Broadway.com |date=May 16, 2011 |access-date=September 3, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2010–2011 Awards |url=https://outercritics.org/awards/2010-2011/ |website=Outer Critics Circle |access-date=September 2, 2025}}</ref> |- !rowspan=5|2023 | rowspan="2" |Outer Critics Circle Award |Outstanding Book of a Musical |rowspan=6|''Titanique'' |{{nom}} |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |title=Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners |url=https://playbill.com/article/some-like-it-hot-dominates-2023-outer-critics-circle-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |website=Playbill |date=May 16, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> |- |Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical |{{nom}} |- |Drama Desk Award |Outstanding Book of a Musical |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Awards – Nominees and Recipients |url=https://www.dramadesk.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/2023-awards/?submit=Search |website=Drama Desk |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Logan Culwell-Block |title=Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Drama Desk Awards; See the Full List of Winners |url=https://playbill.com/article/some-like-it-hot-dominates-2023-drama-desk-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |website=Playbill |date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=September 22, 2025}}</ref> |- |Drama League Award |Distinguished Performance |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/2023-drama-league-award-winners-announced |title=2023 Drama League Award Winners Announced |website=New York Theatre Guide |access-date=2025-10-05}}</ref> |- |Lucille Lortel Award |Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://playbill.com/article/wolf-play-titanique-lead-2023-lucille-lortel-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |title=Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners |author=Logan Culwell-Block |publisher=Playbill |date=May 7, 2023 |accessdate=September 18, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wolf Play Leads 2023 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations; Read the Complete List of Nominees |url=https://playbill.com/article/wolf-play-leads-2023-lucille-lortel-award-nominations-read-the-complete-list-of-nominees |website=Playbill |author=Logan Culwell-Block |date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=April 1, 2026}}</ref> |- !2024 |Obie Award |Distinguished Performance |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news |title=Dark, disabled stories find a spotlight at the Obie Awards |work=The New York Times |date=January 28, 2024 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/28/theater/obie-awards-dark-disabled-stories.html}}</ref> |- !rowspan=5|2025 |rowspan=2|Drama Desk Award |Outstanding Book of a Musical |rowspan=4|''The Big Gay Jamboree'' |{{nom}} |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2025 Awards – Nominees and Recipients |url=https://www.dramadesk.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/2025-awards/?submit=Search |website=Drama Desk |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Logan Culwell-Block |title=Drama Desk Award Winners 2025: The Full List |url=https://playbill.com/article/drama-desk-award-winners-2025-the-full-list |website=Playbill |date=June 1, 2025 |access-date=September 22, 2025}}</ref> |- |Outstanding Lyrics |{{nom}} |- |Outer Critics Circle Award |Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |title=Maybe Happy Ending Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners |url=https://playbill.com/article/maybe-happy-ending-leads-2025-outer-critics-circle-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |website=Playbill |date=May 12, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> |- |Dorian Award |Outstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway Production |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awards |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/JOHN-PROCTOR-IS-THE-VILLAIN-and-CATS-THE-JELLICLE-BALL-Lead2025-Dorian-Theater-Awards-20250603 |website=BroadwayWorld |date=June 3, 2025 |access-date=May 30, 2026}}</ref> |- | Laurence Olivier Awards | Best Entertainment or Comedy Play |rowspan=6|''Titanique'' | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |last=Higgins |first=Molly |title=Giant, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Win Big at 2025 Olivier Awards; Read the Full List Here |url=https://playbill.com/article/giant-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button-win-big-at-2025-olivier-awards-read-the-full-list-here |website=Playbill |date=2025-04-06 |access-date=2026-05-15}}</ref> |- !rowspan=5|2026 |rowspan=2|Drama League Award |Outstanding Production of a Musical |{{nom}} |rowspan=2|<ref>{{cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |title=2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List |url=https://playbill.com/article/2026-drama-league-awards-nominations-are-out-read-the-full-list |website=Playbill |date=April 20, 2026 |access-date=2026-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |title=Daniel Radcliffe, Luke Evans Among Drama League Award Nominees |url=https://deadline.com/2026/04/new-york-drama-league-award-nominees-2026-1236865723/ |website=Deadline |date=April 20, 2026 |access-date=2026-04-20}}</ref> |- |Distinguished Performance |{{nom}} |- |rowspan=3|Tony Awards |Best Actress in a Musical |{{pending}} |rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dziemianowicz |first1=Joe |title=Marla Mindelle on being a Tony Award nominee for co-creating and playing Céline Dion in 'Titanique' |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/marla-mindelle-on-being-a-tony-award-nominee-for-co-creating-and-playing-celine-dion-in-titanique |access-date=5 May 2026 |date=5 May 2026 |quote=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.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tran |first1=Diep |title=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! |url=https://playbill.com/article/from-marla-mindelle-to-michael-arden-these-artists-got-multiple-2026-tony-nominations |access-date=8 May 2026 |website=Playbill |date=7 May 2026 |quote=...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).}}</ref> |- |Best Book of a Musical |{{pending}} |- |Best Musical |{{pending}} |}
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