Marnie Klar is a Bistro Award Winner for her Tribute Show, MARNIE KLAR SINGS BOBBIE GENTRY and is a three-time MAC Award nominated Vocalist.

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She has been featured as a runway model in New York City and Washington, D.C. for such designers as Max Mara and Fernando Sanchez, and more.  She has also been a featured bride for Tiffany & Co and has appeared in print layouts for such magazines as Seventeen, YM, and Self.

 

In October of 2024, Marnie made her debut at the 35th Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center (Rose Hall).

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Also in 2024, Marnie headlined for the da Vinci Gala benefitting the East Lynne Theatre Company and the Cape May Point Science Center (Cape May, NJ).  In 2023, Marnie was the headline for the Actors' Temple Gala (NYC).

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Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Marnie has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami, FL, where she performed in INTO THE WOODS {Cinderella}, AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, TARTUFFE {Elmire}, PIECE OF MY HEART {Mary Jo}, and MAME, directed by the legendary Jerry Herman.

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Regional Theatre credits include THREE TALL WOMEN {B}, WILD OATES {Jane}, A LIE OF THE MIND {Lorraine} at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS {Lady Larkin} and THE WIZARD OF OZ {Glinda} with The Hurrah Players, in Norfolk, VA.

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New York Theatre credits include LOVE SONG {Joan}, MISS JULIE {Christine}, both with Seeing Place Theater; Shakespeare’s VENUS AND ADONIS {Venus} HERE Arts Center; WARNING ADULT CONTENT {Elizabeth} Shetler Studios, TDG; JEWEL THIEVES! {Lady Lynne Fortescue} Times Square Arts Center; and FLEET WEEK: THE MUSICAL! Lucille Lortel Theatre- Fringe NYC ’05 Winner Outstanding Musical.

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Marnie has also performed In The Lounge at Dixon Place and at the Cornelia Street Cafe with Vaudevillage.

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​Marnie is a recurring performer with Vocal Ease, a nonprofit organization that provides entertainment for NYC's senior citizens; and she is a member of The 9th Floor, a Playwrights + Actors Collaborative in New York City. 

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Shows at Don’t Tell Mama include: MARNIE KLAR SINGS… (2011) – “A Voice from the Heavens.” Sue Matsuki – Cabaret Hotline; ACCIDENTAL HAPPINESS (2013) – “Marnie Klar invigorates cabaret scene… Klar can rock…. a vocal force to be reckoned with…”- Mark Dundas Wood, simplyshowbiz.com / “An artistically commanding and emotionally potent triumph…Klar performs with fervent commitment, and her smile seems to embrace not only the entire room, but the whole universe.”- Roy Sander, Bistro Awards; BEDTIME STORIES (2018 MAC Award Nominee); A WOMAN'S PREROGATIVE (originally set to debut April 2020- thankfully debuted December 2021), and MARNIE KLAR SINGS CARLY SIMON.  Her newest show, MARNIE KLAR KAREN CARPENTER COVERS debuted October 27th, and her next performance is February 7th, followed by a performance on March 5th at Don't Tell Mama.