Actor ~ Singer ~ Advocate
Watch out World! I’ve been lucky enough to perform all over the US, Canada and Europe ~ working with young talent and big stars. Theatre, concerts, recording, directing and lots of teaching. I’ve also had the opportunity to represent some incredible organizations that are close to my heart and really make some noise… ...
Theatre
What fantastic luck! I’ve performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, in National Tours, Dinner Theatres, Summer Stock, Regional Theatres across the US & Canada and in tons of showcases in and around New York. I’ve been a member of Actors’ Equity Association for over 25 years, and believe me, every day in the theatre is another bit...
There once was a Union Maid…
…who never was afraid! I learned that song at Camp Hemshekh when I was 12 years old, and at the time I had no idea how Woody Guthrie’s words would affect the rest of my life. As a member of the Council of Actors’ Equity Association and a lifelong supporter of the labor movement, I’m proud of what I do for my Union and...
Concerts
I’ve been performing in cabarets and concert halls all over North America and Europe for over 20 years. The most recent iteration of my cabaret show, “Lush & Hora” has paired me with the talents of Grammy Award-winner, Lorin Sklamberg, I’ve also had the good fortune to sing duets with Neil Sedaka at Carnegie Hall, dance...
Kids & Yiddish!!
2009 marked the 10th Anniversary of my labor of love, Kids & Yiddish: A Musical Adventure – at our new off Broadway home – the Baruch Performing Arts Center. It featured a company of 6 talented performers, including award-winning puppeteer, Jenny Romaine (Circus Amok, Great Small Works), newcomers Amy Erlanger and Stav...
Weddings, Anthems and other Groovy stuff…!
So, one of my other little hobbies is marrying people… well, not marrying them like I married my husband Mike, but, you know… Marrying People! To each other!! I’m officially called an “Ordained Clergy Person” — but I also answer to “Duchess” “High Priestess” and sometimes even...
Fiddler goes to Calgary!
DID YOU HEAR…??
I’ve been on the road with Fiddler on the Roof since January 2009… can you believe it’s been a year? It feels like 12 months… 52 weeks… Oy!! Now and Forever!
So much has happened… We started with Topol back in Providence, RI… then Harvey Fierstein joined us in Toronto, and now we’re headed to Calgary with the one and only Theodore Bikel.
Follow the crazy antics of MIRELE ON THE ROOF!
Next stop, Calgary, with our newest star, Theodore Bikel. Come see us at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium through January 17th.
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Joanne WHO?
I'm a New York based broadway actor and singer (most recently appearing in ONCE) who also performs in concerts and music festivals across the U.S., Canada and Europe. When I'm not on tour, I write and direct a really hip and innovative off-b'way kids show ~ I'm on the council of Actors' Equity and frequently sing the national anthem at professional sporting events. I love Barbershop harmony, playing my little red accordion and my husband's cooking... That's me!!