"Possessed of a genuine soprano voice and a magnetic stage presence, wide-ranging in her musical skills and interests, she is a generous and memorable performer."
John Harbison, Pulitzer composer
Marie-Claire Giraud’s performanc
as Goldie in Tennessee Williams
Reviews
“ The Goldie of Marie-Claire Giraud is a manual of caring and the gentlest essay in tough love one can hope for.”
—Theaterscene.net Anthony Marinelli
”The cast of these four works is enthusiastic, committed, and strives to attain the brass ring... with Giraud and Welsh particular standouts in their respective roles. Patrons would do well to experience these rarely-produced works of an American playwright icon. The chance may never come again to witness such theatrical writing genius.”
—NitelifeExchange.com - Marilyn Lester
“ Ms. Giraud has beautiful moments when she embraces and comforts Bertha and moments of desperation when she is pressured by her pimp. Ms. Giraud’s is a nuanced and fully realized Goldie and a standout performance.”
—Curtain Call Maui- Paul Janes-Brown
Be Bold, Be Real, Be Seen
Acting Is My Life
Marie‑Claire Giraud has recently expanded her artistic repertoire with a fresh pursuit in acting, building upon an already distinguished career as a soprano, jazz singer, composer, and playwright. She first appeared on stage as Klamian in "Anthony and Cleopatra" and then played Marcus Andronicus in Titus Andronicus, both by Shakespeare.
She made her off-Broadway debut in the Tennessee Williams one‑act play, "Hello from Bertha" in 2023 and Cherry House in 2025, both at Theatre Row.
In 2024, Giraud made her first on‑screen debut in the indie short film $FREE99, which is slated to premiere at major film festivals in 2025.
This marks a significant moment as she transitions into a feature film, Love & Bones, with her first lead role already lined up in a feature scheduled for release in 2026.
Marie-Claire continues to bring emotional depth and musical sensitivity to her screen work—qualities honed over years commanding jazz and operatic stages worldwide.
With her multifaceted talents, Marie-Claire's acting career is poised to grow in parallel with her celebrated musical achievements, offering audiences a richly expressive artist who moves seamlessly between song and performance.
Coming Up Movie
Love and Bones
Lights. Camera. Action. That’s what she expects every time she enters a room. Marie-Claire Giraud ( @marie_claireplus ) is Sasha Magnolia, a cunning, power-hungry, retired Broadway actress who lives vicariously through her daughter’s success, in Love & Bones: A Broadway Story.
Marie-Claire Giraud is a well-established singer and actor on the New York scene. She starred Off Broadway in “Cherry House” at Theatre Row, made her debut at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, and performed at renowned musical venues across the country, including Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the Barclays Center. Her recently released record of CARAVAN is on the ballot for Best Jazz Performance to win a Grammy.