Nemetz left her native Pittsburgh as a teenager to work on Broadway. Nemetz also created the role of Delores Dante in the Broadway production of
Working, earning a
Drama Desk Award nomination. She appeared with
Peter Allen in his one man show
Up in One both on Broadway and in Los Angeles. She then co-starred with Chita Rivera as Angel in
The Rink filling in for
Liza Minnelli. She made her New York City opera debut in the role of Gladys in the revival of
The Pajama Game. In 2008, she appeared in The Patti LuPone revival of
Gypsy on Broadway, playing Mazeppa and Miss Kratchitt; she was also standby for LuPone as Rose. National tours have included
Sweet Charity,
Bye Bye Birdie,
Cabaret, and
Some Like It Hot. Nemetz has remained a prominent actress in
Pittsburgh theatre, having appeared over the years in productions at
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera,
Pittsburgh Musical Theater,
City Theater, and
Pittsburgh Public Theater. ==Performances==