Pitoniak spent two years as a civilian actress immediately after World War II, touring Japan, the Philippines and Korea for the Special Services.
Pitoniak and co-star Kathy Bates received Best Actress Tony Award nominations for their work.
[2] In 1994, Pitoniak received a second Tony nomination for her performance as Helen Potts in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Picnic.
[3] She also appeared on Broadway in Agnes of God, The Octette Bridge Club, Amy's View, Uncle Vanya, Dance of Death, and Imaginary Friends.
[5] Pitoniak met her future husband, Jerome Milord, then a soldier, when they were both in a United Service Organizations show in Japan.