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SHOSHANA BEAN (Jersey) was last seen starring opposite Billy Crystal in Broadway’s Mr. Saturday Night. Tony & Grammy nominated for her role as Susan Young, she has previously starred on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked and Jenna in Waitress. Her 6 independent studio albums and EP’s have landed her on top of the iTunes and Billboard charts, including the peak position of #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. She has sold out concerts around the globe and lent her voice to countless films and television shows, a few of which include: Sing, Sing 2, Enchanted, Jersey Boys, Glee and Galavant. Shoshana made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, appeared Off-Broadway in the 2000 revival of Godspell, and in Songs for a New World at City Center Encores. She won an IRNE Award for her performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl and earned a Jeff Award nomination for her portrayal of CeeCee Bloom in the pre-Broadway musical production of Beaches. She has appeared in Bloodline, Bill and Ted Face The Music, and recently filmed a solo concert special for PBS.

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Shoshana Bean STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Jersey

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jersey

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Susan Young

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Judas Iscariot

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jenna [Replacement]

[Chicago (Regional)]
Drury Lane Production, 2015
Cee Cee

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

Elphaba (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Denizen of Baltimore

Shelley

Prudy Pingleton (Understudy) [Replacement]

Matron (Understudy) [Replacement]

Gym Teacher (Understudy) [Replacement]

Velma Von Tussle (Understudy)

Tracy Turnblad (Understudy)

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2000
Performer

Performer


Shoshana Bean Movies

Bill & Ted Face the Music
[ 2020 ] First Noble

Shoshana Bean Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Shoshana Bean, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Shoshana Bean, Mr. Saturday Night

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Shoshana Bean, Mr. Saturday Night

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Shoshana Bean, Mr. Saturday Night

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Shoshana Bean News


Jennifer Holliday & Shoshana Bean To Join Luke Islam at The Cutting Room


Join Broadway legends JENNIFER HOLLIDAY and SHOSHANA BEAN as they share the stage with America's Got Talent winner, Luke Islam at The Cutting Room. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HELL'S KITCHEN Will Support 'Keep a Child Alive' Organization With Ticketing Initiative


Through a collaboration with TodayTix Group, for every ticket sold during the run of HELL'S KITCHEN, $1 will go to support Alicia Keys co-founded organization, Keep a Child Alive.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LEMPICKA


Lempicka celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld was there as some of the industry's biggest stars arrived for the special night. Check out photos of special guests, including: Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, Kate Reinders, Dylan Mulvaney, Anais Mitchell and many more

Video: Watch a New Music Video For 'Kaleidoscope' From HELL'S KITCHEN


An all new music video has been released for the original song 'Kaleidoscope' from the new Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!

Interview: Local Spotlight on Emmy Award-Winning News Anchor Tracy Kornet


BroadwayWorld readers know the theater is blessed with talented people who not only perform on the stage but also manage operations behind the scenes. From tech crews, producers, directors, and writers, to publishers, instructors, and dramaturgs, these folks have their own “stage presence” that leans toward the creative side of this craft.

Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month


The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!

Photo: First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Hell's Kitchen, which will officially open on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out a first look photo here!

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk Will Lead BEACHES Musical at Theatre Calgary


Kelli Barrett (FX TV's Fosse/Verdon, Broadway’s Dr. Zhivago) and Jessica Vosk (Wicked) will lead the International Premiere of Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary this spring.

South Bay Music Association Presents BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200


Join the South Bay Wind Ensemble for a special performance of BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200, celebrating 200 years of the greatest symphony of all time. The concert also features works by Richard Wagner, Gustav Holst, and Alan Menken.

HELL'S KITCHEN to Offer $39 Tickets Through Digital Lottery & Rush


HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway is launching a digital lottery and in-person rush. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Photos: Go Inside the Jonathan Larson Grants Concert Celebration


The American Theatre Wing celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant, the esteemed annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. A special concert, showcasing the past four years of Jonathan Larson Grant winning artists, was held at Florence Gould Halland BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos below!

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Performs 'Kaleidoscope' on THE TONIGHT SHOW


Watch the cast of HELL'S KITCHEN perform 'Kaleidoscope' on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in the video here!

HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week


Hell's Kitchen will be performing on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week. Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon are set to appear on the Friday, March 22 episode for a special performance from the highly-anticipated musical. The performance will mark the musical's broadcast television debut.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Julie Benko Performs 'Luck Be A Lady' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


On Monday night, Julie Benko opened the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards with a flirty and fierce rendition of “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls. She rolled the dice alongside an ensemble of women, for a fun and empowering dance number. Check out the video here!

Shoshana Bean FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Shoshana Bean next theatre project?

Shoshana Bean's next show will be Hell's Kitchen which opens on 4/20/2024 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Shoshana Bean been in?

Shoshana Bean has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Shoshana Bean been in?

Shoshana Bean has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Shoshana Bean been nominated for?

Shoshana Bean has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for her performance in "Mr. Saturday Night."

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