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{{Short description|American actress and singer-songwriter (born 1977)}}
{{Infobox person {{Infobox person
| name = Shoshana Bean | name = Shoshana Bean
| image = SHOSHANABEANIMG0014.JPG | image = Shoshana Bean (cropped).jpg
| alt = Shoshana Bean
| alt = Shoshana Bean performing in Los Angeles, CA (June 2011)
| caption = Bean in 2008
| caption = Shoshana Bean performing in Los Angeles CA (June 2011)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|9|1}}
| birth_name = Shoshana Elise Bean
| birth_place = ], U.S.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|09|1}}
| education = ] (])
| birth_place = ], U.S.
| occupation = Stage actress<br/>Singer<br/>Songwriter
| nationality = ]
| years_active = 2000–present
| education = ]
| website = {{URL|shoshanabean.com}}
| occupation = Stage actress<br/>Singer<br/>Songwriter
| years_active = 2000–present
| website = {{URL|shoshanabean.com}}
}} }}
'''Shoshana Elise Bean''' (born September 1, 1977)<ref name=FamilySearch-USPR-2008>{{cite web|title=Shoshana E Bean, United States Public Records, 1970-2009|url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ1H-GQ9Q|website=]|date=10 December 2008}}</ref> is an ] ], ], recording artist, and ] ]. She has released three records and has appeared on many theater and film soundtracks. '''Shoshana E. Bean''' (born September 1, 1977)<ref name=FamilySearch-USPR-2008>{{cite web|title=Shoshana E Bean, United States Public Records, 1970-2009|url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ1H-GQ9Q|website=]|date=10 December 2008}}</ref> is a Tony-nominated ] ], ], and ] actress.<ref name=Playbill-Superhero-2009>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Diva Talk: Chatting with Wicked's Shoshana Bean Plus News of Neuwirth and Ripley|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/diva-talk-chatting-with-wickeds-shoshana-bean-plus-news-of-neuwirth-and-ripley-com-159512|work=]|date=2009|language=en}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost-Spectrum-2018>{{cite news|last1=Wong|first1=Curtis M.|title=With 'Spectrum,' Singer Shoshana Bean Defies Gravity — And Musical Convention, Too|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shoshana-bean-spectrum-album-tour_n_5b60ea01e4b0fd5c73d422be|work=]|date=6 August 2018|language=en}}</ref> She has appeared in numerous ], performing in major ] and ] theatres, including in the original production of ''].''<ref name=AllMusic-Bio-2019>{{cite web|last1=Kellman|first1=Andy|title=Shoshana Bean: Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shoshana-bean-mn0000326430/biography|publisher=]|accessdate=1 September 2019|language=en-us}}</ref>

In 2017, she won the ] as ] in ''].'' In 2022, Bean received a nomination for the ] for her performance as Susan Young in '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lang|first=Brent|date=2022-05-09|title=Tony Awards 2022: 'A Strange Loop,' 'MJ,' 'Paradise Square' Dominate Nominations|url=https://variety.com/2022/theater/news/2022-tony-nominations-list-nominees-1235261584/|website=Variety}}</ref> In 2024, she was nominated for the same award at the ] for her performance in ].

Bean has released three albums and has appeared on many theater cast recordings. She won a ] with her single "Superhero". Along with the other cast members of ''Mr. Saturday Night'', Bean was nominated for the ] for the musical's cast recording.


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
Bean was born in ] to Jeff Bean and Felice Moskowitz, a dance teacher,<ref name=PortlandTrib-Wicked-Tour-2006>{{cite news|last1=Bartels|first1=Eric|title=Wicked actors big break: Just doing my job, really|url=https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/11-features/102022-wicked-actors-big-break-just-doing-my-job-really|work=]|date=4 September 2006|language=en-gb}}</ref> Bean was raised in a Jewish family<ref name=NevehShalomChronicle-Beaverton-2018>{{cite news|title=Member News|url=https://nevehshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/March-April-2018-Chronicle-FINAL-small.pdf|work=The Chronicle of Congregation Neveh Shalom|issue=4|date=March/April 2018|page=14}}</ref> in the ] area, where the family moved when she was 9 years old.<ref name=BeavertonValleyTimes-BeavertonHigh-2018>{{cite news|last1=Haynes|first1=Dana|title=Beaverton High to Broadway - and then back again|url=https://portlandtribune.com/bvt/15-news/388950-279523-beaverton-high-to-broadway-and-then-back-again|work=]|date=7 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> Bean was born in ] to Jeff Bean and Felice Moskowitz, a dance teacher.<ref name=PortlandTrib-Wicked-Tour-2006>{{cite news|last1=Bartels|first1=Eric|title=Wicked actors big break: Just doing my job, really|url=https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/11-features/102022-wicked-actors-big-break-just-doing-my-job-really|work=]|date=4 September 2006|language=en-gb}}</ref> Bean is Jewish<ref name=NevehShalomChronicle-Beaverton-2018>{{cite news|title=Member News|url=https://nevehshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/March-April-2018-Chronicle-FINAL-small.pdf|work=The Chronicle of Congregation Neveh Shalom|issue=4|date=March–April 2018|page=14}}</ref> and an only child.<ref name=BUILD-Spectrum-2018>{{cite news|last1=Bean|first1=Shoshana|last2=Kenney|first2=Kevan|title=Shoshana Bean On Her Album, "Spectrum," And Her Upcoming Apollo Theater Show|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7w4SYN1f5k|work=BUILD Series|via=]|date=24 July 2018|language=en|format=Video interview}}</ref> When she was 9 years old, her parents divorced and she moved to the ] area.<ref name=BroadwayBlog-Spectrum-2018>{{cite news|last1=Leeds|first1=Ryan|title=Exclusive Interview: Shoshana Bean|url=https://thebroadwayblog.com/shoshana-bean-apollo-theater/|work=The BroadwayBlog|date=11 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=BeavertonValleyTimes-BeavertonHigh-2018>{{cite news|last1=Haynes|first1=Dana|title=Beaverton High to Broadway - and then back again|url=https://portlandtribune.com/bvt/15-news/388950-279523-beaverton-high-to-broadway-and-then-back-again|work=]|date=7 March 2018|language=en}}</ref>


Bean graduated from ].<ref name=BeavertonValleyTimes-BeavertonHigh-2018 /><ref name=KOIN-BeavertonHigh-2019>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Velena|title=Broadway star sings to save Beaverton HS arts|url=https://www.koin.com/news/education/broadway-star-sings-to-save-beaverton-hs-arts/|work=]|date=26 April 2019}}</ref> In 1999, Bean received a ] in Musical Theatre from the ] (CCM).<ref name=UCMag-BroadwayAlumni>{{cite web|title=University of Cincinnati alumni on Broadway: Shoshana Bean, CCM '99|url=https://magazine.uc.edu/famousalumni/broadway/current.html|work=UC Magazine|publisher=]}}</ref> In 1995, Bean graduated from ].<ref name=BeavertonValleyTimes-BeavertonHigh-2018 /><ref name=KOIN-BeavertonHigh-2019>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Velena|title=Broadway star sings to save Beaverton HS arts|url=https://www.koin.com/news/education/broadway-star-sings-to-save-beaverton-hs-arts/|work=]|date=26 April 2019}}</ref> In 1999, Bean received a ] in Musical Theatre from the ] (CCM).<ref name=UCMag-BroadwayAlumni>{{cite web|title=University of Cincinnati alumni on Broadway: Shoshana Bean, CCM '99|url=https://magazine.uc.edu/famousalumni/broadway/current.html|work=UC Magazine|publisher=]}}</ref>


== Career == == Career ==
=== Theatre === === Theater ===
Shortly after moving to ] in 2000, Bean was cast in the 2000 ] revival of '']'' at the ] at Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan.<ref name=LortelArchives-Godspell-2000>{{cite web|title=Godspell – York Theatre at St. Peter's|url=http://iobdb.com/Production/1285|website=Lortel Archives|date=2 August 2000}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Godspell-Review-2000>{{cite news|last1=Weber|first1=Bruce|title=Theater Review; A 70's Musical Revival Sheds Flower Children But Keeps the Faith|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/09/theater/theater-review-a-70-s-musical-revival-sheds-flower-children-but-keeps-the-faith.html|work=]|date=9 August 2000}}</ref> Shortly after moving to ] in 2000, Bean was cast in the 2000 ] revival of '']'' at the ] at Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan.<ref name=LortelArchives-Godspell-2000>{{cite web|title=Godspell – York Theatre at St. Peter's|url=http://iobdb.com/Production/1285|work=]|date=2 August 2000}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Godspell-Review-2000>{{cite news|last1=Weber|first1=Bruce|title=Theater Review; A 70's Musical Revival Sheds Flower Children But Keeps the Faith|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/09/theater/theater-review-a-70-s-musical-revival-sheds-flower-children-but-keeps-the-faith.html|work=]|date=9 August 2000}}</ref>


She performed in the national tour of '']''. In 2001, Bean performed in the national tour of '']''.


In 2002, Bean was an original cast member in the ]-winning production of '']'' on Broadway where she originated the role of Shelley, Denizen of Baltimore and understudying the roles of Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, and Prudy Pingleton. In 2002, Bean made her Broadway debut as an original cast member in the role of Shelley, Denizen of Baltimore, which she originated, in the ]-winning production of '']''. She was also an understudy for the roles of Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, and Prudy Pingleton.<ref name=Alma-Waitress-2019>{{cite news|last1=Glazier|first1=Jenna|title=9 Things You Need to Know About Shoshana Bean, the Next Star of 'Waitress'|url=https://www.heyalma.com/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-shoshana-bean-the-next-star-of-waitress/|work=]|date=8 March 2019}}</ref>


In 2004, Bean joined the Broadway production of '']'' as an understudy to ]. In January 2005, a day before Menzel's scheduled end of run as ], Menzel fell through a trap door during a Saturday matinee performance. Bean went on to perform thatshow.<ref name=NYTimes-Wicked-Menzel-Injury-2005>{{cite news|last1=McKinley|first1=Jesse|title=Ding Dong, a Witch Is Hurt, but She Takes Her Final Bow|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/10/theater/ding-dong-a-witch-is-hurt-but-she-takes-her-final-bow.html|work=]|date=10 January 2005}}</ref> On January 11, 2005, Bean took over the role of ] from ], where she performed opposite ] and ] until January 8, 2006.<ref name=Playbill-Wicked-Replacement-2004>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Shoshana Bean to Replace Idina Menzel in Wicked|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-to-replace-idina-menzel-in-wicked-jan-11-com-123067|work=]|date=12 December 2004}}</ref> In 2004, Bean joined the Broadway production of the musical '']'' as a replacement standby for Elphaba, which was played by ]. On January 8, 2005, a day before Menzel's scheduled end of her run as ], Menzel fell through a trap door and cracked a lower rib. Bean went on to perform that show.<ref name=NYTimes-Wicked-Menzel-Injury-2005>{{cite news|last1=McKinley|first1=Jesse|title=Ding Dong, a Witch Is Hurt, but She Takes Her Final Bow|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/10/theater/ding-dong-a-witch-is-hurt-but-she-takes-her-final-bow.html|work=]|date=10 January 2005}}</ref> On January 11, 2005, Bean took over as ] full-time, where she performed opposite ] and then ] as Glinda, until her last show on January 8, 2006.<ref name=Playbill-Wicked-Replacement-2004>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Shoshana Bean to Replace Idina Menzel in Wicked|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-to-replace-idina-menzel-in-wicked-jan-11-com-123067|work=]|date=12 December 2004}}</ref> On January 10, she was replaced by ] as Elphaba.


In 2006, Bean reprised the role of Elphaba in the first national tour of ''Wicked''.<ref name=Playbill-WickedTour-2006>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Wicked's Bean and Hilty to Reunite for Wicked Tour|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100319-Wickeds-Bean-and-Hilty-to-Reunite-for-Wicked-Tour|work=]|date=14 June 2006|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017192338/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100319-Wickeds-Bean-and-Hilty-to-Reunite-for-Wicked-Tour|archivedate=17 October 2012|df= }}</ref> In 2006, Bean reprised the role of Elphaba in the first national tour of ''Wicked''.<ref name=Playbill-WickedTour-2006>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Wicked's Bean and Hilty to Reunite for Wicked Tour|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100319-Wickeds-Bean-and-Hilty-to-Reunite-for-Wicked-Tour|work=]|date=14 June 2006|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017192338/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100319-Wickeds-Bean-and-Hilty-to-Reunite-for-Wicked-Tour|archivedate=17 October 2012}}</ref> Her limited engagement ended on December 31. In 2009, Bean joined the new production of '']'' in ] in the role of Peep Diva alongside ].<ref name=BroadwayWorld-Peepshow-2009>{{cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/article/Photo-Coverage-Shoshana-Bean-Joins-Jerry-Mitchells-Las-Vegas-PEEP-SHOW-20090626|title=Photo Flash: Shoshana Bean Joins Jerry Mitchell's Las Vegas PEEP SHOW|work=]|date=26 June 2009}}</ref> She replaced ] singer, ].<ref name=Playbill-Peepshow-2009>{{cite news|last1=Hetrick|first1=Adam|title=Shoshana Bean to Join Cast of Mitchell's Vegas Peepshow|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-to-join-cast-of-mitchells-vegas-peepshow-com-161751|work=]|date=2009|language=en}}</ref>


In 2011, Bean wrote and starred in the musical ''Dear John Mayer'', with music and lyrics by Bean and book by fellow CCM graduate Eydie Faye.<ref name=Playbill-DearJohnMayer-2011>{{cite news|last1=Hetrick|first1=Adam|title=Dear John Mayer, Scored by Shoshana Bean, to Play Los Angeles|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/dear-john-mayer-scored-by-shoshana-bean-to-play-los-angeles-com-180146|work=]|date=16 June 2011|language=en}}</ref><ref name=CincinnatiEnquirer-DearJohnMayer-2011>{{cite news|last1=Demaline|first1=Jackie|url=http://cincinnati.com/blogs/theaterbuzz/2011/06/24/ccm-grads-bean-and-faye-debut-new-musical/|title=CCM grads Bean and Faye debut new musical|work=]|date=24 June 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906033347/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/theaterbuzz/2011/06/24/ccm-grads-bean-and-faye-debut-new-musical/|archivedate=6 September 2011}}</ref>
In 2009, Bean joined the new production of '']'' in ] in the role of Peep Diva alongside ].<ref name=BroadwayWorld-Peepshow-2009>{{cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/article/Photo-Coverage-Shoshana-Bean-Joins-Jerry-Mitchells-Las-Vegas-PEEP-SHOW-20090626|title=Photo Flash: Shoshana Bean Joins Jerry Mitchell's Las Vegas PEEP SHOW|work=]|date=26 June 2009}}</ref>


In 2015, Bean portrayed the role of CeeCee Bloom in the musical adaptation of the book and movie '']'' at the ] in Chicago.<ref name=Playbill-Beaches-2015>{{cite news|last1=Gioia|first1=Michael|title=Broadway-Bound 'Beaches', Starring Shoshana Bean and Whitney Bashor, Opens Tonight|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-bound-beaches-starring-shoshana-bean-and-whitney-bashor-opens-tonight-com-352417|work=]|date=2 July 2015}}</ref> In June of 2016, Bean played ] in ]'s production of '']''.<ref name=Playbill-FunnyGirl-2017>{{cite news|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|title=Shoshana Bean and Mark Rylance Among IRNE Winners|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-and-mark-rylance-among-irne-winners|work=]|date=25 April 2017}}</ref> In 2018, Bean performed in the ] Encores! Off-Center production of '']''.<ref name=NYTimes-SongsNewWorld-Review-2018>{{cite news|last1=Collins-Hughes|first1=Laura|title=Review: Joyously Rediscovering 'Songs for a New World'|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/28/theater/songs-for-a-new-world-review.html|work=]|date=30 June 2018}}</ref>
In 2011, Bean wrote and starred in the musical ''Dear John Mayer'', with music and lyrics by Bean and book by fellow CCM graduate Eydie Faye.<ref name=CincinnatiEnquirer-DearJohnMayer-2011>{{cite news|last1=Demaline|first1=Jackie|url=http://cincinnati.com/blogs/theaterbuzz/2011/06/24/ccm-grads-bean-and-faye-debut-new-musical/|title=CCM grads Bean and Faye debut new musical|work=]|date=24 June 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906033347/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/theaterbuzz/2011/06/24/ccm-grads-bean-and-faye-debut-new-musical/|archivedate=6 September 2011}}</ref>


On March 18, 2019, Bean returned to Broadway in the role of Jenna in the production of '']'' for a limited engagement through May 2019.<ref name=BroadwayWorld-Waitress-2019>{{cite news|last1=BWW News Desk|title=Shoshana Bean Will Take Over the Role of Jenna in WAITRESS|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Shoshana-Bean-Will-Take-Over-the-Role-of-Jenna-in-WAITRESS-20190221|work=]|date=21 February 2019|language=en}}</ref> On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Bean's run was extended through July 21, 2019.<ref name=Playbill-Waitress-Extended-2019>{{cite news|last1=McPhee|first1=Ryan|title=Shoshana Bean Extends Run in Broadway's Waitress Into July|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-extends-run-in-broadways-waitress-into-july|work=]|date=May 13, 2019}}</ref>
In 2015, Bean portrayed the role of CeeCee Bloom in the musical adaptation of the book and movie ] at the ] in Chicago,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-bound-beaches-starring-shoshana-bean-and-whitney-bashor-opens-tonight-com-352417# |title=Broadway-Bound 'Beaches', Starring Shoshana Bean and Whitney Bashor, Opens Tonight |publisher=Playbill.com |date= 2 July 2015}}</ref> for which she was nominated for a ] for Best Lead Actress in a Musical.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jeffawards.org/userfiles/file/2015%20Equity%20Nominationsfinal2.pdf |title=Jeff Awards Equity nominations honor outstanding 2014-2015 productions |publisher=jeffawards.org |date=21 August 2015}}</ref> She won an ] in 2017 for her performance as ] in ]'s production of '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-and-mark-rylance-among-irne-winners |title=Shoshana Bean and Mark Rylance Among IRNE Winners |publisher=Playbill.com |date=25 April 2017}}</ref>


Starting in March 2022, she returned to Broadway in '']'' at the Nederlander Theatre starring ]. For her performance, she received nominations for the Distinguished Performer Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the 71st ],<ref>{{Cite web|title=71st Outer Critics Circle Awards|url=https://outercritics.org/2022/05/17/occ-2021-2022-award-winners/|access-date=2022-05-17|website=Outer Critics Circle Awards|language=en}}</ref> and the ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |title=2022 Tony Award Nominations: ''A Strange Loop'', ''MJ'', ''Paradise Square'' Lead the Pack |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/2022-tony-award-nominations-a-strange-loop-mj-paradise-square-lead-the-pack |website=Playbill |access-date=May 11, 2022 |date=May 11, 2022}}</ref> At the ] Bean was nominated for ] as a cast singer.
In 2018, Bean performed in the ] Encores! production of '']''.<ref name=NYTimes-SongsNewWorld-Review-2018>{{cite news|last1=Collins-Hughes|first1=Laura|title=Review: Joyously Rediscovering ‘Songs for a New World’|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/28/theater/songs-for-a-new-world-review.html|work=]|date=30 June 2018}}</ref>


Between October 2023 to January 2024 Bean starred as Jersey in ]' Off-Broadway ] ] at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Extends Upcoming World Premiere at The Public |url=https://playbill.com/article/alicia-keys-hells-kitchen-extends-upcoming-world-premiere-at-the-public |access-date=November 28, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> She was confirmed for the Broadway production at the ], which opened on April 20, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |date=February 26, 2024 |title=Alicia Keys Musical ''Hell's Kitchen'' Finds Full Broadway Cast |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/alicia-keys-musical-hells-kitchen-finds-full-broadway-cast |accessdate=February 26, 2024 |work=Playbill}}</ref> For her performance On and Off-Broadway, she received nominations from the ] (her second nomination), ], ], and ]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Higgins |first=Molly |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Wet Brain Leads 2024 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations; Read the Complete List |url=https://playbill.com/article/wet-brain-leads-2024-lucille-lortel-award-nominations-read-the-complete-list |access-date=April 10, 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
On March 18, 2019, Bean returned to Broadway in the role of Jenna in the production of '']'' for a limited engagement through July 21, 2019.<ref> Broadway World, Retrieved February 22, 2019</ref> On May 13, 2019 it was announced that she extended her run through July 21, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McPhee |first1=Ryan |title=Shoshana Bean Extends Run in Broadway's Waitress Into July |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-extends-run-in-broadways-waitress-into-july |publisher=Playbill.com |accessdate=May 13, 2019}}</ref>


=== Singer === === Singer ===
On December 2, 2008, Bean released her debut solo album, ''Superhero'', on her own label Shotime Records.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=31470 | title = Shoshana Bean's Solo Debut 'Superhero' to Be Released 12/2 | website = BroadwayWorld.com | date = August 22, 2008}}</ref> The debut single "Superhero" won an Independent Music Award for Best R&B Song.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://independentmusicparty.net/blog/2010/01/26/9th-ima-winners-announced/ |title=9th IMA Winners Announced – Independent Music Awards |format= |accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> On December 2, 2008, Bean released her debut solo album, ''Superhero'', on her own label Shotime Records.<ref name=Playbill-Superhero-2009 /><ref name=BroadwayWorld-Superhero-2008>{{cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Shoshana-Beans-Solo-Debut-Superhero-to-Be-Released-122-20080822|title=Shoshana Bean's Solo Debut 'Superhero' to Be Released 12/2|work=]|date=22 August 2008}}</ref> The record has been described as ].<ref name=HuffPost-Spectrum-2018 />


In February 2013, Bean's second album, ''O'Farrell Street'', was released. It was produced by ]. The record reached #3 on the iTunes R&B charts. In February 2013, Bean's second album, ''O'Farrell Street'', was released. It was produced by ] (], ], ]), and incorporates 1960s-era soul.<ref name=HuffPost-Spectrum-2018 /> The record reached No. 3 on the iTunes R&B charts.


In December 2014, ''Shadows to Light,'' Bean's third album, was released.<ref name=Playbill-ShadowsOfLight-2015>{{cite news|last1=Gioia|first1=Michael|title='I Feel Like There's More to Do,' Says Shoshana Bean On Leaving New York for the Freedom of Expression|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/i-feel-like-theres-more-to-do-says-shoshana-bean-on-leaving-new-york-for-the-freedom-of-expression-338704|work=]|date=2015|language=en}}</ref> The record was produced by Bean and Jake Schaefer. It reached #1 on the iTunes Blues charts. She performed her single "Runaway Train" on ].<ref name="Latifah">{{cite web|title=Shoshana Bean performs "Runaway Train" on The Queen Latifah Show|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvCQvyD-3Lk|website=YouTube.com|publisher=Shoshana Bean|accessdate=15 April 2016|date=7 February 2015}}</ref> In December 2014, Bean released an EP album of blues called ''Shadows to Light''.<ref name=Playbill-ShadowsOfLight-2015>{{cite news|last1=Gioia|first1=Michael|title='I Feel Like There's More to Do,' Says Shoshana Bean On Leaving New York for the Freedom of Expression|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/i-feel-like-theres-more-to-do-says-shoshana-bean-on-leaving-new-york-for-the-freedom-of-expression-338704|work=]|date=2015|language=en}}</ref> The record was produced by Bean and Jake Schaefer. It reached No. 1 on the iTunes Blues charts. She performed her single "Runaway Train" on '']''.<ref name=QueenLatifah-ShadowsToLight-2015>{{cite web|title=Shoshana Bean performs "Runaway Train" on The Queen Latifah Show|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvCQvyD-3Lk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/WvCQvyD-3Lk| archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|work=]|via=]|date=7 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Beginning in 2015, Bean has performed with ]'s ] (PMJ),<ref name=BroadwayWorld-PostmodernJukebox-2016>{{cite news|last1=Gonzalez|first1=Juan-Jose|title=BWW Interview: Shoshana Bean - on PMJukebox, Wicked, Hairspray and more!|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Interview-Shoshana-Bean-on-PMJukebox-Wicked-Hairspray-and-more-20160414|work=]|date=14 April 2016}}</ref> performing ]'s ] and ]' “],” among others. In the spring of 2016, she joined the PMJ European Tour.<ref name=BroadwayWorld-PMJTour-2015>{{cite news|last1=Quintos|first1=Michael Lawrence|title=BWW Reviews: Postmodern Jukebox Entertains in their O.C. Debut Concert|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Reviews-Postmodern-Jukebox-Entertains-in-their-OC-Debut-Concert-20150130|work=]|date=30 January 2015}}</ref>
In February 2018, Bean's fourth album, ''Spectrum''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Shoshana-Bean/dp/B078KR1SF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526705463&sr=8-1&keywords=shoshana+bean/ |title=Spectrum on Amazon.com |format= |accessdate=19 May 2018}}</ref>


In February 2018, Bean's third album, ''Spectrum'', was released. The songs are in the genre of ].<ref name=HuffPost-Spectrum-2018 /> The record release was accompanied by a tour, which included concerts at the ] in ], which featured an 18-piece orchestra, as well as a string of other dates including in London at ], Las Vegas and Dallas.<ref name=BUILD-Spectrum-2018 /> Bean has said that inspirations for the record were the music of ], ], and ].<ref name=BUILD-Spectrum-2018 />
Beginning in 2015, Bean has performed with ]'s ],<ref name="BBW PMJ 2016">{{cite web|author1=Juan-Jose Gonzalez|title=BWW Interview: Shoshana Bean - on PMJukebox, Wicked, Hairspray and more!|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Interview-Shoshana-Bean-on-PMJukebox-Wicked-Hairspray-and-more-20160414|accessdate=15 April 2016|website=Broadway World|date=14 April 2016}}</ref> performing ]'s ] and ]'s “],” among others. She joined the PMJ European Tour in the spring of 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Michael Lawrence Quintos|title=BWW Reviews: Postmodern Jukebox Entertains in their O.C. Debut Concer|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Reviews-Postmodern-Jukebox-Entertains-in-their-OC-Debut-Concert-20150130|accessdate=21 February 2016|website=Broadway World|date=30 January 2015|quote=As for Bean---good lawd, this gal can saaaang. Already one of the musical theater world's favorite "Elphabas" (from WICKED, of course), this flawless-sounding, remarkable soul diva feels right at home with PMJ's vintage sounds. Along with her slinky soul viral hit cover of Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way," (which she thankfully recreated for the concert), she also blessed the audience with outstanding, jaw-dropping covers of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off."}}</ref> She has recorded vocals for the film soundtracks to '']'', '']'', the ]' '']'', and the 2016 animated musical '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Various-Sing-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/release/9614097 |title="Sing" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=discogs.com |date=9 December 2016}}</ref> Her music has been featured on MTV's ''],'' '']'', '']'', '']'' and ]'s '']'', and she arranged the vocals for ]'s performance of "I Luh Ya Papi" on ].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Beaverton's Shoshana Bean returns for Neveh Shalom performance, talk |url=http://portlandtribune.com/bvt/15-news/283314-159815-beavertons-shoshana-bean-returns-for-neveh-shalom-performance-talk |work=Beaverton Valley Times |location= |date=30 November 2015 |access-date=1 November 2017 }}</ref> Bean has sold out concerts around the globe and has sung with artists such as ], ], ], ], and ], among others.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-shoshana-bean-commands-the-mike-at-april-jazz-concert |title=Broadway's Shoshana Bean Commands the Mike at April Jazz Concert |publisher=Playbill.com |date=29 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Jason-Robert-Brown-Shoshana-Bean-and-Ariana-Grande-Take-Hollywood-20160107 |title=Jason Robert Brown, Shoshana Bean, and Ariana Grande Take Hollywood! |publisher=broadwayworld.com |date=7 January 2016}}</ref>


In August and September 2019, Bean performed selected songs at a series of residency concerts at ].<ref name=Playbill-54Below-2019>{{cite news|last1=McPhee|first1=Ryan|title=Shoshana Bean Extends Feinstein's/54 Below Debut|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/shoshana-bean-extends-feinsteins-54-below-debut|work=]|date=27 August 2019|language=en}}</ref>
== Theatre ==

* 2001: '']'' – national tour
Bean's music has been featured on MTV's ''],'' '']'', '']'', '']'' and ]'s '']'', and she arranged the vocals for ]'s performance of her 2014 song "]" on '']''.<ref name=BeavertonValleyTimes-NevehShalom-2015->{{cite news|title=Beaverton's Shoshana Bean returns for Neveh Shalom performance, talk|url=http://portlandtribune.com/bvt/15-news/283314-159815-beavertons-shoshana-bean-returns-for-neveh-shalom-performance-talk|work=]|date=30 November 2015}}</ref>
* 2002: '']'' as Shelly, Denizen of Baltimore at the ], New York

* 2005-2006: '']'' as ] at the ], New York
Bean has appeared on film soundtracks to '']'', '']'', the ]' '']'', and the 2016 animated musical '']''.
* 2006: '']'' – "Emerald City" national tour

* 2018: ''Songs for a New World'' at ] Encores!
Bean has performed around the world in cabarets and concerts. She has sung with artists such as ], ],<ref name=NPR-AllThingsConsidered-Gratitude-2018>{{cite news|last1=Shapiro|first1=Ari|title=4 Musicians Pay Their Gratitude Forward On Thanksgiving|url=https://www.npr.org/2018/11/22/669583123/four-musicians-pay-their-gratitude-forward-on-thanksgiving|work=]|publisher=]|date=22 November 2018|language=en}}</ref> ], ], and ], ], among others.<ref name=BUILD-Spectrum-2018 /><ref name=Playbill-JazzConcert-2016>{{cite news|last1=Viagas|first1=Robert|title=Broadway's Shoshana Bean Commands the Mike at April Jazz Concert|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-shoshana-bean-commands-the-mike-at-april-jazz-concert|work=]|date=29 March 2017}}</ref><ref name=BroadwayWorld-JazzConcert-2016>{{cite news|last1=BWW News Desk|title=Jason Robert Brown, Shoshana Bean, and Ariana Grande Take Hollywood!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Jason-Robert-Brown-Shoshana-Bean-and-Ariana-Grande-Take-Hollywood-20160107|work=]|date=7 January 2016}}</ref>
* 2019: '']'' as Jenna at the ], New York

== Theatre credits ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year
!Production
!Role
!Venue
!Dates
!Notes
|-
|2000
|'']''
|Ensemble
|] at Saint Peter's Church, New York
|N/A
|
|-
|2001
|'']''
|Performer
|N/A
|Mar 13, 2001 - Jun 03, 2001
|National Tour
|-
|2002
|'']''
|Shelly/<br>Denizen of Baltimore/<br>Tracy Turnblad (Understudy)/<br>Velma Von Tussle (Understudy)/<br>Gym Teacher (Understudy - Replacement)/<br>Prudy Pingleton (Understudy - Replacement)/<br>Matron (Understudy - Replacement)
|], New York
|Opened Aug 15th, 2002
|
|-
|2004
|rowspan="2" | '']''
|] (Standby) <br>] (Replacement)
|], New York
|Sept 7, 2004 - Jan 8, 2006
|
|-
|2006
|] (Replacement)
| US National Tour
|Sep 6, 2006 - Dec 31, 2006
| "Emerald City" National Tour
|-
|2009
|'']''
|Peep Diva
|], ]
|N/A
|
|-
|2011
|''Dear John Mayer''
|N/A
|], Hollywood, California
|N/A
|also Music and Lyric credits
|-
|2015
|'']''
|CeeCee Bloom
|], Chicago
|Jun 24, 2015 - Aug 16 2015
|
|-
|2017
|'']''
|]
|], ]
|N/A
|
|-
|2018
|'']''
|Woman #2
|] Encores! Off-Center, New York
|Jun 27, 2018 - Jun 30 2018
|
|-
|2019
|'']''
|Jenna Hunterson
|], New York
|Mar 18, 2019 - Jul 21, 2019
|
|-
|2022
|'']''
|Susan Young
|], New York
|Mar 29, 2022 - Sep 4, 2022
| Nomination: ], ], and ]
|-
|2023
| rowspan="2" |'']''
| rowspan="2" |Jersey
|], New York
|Nov 9, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
|
|-
|2024
|], New York
| April 20 - December 1, 2024
| Nomination: ], ], ], and ].
|}


=== Benefits === === Benefits ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
* 2001: '']'' 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert for the ] at ] on September 24, 2001
|+
* 2004: '']'' benefit for the ] at ], New York on September 20, 2004
!Year
* 2008: ''The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken'' benefit for ] at ], New York on October 27, 2008
!Title
!Venue
!Dates
!Notes
|-
|2000
|First You Dream: A Tribute to Courage
|], New York
|June 12, 2000
|Benefit for ] and the ] in honor of ] and Bran Pace
|-
|2001
|'']'' 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert
|]
|Sep 24, 2001
|Benefit for ]
|-
|2004
|'']''
|], New York
|Sep 20, 2004
|Benefit for the ]
|-
|2008
|The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken<ref name="Playbill-YellowBrickRoadNotTaken-2008">{{cite news|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/diva-talk-special-the-yellow-brick-road-not-taken-com-154684|title=Diva Talk Special: The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken|last1=Gans|first1=Andrew|date=28 October 2008|work=]|language=en}}</ref>
|], New York
|Oct 27, 2008
|Benefit for ]
|}


== Discography == == Discography ==
===LPs=== ===LPs===
* 2008: ''Superhero'' * 2008: ''Superhero'' (Shotime Records)
* 2013: ''O' Farrell Street'' (Shotime Records) * 2013: ''O' Farrell Street'' (Shotime Records)
* 2018: ''Spectrum'' (self-released) * 2018: ''Spectrum'' (Shotime Records)


=== Singles and EPs === === EPs ===
* 2014: ''Shadows to Light'' - EP (Shotime Records)
* 2020: ''Selah'' - EP
* 2022: ''She Is Risen: Jesus Christ Superstar All-Female Cast'' - EP <ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |date=20 April 2022 |title=Final Release Set for All-Female Jesus Christ Superstar Album Starring Cynthia Erivo, Shoshana Bean, Ledisi, More |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/final-release-set-for-all-female-jesus-christ-superstar-album-starring-cynthia-erivo-shoshana-bean-ledisi-more |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Playbill}}</ref>

=== Singles ===
* 2011: "A Little Hope" (Billy-Boo)
* 2012: "]" (Shotime Records) * 2012: "]" (Shotime Records)
* 2012: "Runnin' Out Of Days" (Shotime Records) * 2012: "Runnin' Out Of Days" (Shotime Records)
* 2013: "Skywriter" * 2013: "Skywriter" (Shotime Records)
* 2014: ''Shadows to Light'' EP (Shotime Records) * 2014: "Runaway Train" (Shotime Records)
* 2015: "]" (Shotime Records) – cover of the ] song
* 2014: "Runaway Train"
* 2015: "]" (Shotime Records)
* 2015: "]” – cover of the ] song
* 2017: "One Way to Go" (Shotime Records) – written by Bean and Britten Newbill.<ref name=Playbill-JazzConcert-2016 />
* 2015: "]"
* 2017: "One Way to Go" – written by Bean and Britten Newbill


=== Soundtracks === === Soundtracks and cast recordings ===
* 2001: ''Godspell'' – Off-Broadway Revival Cast Recording * 2001: ''Godspell'' – Off-Broadway Revival Cast Recording (])
* 2002: '']'' – Original Broadway Cast Recording * 2002: '']'' – Original Broadway Cast Recording (])
* 2007: ''Hairspray'' – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack * 2007: '']'' – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (])
* 2008: ''Enchanted'' – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack * 2008: '']'' – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (])
* 2015: ''Are You Joking'', "Ain't Life Funny" – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack * 2015: ''Are You Joking?'', "Ain't Life Funny" – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Barb & Associates Records)
* 2018: '']'' - 2018 New York City Center Encores! Off-Center Cast Recording (])
* 2022: '']'' - Original Broadway Cast Recording (])
* 2024: '']'' - Original Broadway Cast Recording


=== Collaborations === === Selected other recordings ===
* 2003: "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel", ''Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure'' * 2003: "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" on ''Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure''
* 2005: "I Believe in Love" from '']'' for Actor's Fund Benefit Recording * 2005: "I Believe in Love" from '']'' for Actor's Fund Benefit Recording
* 2007: "Home", ''Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan'' * 2007: "Home" on ''Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan''
* 2008: "House of Love", ''37 Notebooks'' by Jeremy Schonfeld * 2008: "House of Love" on ''37 Notebooks'' by Jeremy Schonfeld
* 2008: "Could", ''Matt Cusson'' by Matt Cusson * 2008: "Could" on ''Matt Cusson'' by Matt Cusson
* 2009: "Tiny Urban Zoo", ''School House Rock: Earth'' * 2009: "Tiny Urban Zoo" on '']''
* 2011: "Sing Me a Happy Song", ''My Lifelong Love'' by ] * 2011: "Sing Me a Happy Song" on ''My Lifelong Love'' by ]
* 2012: "Stand Up", Anthem to benefit St. Jude * 2012: "Stand Up" on Anthem to benefit St. Jude
* 2013: "Monster", ''Alphabet Radio'' by The Edge Effect * 2013: "Monster" on ''Alphabet Radio'' by The Edge Effect
* 2014: "I'm in Pain", ''Anything Worth Holding On To'' by Scott Alan * 2014: "I'm in Pain" on ''Anything Worth Holding On To'' by Scott Alan
* 2015: "]", ''Selfies on Kodachrome'' by ] * 2015: "]" on ''Selfies on Kodachrome'' by ]
* 2015: "Poison" ''Emoji Antique'' by Postmodern Jukebox * 2015: "Poison" on ''Emoji Antique'' by Postmodern Jukebox
* 2016: "]", ''PMJ and Chill'' by Postmodern Jukebox * 2016: "]" on ''PMJ and Chill'' by Postmodern Jukebox
* 2016: "]", ''Swing the Vote'' by Postmodern Jukebox * 2016: "]" on ''Swing the Vote'' by Postmodern Jukebox
* 2017: "Goodbye to You", ''Only Human'' by ] * 2017: "]" by ] with ]
* 2017: "Flying Monkey Lament", '']'' by ] * 2017: "Goodbye to You" on ''Only Human'' by ]
* 2017: "Who Would Imagine a King", ''Christmas Sessions'' EP by Matt Bloyd * 2017: "Flying Monkey Lament" on '']'' by ]
* 2017: "]", ''Warm Up'' EP by ] * 2017: "Who Would Imagine a King" on ''Christmas Sessions'' EP by Matt Bloyd
* 2017: "]" on ''Warm Up'' EP by ]
* 2018: "]" from '']''
* 2018: "Crashed N' Burned" on '']'' by ]
* 2021: "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" on ''Giliw: A Troy Laureta OPM Collective Vol. 2'' by Troy Laureta<ref>{{cite web|title=WATCH: Broadway's Shoshana Bean sings 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/14/22/broadways-shoshana-bean-sings-kailangan-koy-ikaw|date=14 March 2022|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
* 2009: ''The Battery's Down'' (TV Series) as Dr. Mary Jane Essajay in 1 episode: "I Think I'm Gonna Like it Here"
* 2009: '']'' (TV Series) as Peep Diva in 1 episode: "Look Before You Peep"
* 2009: '']'' (TV Series short) vocals in 1 episode: "A Tiny Urban Zoo"
* 2017: '']'' (TV Series) as Shayna in 1 episode: "Part 30"
* 2020: '']'' as First Noble
* 2024: ] as Queen Maeve (voice)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Hear-Shoshana-Bean-Andrew-Rannells-and-James-Monroe-Iglehart-Sing-on-Amazons-THE-BOYS-20240615 |title=Video: Shoshana Bean, Andrew Rannells, and James Monroe Iglehart Sing on THE BOYS }}</ref>

== Awards and honors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Work
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|]
|2010
| "Superhero"
| Best R&B Song
| {{won}}
|<ref name=IndependentMusicAward-2010>{{cite web|title=9th IMA Winners Announced – Independent Music Awards|url=http://independentmusicparty.net/blog/2010/01/26/9th-ima-winners-announced/|date=26 January 2010|format=Press release}}</ref>
|-
|]
| 2015
|'']''
|Best Lead Actress in a Musical
|{{nom}}
|<ref name=JeffAward-Beaches-2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeffawards.org/userfiles/file/2015%20Equity%20Nominationsfinal2.pdf |title=Jeff Awards Equity nominations honor outstanding 2014-2015 productions |work=]|date=21 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
|]
| 2017
|'']''
|Best Actress
|{{won}}
|<ref name=Playbill-FunnyGirl-2017 />
|-
|]
|rowspan="3"|2022
|rowspan="3"|]
|]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=June 12, 2022 |title=2022 Tony Award Winners: A Strange Loop, The Lehman Trilogy, Company, Take Me Out Win Top Honors |url=https://playbill.com/article/2022-tony-award-winners |accessdate=June 13, 2022 |work=]}}</ref>
|-
|]
|Distinguished Performer Award
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Some Like It Hot'', Annaleigh Ashford, ''Leopoldstadt'', More Win 2023 Drama League Awards |url=https://playbill.com/article/some-like-it-hot-annaleigh-ashford-leopoldstadt-more-win-2023-drama-league-awards |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Playbill |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|]
|Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|]
|2023
|]
|]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shoshana Bean {{!}} Artist |url=https://grammy.com/artists/shoshana-bean/51588 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
|-
|]
|rowspan="6" |2024
|rowspan="6" |]
| Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Russo |first1=Gillian |title=2024 Lucille Lortel Award nominations announced |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/2024-lucille-lortel-award-nominations-announced |website=New York Theatre Guide |access-date=2024-04-05 |date=2024-04-04}}</ref>
|-
|]
| Distinguished Performance
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=2024 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List|url=https://playbill.com/article/2024-drama-league-awards-nominations-are-out-read-the-full-list |website=]|date=April 22, 2024 |access-date=April 22, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ]
| Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosky |first1=Nicole |title=2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2024-Drama-Desk-Awards-Nominations--The-Full-List-20240429|website=] |access-date=April 29, 2024 |date=April 29, 2024}}</ref>
|-
|]
|]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Huston |first=Caitlin |date=April 30, 2024 |title='Stereophonic,' Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen' Lead Tony Award Nominations |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/tony-awards-2024-nominations-nominees-list-1235886718/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|Broadway.com Audience Awards
| Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.broadway.com/buzz/204118/the-great-gatsby-the-notebook-and-back-to-the-future-lead-nominations-for-broadwaycom-audience-choice-awards/|title= The Great Gatsby, The Notebook and Back to the Future Lead Nominations for Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards|website= Broadway.com|date= May 6, 2024|access-date= May 20, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Favorite Diva Performance
| {{nom}}
|}


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* {{cite news|last1=Mohan|first1=Nina|title=Shoshana Bean Just Got Drunk And Explained The Plot Of 'Wicked'|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ninamohan/this-drunk-retelling-of-wicked-is-absolutely-hilarious|work=]|date=10 September 2015|language=en|format=Includes video}}
* {{cite news|last1=Bean|first1=Shoshana|last2=Kenney|first2=Kevan|title=Shoshana Bean On Her Album, "Spectrum," And Her Upcoming Apollo Theater Show|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7w4SYN1f5k|work=BUILD Series|via=]|date=24 July 2018|language=en|format=Video interview}}


==External links== ==External links==
{{Commons category|Shoshana&nbsp;Bean}} {{Commons category|Shoshana Bean}}
* {{Official website}} * {{Official website}}
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American actress and singer-songwriter (born 1977)
Shoshana Bean
Shoshana BeanBean in 2008
Born (1977-09-01) September 1, 1977 (age 47)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Cincinnati (BFA)
Occupation(s)Stage actress
Singer
Songwriter
Years active2000–present
Websiteshoshanabean.com

Shoshana E. Bean (born September 1, 1977) is a Tony-nominated American singer, songwriter, and stage actress. She has appeared in numerous musicals, performing in major Off-Broadway and Broadway theatres, including in the original production of Hairspray.

In 2017, she won the IRNE Award for Best Actress as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. In 2022, Bean received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Susan Young in Mr. Saturday Night. In 2024, she was nominated for the same award at the 77th Tony Awards for her performance in Hell's Kitchen.

Bean has released three albums and has appeared on many theater cast recordings. She won a AIM Independent Music Award for Best R&B Song with her single "Superhero". Along with the other cast members of Mr. Saturday Night, Bean was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for the musical's cast recording.

Early life and education

Bean was born in Olympia, Washington to Jeff Bean and Felice Moskowitz, a dance teacher. Bean is Jewish and an only child. When she was 9 years old, her parents divorced and she moved to the Portland, Oregon area.

In 1995, Bean graduated from Beaverton High School. In 1999, Bean received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).

Career

Theater

Shortly after moving to New York City in 2000, Bean was cast in the 2000 Off-Broadway revival of Godspell at the York Theatre at Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan.

In 2001, Bean performed in the national tour of Leader of the Pack.

In 2002, Bean made her Broadway debut as an original cast member in the role of Shelley, Denizen of Baltimore, which she originated, in the Tony Award-winning production of Hairspray. She was also an understudy for the roles of Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, and Prudy Pingleton.

In 2004, Bean joined the Broadway production of the musical Wicked as a replacement standby for Elphaba, which was played by Idina Menzel. On January 8, 2005, a day before Menzel's scheduled end of her run as Elphaba, Menzel fell through a trap door and cracked a lower rib. Bean went on to perform that show. On January 11, 2005, Bean took over as Elphaba full-time, where she performed opposite Jennifer Laura Thompson and then Megan Hilty as Glinda, until her last show on January 8, 2006. On January 10, she was replaced by Eden Espinosa as Elphaba.

In 2006, Bean reprised the role of Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked. Her limited engagement ended on December 31. In 2009, Bean joined the new production of Peepshow in Las Vegas in the role of Peep Diva alongside Holly Madison. She replaced Spice Girls singer, Mel B.

In 2011, Bean wrote and starred in the musical Dear John Mayer, with music and lyrics by Bean and book by fellow CCM graduate Eydie Faye.

In 2015, Bean portrayed the role of CeeCee Bloom in the musical adaptation of the book and movie Beaches at the Drury Lane Theater in Chicago. In June of 2016, Bean played Fanny Brice in North Shore Music Theatre's production of Funny Girl. In 2018, Bean performed in the New York City Center Encores! Off-Center production of Songs for a New World.

On March 18, 2019, Bean returned to Broadway in the role of Jenna in the production of Waitress for a limited engagement through May 2019. On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Bean's run was extended through July 21, 2019.

Starting in March 2022, she returned to Broadway in Mr. Saturday Night at the Nederlander Theatre starring Billy Crystal. For her performance, she received nominations for the Distinguished Performer Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the 71st Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the 75th Tony Awards. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards Bean was nominated for Best Musical Theater Album as a cast singer.

Between October 2023 to January 2024 Bean starred as Jersey in Alicia Keys' Off-Broadway jukebox musical Hell's Kitchen at The Public Theater. She was confirmed for the Broadway production at the Shubert Theatre, which opened on April 20, 2024. For her performance On and Off-Broadway, she received nominations from the Tony Awards (her second nomination), Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Lucille Lortel Awards.

Singer

On December 2, 2008, Bean released her debut solo album, Superhero, on her own label Shotime Records. The record has been described as pop rock.

In February 2013, Bean's second album, O'Farrell Street, was released. It was produced by Tim K (Madonna, Celine Dion, Brandy), and incorporates 1960s-era soul. The record reached No. 3 on the iTunes R&B charts.

In December 2014, Bean released an EP album of blues called Shadows to Light. The record was produced by Bean and Jake Schaefer. It reached No. 1 on the iTunes Blues charts. She performed her single "Runaway Train" on The Queen Latifah Show.

Beginning in 2015, Bean has performed with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ), performing Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Backstreet Boys' “I Want It That Way,” among others. In the spring of 2016, she joined the PMJ European Tour.

In February 2018, Bean's third album, Spectrum, was released. The songs are in the genre of rhythm and blues. The record release was accompanied by a tour, which included concerts at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, which featured an 18-piece orchestra, as well as a string of other dates including in London at Cadogan Hall, Las Vegas and Dallas. Bean has said that inspirations for the record were the music of Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, and Frank Sinatra.

In August and September 2019, Bean performed selected songs at a series of residency concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Bean's music has been featured on MTV's The Hills, Mercy, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, Bad Girls Club and Showtime's The Big C, and she arranged the vocals for Jennifer Lopez's performance of her 2014 song "I Luh Ya Papi" on American Idol.

Bean has appeared on film soundtracks to Hairspray, Enchanted, the Wayans Brothers' Dance Flick, and the 2016 animated musical Sing.

Bean has performed around the world in cabarets and concerts. She has sung with artists such as BeBe Winans, Brian McKnight, Ariana Grande, David Foster, and Jason Robert Brown, Michael Jackson, among others.

Theatre credits

Year Production Role Venue Dates Notes
2000 Godspell Ensemble York Theatre at Saint Peter's Church, New York N/A
2001 Leader of the Pack Performer N/A Mar 13, 2001 - Jun 03, 2001 National Tour
2002 Hairspray Shelly/
Denizen of Baltimore/
Tracy Turnblad (Understudy)/
Velma Von Tussle (Understudy)/
Gym Teacher (Understudy - Replacement)/
Prudy Pingleton (Understudy - Replacement)/
Matron (Understudy - Replacement) 		Neil Simon Theatre, New York Opened Aug 15th, 2002
2004 Wicked Elphaba (Standby)
Elphaba (Replacement) 		Gershwin Theatre, New York Sept 7, 2004 - Jan 8, 2006
2006 Elphaba (Replacement) US National Tour Sep 6, 2006 - Dec 31, 2006 "Emerald City" National Tour
2009 Peepshow Peep Diva Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Paradise, Nevada N/A
2011 Dear John Mayer N/A Open Fist Theatre, Hollywood, California N/A also Music and Lyric credits
2015 Beaches CeeCee Bloom Drury Lane Theater, Chicago Jun 24, 2015 - Aug 16 2015
2017 Funny Girl Fanny Brice North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, Massachusetts N/A
2018 Songs for a New World Woman #2 New York City Center Encores! Off-Center, New York Jun 27, 2018 - Jun 30 2018
2019 Waitress Jenna Hunterson Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York Mar 18, 2019 - Jul 21, 2019
2022 Mr. Saturday Night Susan Young Nederlander Theatre, New York Mar 29, 2022 - Sep 4, 2022 Nomination: Tony Award, Drama League Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award
2023 Hell's Kitchen Jersey The Public Theater, New York Nov 9, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
2024 Shubert Theatre, New York April 20 - December 1, 2024 Nomination: Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Drama League Award.

Benefits

Year Title Venue Dates Notes
2000 First You Dream: A Tribute to Courage New Amsterdam Theatre, New York June 12, 2000 Benefit for Actors' Fund of America and the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation in honor of Christopher Reeve and Bran Pace
2001 Dreamgirls 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert Ford Center for the Performing Arts Sep 24, 2001 Benefit for Actors' Fund of America
2004 Hair New Amsterdam Theatre, New York Sep 20, 2004 Benefit for the Actors' Fund of America
2008 The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken Gershwin Theatre, New York Oct 27, 2008 Benefit for New York Restoration Project

Discography

LPs

  • 2008: Superhero (Shotime Records)
  • 2013: O' Farrell Street (Shotime Records)
  • 2018: Spectrum (Shotime Records)

EPs

  • 2014: Shadows to Light - EP (Shotime Records)
  • 2020: Selah - EP
  • 2022: She Is Risen: Jesus Christ Superstar All-Female Cast - EP

Singles

  • 2011: "A Little Hope" (Billy-Boo)
  • 2012: "O Holy Night" (Shotime Records)
  • 2012: "Runnin' Out Of Days" (Shotime Records)
  • 2013: "Skywriter" (Shotime Records)
  • 2014: "Runaway Train" (Shotime Records)
  • 2015: "Jealous" (Shotime Records) – cover of the Labrinth song
  • 2015: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (Shotime Records)
  • 2017: "One Way to Go" (Shotime Records) – written by Bean and Britten Newbill.

Soundtracks and cast recordings

Selected other recordings

Filmography

Awards and honors

Award Year Work Category Result Ref.
AIM Independent Music Awards 2010 "Superhero" Best R&B Song Won
Jeff Award 2015 Beaches Best Lead Actress in a Musical Nominated
IRNE Award 2017 Funny Girl Best Actress Won
Tony Award 2022 Mr. Saturday Night Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominated
Drama League Awards Distinguished Performer Award Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominated
Grammy Awards 2023 Mr. Saturday Night Best Musical Theater Album Nominated
Lucille Lortel Awards 2024 Hell's Kitchen Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical Nominated
Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Nominated
Tony Awards Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Nominated
Broadway.com Audience Awards Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical Nominated
Favorite Diva Performance Nominated

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