We’re “Changing our Major” to Beth Malone! In this latest episode of the QUEER SERIES, showbiz siblings, Kristen and Sarah Goodman, discuss Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s groundbreaking musical, FUN HOME, and chat with their new friend, Beth Malone, the Tony-nominated performer who originated the role of Alison Bechdel.
Beth Malone
Beth Malone was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award and Grammy for her game-changing role of "Alison" in Fun Home. Malone most recently starred as the titular character in the world premiere of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, directed by Kathleen Marshall at the MUNY.
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BIO
Beth Malone was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award and Grammy for her game-changing role of "Alison" in Fun Home. Malone most recently starred as the titular character in the world premiere of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, directed by Kathleen Marshall at the MUNY. She originated the role of "June Carter Cash" in Ring of Fire on Broadway, as well as the roles of "Betty Jean" in The Marvelous Wonderettes and "Alison" in Bingo off-Broadway. Other Off-Broadway and Regional include Fun Home (The Public Theater), Annie Get Your Gun (CMT) and Sister Act (Alliance Theatre). On film, Malone can be seen in Taylor Hackford's The Comedian, co-starring opposite Robert DeNiro and Edie Falco. Other film credits include Hick with Eddie Redmayne, Twist of Faith, The Interview, and the upcoming Brittany Runs A Marathon opposite Jillian Bell. Beth appeared as the recurring character of Claudia Monarch (a surrogate Rachel Maddow) on CBS' "Braindead." Other television credits include "Bull," "The Good Wife," "Reno 911," "Judging Amy," "Laying Low," "What's On?," "One Minute Soaps" and the Fox pilot "Second Nature." She is the author and star of the critically acclaimed one-woman show Beth Malone: So Far.
STAGE CREDITS
See how Beth Malone connects to other Broadway stars and creatives.
Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
See how many degrees separate Beth Malone from another Broadway star or creative.
Beth Malone
Connection
Movies
[ 2011 ] Sherri
[ 2016 ] Carol Bock
[ 2019 ] Tesla
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #6
[ 2021 ] Attorney
[ 2025 ] Bridget
[ 2025 ] Betty
TV Shows
[ 2024 ] Diane Harrison
Awards and Nominations
Beth Malone, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
winner
Beth Malone, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Beth Malone, Fun Home
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beth Malone has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Beth Malone has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home.
Beth Malone won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Podcasts
For my very first episode, I get all the tea from Beth Malone about Fun Home, what it's like to be a queer woman in the theater, and so much more!
& Juliet is Broadway's biggest show of the year! Tune in to hear all about opening night and how it went! Hear from the cast, creative teams, and your favorite celebrities such as Tony Award Nominees/Winners on the red carpet! Curtain up, on the opening night of & Juliet!
Ep236 - Beth Malone: Giving "Fun Home" A Not-So-Secret Second Act
From creating a one-woman show, "Beth Malone: So Far" to originating the role of "Fun Home's" Alison Bechdel, Tony and Grammy award nominee Beth Malone has set a name for herself on the Broadway stage.
Beth Malone (Broadway’s Fun Home) on Not Quitting
In this Artist Exploration, Beth and Charlie discuss: Closing down her school & Going on tour with a rock band. Journey back to finish Undergrad and Grad School. Commercial World. Her experience with Fun Home. How type has affected Beth.
TAB medley of LGBTQIA+ Broadway performers, who have had profound impacts on the community by using their talents and platforms. The episode features important stories and words of encouragement from Prom's Caitlin Kinnunen, HSMTMTS 's Joe Serafini, Prom's Josh Lamon, and Fun Home's Beth Malone.
Come to the Fun Podcast and Take A Bow with Tony Nominee, Beth Malone! In this week's episode listeners learn what it takes to get a show to Broadway. Beth shares her approximately 8 year experience in the process of Fun Home, her time in Angels in America, talks about her latest project: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and more!