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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Jersey
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jersey
Mr. Saturday Night Mr. Saturday Night
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Susan Young
Songs for a New World Songs for a New World
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2018
Performer
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Judas Iscariot
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jenna [Replacement]
Beaches Beaches
[Chicago (Regional)]
Drury Lane Production, 2015
Cee Cee
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles
Performer
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]
Elphaba (Standby) [Replacement]
Hairspray Hairspray
[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)
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble
Godspell
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2000
Performer
Performer

Movies

Bill & Ted Face the Music
[ 2020 ] First Noble
The Father Who Stayed
[ 2024 ]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Shoshana Bean, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Shoshana Bean, Hell’s Kitchen

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Shoshana Bean, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role 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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Camp Broadway Ensemble Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Photo
Camp Broadway Ensemble Will Perform at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced that the Camp Broadway Ensemble will perform with The New York Pops at their 42nd Birthday Gala in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. We have all of the details here!
Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore and More Join New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carne Photo
Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore and More Join New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore, and Storm Large, will now join The New York Pops Birthday Gala! Learn more about who is performing and see how to attend!
Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month Photo
Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue its star-studded renaissance with a farewell event you won’t want to miss: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle takes the stage for three performances only in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage.
Playlist: The Best of Jason Robert Brown Photo
Playlist: The Best of Jason Robert Brown
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 5, 2025

The Last Five Years will officially open on Broadway for the first time since the beloved musical premiered  in 2001. The man behind the music is none other than Jason Robert Brown. We are celebrating with a playlist of 50 of our favorite Jason Robert Brown songs.
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini Photo
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2025

Watch a video of Tony nominee Shoshana Bean join Pink Martini for a performance of “Don’t Rain on My Parade” as part of the ensemble’s 30th anniversary celebration concert at Carnegie Hall in November 2024.
Broadway Alum Ryan Shaw Releases New Track 'Rising Up' Photo
Broadway Alum Ryan Shaw Releases New Track 'Rising Up'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

Broadway alum and R&B vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw has just released a brand new track, the inspirational “Rising Up,” featuring the Average White Band. Listen to it here!
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album Photo
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits.
Photos: Jason Robert Brown, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Sign Albums at Drama Book Shop Photo
Photos: Jason Robert Brown, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Sign Albums at Drama Book Shop
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

On Friday, Concord Theatricals Recordings celebrated the vinyl release of Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert. Check out photos from the special day here.
Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birt Photo
Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, LeAnn Rimes, and The War and Treaty will now join The New York Pops Gala honoring Diane Warren. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Watch a video of Shoshana Bean performing 'You Can't Fix Her' in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter. The musical features music by Adam Schlesinger, lyrics by Silverman and Schlesinger, and additional music and lyrics David Yazbek.
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup Photo
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Additional stars have joined the lineup of this year's Broadway Backwards, including Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee and more. See the stars taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025
by - Feb 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season. 
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER Photo
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Photos: THE FATHER WHO STAYED Opens at AMT Theater Photo
Photos: THE FATHER WHO STAYED Opens at AMT Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 23, 2025

The Father Who Stayed, an award-winning, music-driven feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting singer-songwriter and acclaimed filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, made a major splash at its SOLD OUT NY premiere on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the AMT Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St.
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and More to Join The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala Photo
Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and More to Join The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Notable guest artists including Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and more will join The New York Pops' 42nd Birthday Gala, Words and Music: Diane Warren. Learn who else is staring and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025
by - Feb 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage Photo
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025

Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
Arena Stage to Present Free Special Events for Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER Photo
Arena Stage to Present Free Special Events for Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Performances will run through March 16. See free events associated with The Bedwetter here! 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night.

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