SHOSHANA BEAN, Olympia (Washington) 1977

Her Off Broadway debut was in the revival of GODSPELL.

Other theatre credits include the Tony Award-winning production of Broadway´s HAIRSPRAY, where she performed Shelley and understudying the roles of Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, and Prudy Pingleton, being a member of the original cast. In 2005 she became the 1st replacement for Idina Menzel in the Broadway production of WICKED, having a successful year-long run in the lead role. Bean reprised the role of Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked for a brief run in the fall of 2006. Since leaving WICKED, Bean has recorded background vocals for the film soundtracks to HAIRSPRAY and ENCHANTED.

Currently she is promoting and performing her debut album, ‘Superhero’.

- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: CATS

- You would like to make a duet with?  Singing which song? I’d like to write an original with Alicia Keys

- Webber o Sondheim? Sondheim

- London or New York? New York!

- Do you keep the programmes of the musicals you watch? No.

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was: (as a performer and/or as a spectator) Ah, there were so many!

- An unforgettable moment: (as a performer and/or as a spectator) Singing back up for Michael Jackson

- Do you have any superstitions before the opening night? Nope.

- A character of your opposite sex that you would like to perform: Coalhouse Walker in RAGTIME

- What do you like best/least about your work? Best, the great music I get to sing... Least, the sacrifices.

- What is your favorite musical movie? WEST SIDE STORY.

- The last CD/DVD related to Musicals that you have bought is: POLLY.

- What is your favorite line from a musical: “She’s a drunk a liar” from ANNIE.

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars: Agree.

- You feel proud of: My album.

- Of this moment you’re living as an actress, the most important thing to you is: Enjoying every moment and staying grateful.

- Other projects you are working on: Just promoting and performing the album.