Shoshana Elise Bean Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Shoshana Bean was born on September 1, 1977 in Olympia, Washington, USA as Shoshana Elise Bean.
Full Name
Shoshana Elise Bean
Net Worth
$18 Million
Date Of Birth
September 1, 1977
Place Of Birth
Olympia, Washington, USA
Occupation
Stage actress, singer, songwriter
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress, Miscellaneous Crew
Nicknames
Shoshana Bean, Bean, Shoshana
Star Sign
Virgo
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Fact
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She was nominated for a 2015 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Best Actress in a Principal Role in a Musical for "Beaches A New Musical" at the Drury Lane Productions in Chicago, Illinois.
2
Playing Elphaba in the Broadway musical "Wicked." She began in January of 2005 and is scheduled to leave on January 8th, 2006. [September 2005]
3
Left the Broadway production of "Wicked" on January 8th. Actress Eden Espinosa has taken over the role of "Elphaba." [January 2006]
4
Currently in California working on her debut album. [February 2006]
5
Currently working on her solo debut album, which is being released on Brian McKnight's Pure Records. [September 2005]
6
Will be reprising her role as Elphaba on the Wicked tour for three stops: Portland (September 6-17), Seattle (September 20-October 1), and Toronto (October 6-November 26), along with her former co-star Megan Hilty, who played Glinda along with Shoshana on Broadway. [July 2006]
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Shoshana means "Rose" in Hebrew.
8
Her boyfriend, Tyler, was killed in a car accident on May 1, 2006.
9
Due to an injury the day before, Shoshana had to go on as Elphaba for Idina Menzel on Idina's last show on January 9, 2005.
10
While she attended CCM, Shoshana was good friends and roommates with Kristy Cates. Cates understudied Idina Menzel in "Wicked" while Shoshana served as a standby. Later on, Cates understudied Bean for two months. Kristy is currently playing "Elphaba" in the Chicago production of "Wicked."
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While she was still an ensemble member in "Hairspray," Shirley MacLaine personally sought her backstage after a performance to tell her, "You are a shining light on the stage. You are going to be a star."
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Graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Are You Joking?
2014
performer: "Ain't Life Funny" / writer: "Ain't Life Funny"
Dance Flick
2009
performer: "Mama Died in a Car Crash"
Schoolhouse Rock!
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Girls Next Door
2009
TV Series
Peep Diva
The Battery's Down
2009
TV Series
Dr. Mary Jane Essajay
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
TV Special documentary additional vocals performer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Queen Latifah Show
2015
TV Series
Herself
Broadway Live
2013
TV Series
Herself - Guest
LA Pride Parade
2013
TV Special
Herself - Performer
Cold Turkey
2013
Video short
Herself
Marie
2013
TV Series documentary
The Brian McKnight Show
2010
TV Series
Herself
The 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
2005
TV Special
Herself
Made
2005
TV Series
Herself
The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
2005
TV Movie
Herself
Martha
2005
TV Series
Herself
The 59th Annual Tony Awards
2005
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
Today
2005
TV Series
Herself - Performer
The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Herself- Performer
The 57th Annual Tony Awards
2003
TV Special
Herself - Performer
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2002
TV Special
Herself
Known for movies
The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) as Herself - Audience Member
The 57th Annual Tony Awards (2003) as Herself - Performer
