Susan Egan : An American Actress, Singer, and Dancer

Susan Egan

Susan Egan, born on February 18, 1970, is a versatile American actress, singer, and dancer with an impressive career in Broadway, voice acting, and television.

Early Life

Egan was born in Seal Beach, California, and began her artistic journey at a young age. She attended Los Alamitos High School and the Orange County High School of the Arts, where her passion for performing arts flourished. Later, she pursued her education at UCLA.

Career Highlights

Stage Career

Broadway Debut: Susan Egan’s career took off when she was cast as Kim in Tommy Tune’s touring production of “Bye Bye Birdie.”
“Beauty and the Beast”: Egan’s breakout role came as Belle in the original Broadway cast of “Beauty and the Beast” (1994). Her performance earned her nominations for the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award.
- She reprised her role as Belle in the Los Angeles production.
Other Leading Roles: Egan has starred in various Broadway productions, including “State Fair,” “Cabaret,” “Triumph of Love,” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”
Concerts and Symphonies: Known for her captivating live performances, Egan has headlined with over 60 symphonies and performed at prestigious venues like the Hollywood Bowl.

Television

“Nikki”: Egan is recognized for her co-starring role as Mary Campbell, Nikki Cox’s best friend, in the television series “Nikki.”

Voice Acting

“Hercules” (1997): Perhaps most famously, Egan provided the voice for Megara in Disney’s animated film “Hercules.” She reprised her role in the “Hercules” TV series, as well as in video games like “Kingdom Hearts II” and “Kingdom Hearts III.”
Hayao Miyazaki Films: Egan’s voice is featured in the English versions of two Hayao Miyazaki films, “Spirited Away” and “Porco Rosso.”
“Steven Universe”: She voiced Rose Quartz in the popular Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe,” among other characters.
“Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure”: Egan provided the singing voice for Angel in this Disney animated film.

Productions

Broadway Princess Party: Egan is involved in producing live stage productions through her company Broadway Princess Party, LLC.
Disney Concerts: She partners with Disney Concerts for various productions, including “Disney Princess – The Concert” and “Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Concert.”

Personal Life

Susan Egan is married to Robert Hartmann, and they have two daughters. They currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where Egan continues to contribute to the world of performing arts.

Susan Egan’s talent shines across Broadway stages, animated films, and television screens. Her versatility as an actress and singer has earned her a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide, whether through her enchanting performances as Belle or her memorable voice roles in beloved Disney animations.