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Susan Egan

Susan Egan is an American actress, singer, and dancer known for her Broadway work, voice acting, and concert performances.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Susan Egan is an American actress, singer, and dancer known for her Broadway work, voice acting, and concert performances. She originated the role of Belle in Disney’s Broadway musical *Beauty and the Beast* and is also known for voicing Megara in *Hercules* and Rose Quartz in *Steven Universe*.

Early life and education

Susan Egan was born in Seal Beach, California, on February 18, 1970. She attended Los Alamitos High School, the Orange County High School of the Arts, and UCLA.

Broadway career

Egan became widely known for originating Belle in *Beauty and the Beast* on Broadway, earning Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations for the role. Her stage career also includes leading roles in *Cabaret*, *Triumph of Love*, *State Fair*, and *Thoroughly Modern Millie*.

Voice acting and screen work

Egan’s voice roles include Megara in *Hercules*, Rose Quartz in *Steven Universe*, and English-language dubbing roles in *Porco Rosso* and *Spirited Away*. She also appeared in feature films such as *13 Going on 30*, *Man of the Century*, and *Gotta Kick It Up*, as well as television projects.

Concerts, recordings, and producing

Beyond theatre and screen acting, Egan has built a concert career, performing with more than 70 symphony orchestras worldwide according to her official biography. She has released multiple solo albums and has extensive recording credits. She now works full time as a producer of live events.

Personal life

Available sources identify her husband as Robert Hartmann and state that they have two daughters.

Key facts

  • Originated the role of Belle in the Broadway production of *Beauty and the Beast* and received Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations.
  • Broadway credits include *Cabaret*, *Triumph of Love*, *State Fair*, and *Thoroughly Modern Millie*.
  • Voiced Megara in *Hercules* and Rose Quartz in *Steven Universe*.
  • Has performed in concert with more than 70 symphony orchestras worldwide.
  • Has released multiple solo albums and works full time as a producer of live events.
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Canadian context

Susan Egan has performed internationally, but no Canada-specific career or biography detail is established in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Susan Egan best known for?
She is best known for originating Belle in the Broadway musical *Beauty and the Beast* and for voice roles including Megara in *Hercules*.
What is Susan Egan’s birth name?
Her birth name is Susan Farrell Egan.
What voice roles has Susan Egan played?
Her notable voice roles include Megara in *Hercules*, Rose Quartz in *Steven Universe*, and dubbed roles such as Lin in *Spirited Away*.
Has Susan Egan won a Tony Award?
No source here says she won a Tony Award; her official biography says she received Tony Award nominations for *Beauty and the Beast*.
Is Susan Egan still active in entertainment?
Yes. Her official biography describes her as active in live-event production, concerts, recording, and related entertainment work.

References

  1. Susan Egan Official — https://susaneganofficial.com/about
    Supports: Biography, Broadway roles, film credits, concerts, recording credits, production work, family notes, and recent Disney recognition.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Egan
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and major roles including Belle, Megara, and Rose Quartz.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm0250743/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, education, spouse, children, and acting credits.
  4. Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Susan+Egan/+wiki
    Supports: Birthplace, stage roles, film/voice roles, and solo album discography.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/susan_egan
    Supports: Career overview, Broadway roles, voice work, and selected film appearances.
  6. Disney Wiki (Fandom) — https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Susan_Egan
    Supports: Megara voice role and *Steven Universe* role mention.
  7. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/susan-egan.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Broadway credits, spouse, and children.