Susan Egan

Susan Egan is an American actress and singer best known for originating iconic roles on Broadway and in animated film. She rose to prominence in the mid-1990s as the first actress to play Belle in Disney's Broadway musical «Beauty and the Beast», earning a Tony Award nomination for the role, and shortly after lent her voice to Megara in the animated film «Hercules», singing the now-classic «I Won't Say (I'm In Love)».

Her voice combines Broadway-trained belting power with warmth and comic timing, making her equally suited to romantic ballads and sardonic, character-driven numbers. Beyond Disney, she has performed extensively in musical theater, contributing to cast recordings and stage productions that showcase both her vocal range and dramatic versatility, from classic musical theater repertoire to contemporary songwriting.

Egan occupies a distinctive place at the intersection of Broadway and animated film music, a generation of listeners having first encountered her voice through Disney soundtracks before discovering her broader stage career. Her work remains a touchstone for musical theater fans and a frequently covered showcase for aspiring vocalists tackling «I Won't Say (I'm In Love)» and Belle's repertoire.