SUSAN'S SCRAPBOOK FOR 2005

Pacific Symphony Orchestra - December 9th & 10th

Susan joined in a holiday celebration concert with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra on the stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center, conducted by Richard Kaufman.  She sang with tenor extraordinaire, Doug LaBrecque.  The two were also joined by dancer/singers Joan Hess and Kirby Ward.  Gavin MacLeod (of Love Boat and Mary Tyler Moore Show fame) was the narrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, as well as guest conductor for a piece.  It was the PERFECT way to welcome the holiday season!

Susan is pictured backstage at OCPAC  with Gavin MacLeod and Joan Hess (right/top), and Doug LaBrecque, Joan, Conductor Richard Kaufman, Susan and Kirby Ward (right/bottom)

 

    

Birdland - December 5

Susan presented her solo concert at the famed jazz club BIRDLAND in Manhattan on December 5th.

Susan is pictured at right with hubby, Rob in the brand new dressing room at Birdland  -- this was right before the concert during which she forgot the words to Cabaret!

 

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Carnegie Hall w/Michael Feinstein

Susan appeared at Carnegie Hall in Standard Time with Michael Feinstein, Bob & Bing... Two for the Road on Wednesday, November 6.

    
This photo was taken backstage JUST after their finale at Carnegi Hall.  What a great night!

Pictured from Left: John Sheridan (Rebecca's accompanist), Rebecca Kilgore, Susan, Zina Goldrich, Michael Feinstein (in front), Marcy Heisler, Jim Caruso, Johnny Rodgers, Chris McGovern.

  

Divas of Broadway Concert - September

Susan joined fellow Broadway stars Jodi Benson and Jan Horvath in the Divas of Broadway concert.  Susan loved singing with these gals -- and how could she not!?  The Little Mermaid and Christine from Phantom?  They're fantastic.  And there's nothing quite so fun as three gals chatting non-stop for two days and getting paid for it.  This was Susan's first symphony concert with Divas (as opposed to tenors and baritones), and she loved it!! 

    
Disney Cruises!!! - August/September
Susan and Chris played both the Wonder and Magic over Labor Day week and saw Curacau (Netherlands Antilles), Key West, and Disney's Island, Castaway Cay.  They spent time with the incredible Art Linkletter, met some incredible Disney fans and cast members, started a wonderful friendship with their cruise director, Kara, and Susan even got to blow the big horn on the ship as they cast off from port!!  

 

Susan had too much time on her hands in between shows on the ship.

Susan joins Pain and Panic (from the Wonder's Hercules the MUSE-ical)

 

     And ... Belle.

 

And of course, Meg!!

     
Dearly Beloved... June 26, 2005 

Susan and Robert Hartmann married on Sunday, June 26th, 2005 at the beautiful Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, California.  It was a gorgeous oceanside wedding followed by a ROCKIN' great wedding reception!!!

Left: Susan's buddy Karen got this shot off just before the Montage staff informed her that photos in their lobby were strictly prohibited... oops!  :) Center This photo was taken by Karen just moments after they said "I do" as they shared their first glass of champagne as husband and wife and waited for the guests to clear the alter area for photos.  Right: Official wedding photo taken by professional photographer, Joe Latter, on the grounds of the Montage Resort.

     
Coffee House B&N Event - April 22
Susan appeared live at Barnes & Noble on Bway/66th in a free to the public event that included a CD signing, performance and Q&A.  Also with her was producer and great friend, Christopher McGovern.  A fun time was had by all!!
  
Starting the "tour" - April
Chris and Susan had a whirlwind weekend of concerts together in April, first at Clint Eastwood's Golf Club in Monterey, California, then at a gorgeous spa resort in Tuscon, Arizona.  This coming year, they won't always be staying in such glamorous hotels!
         
At home with Willa 
Here I am -- still with Willa-the-Wonder-Dog, who actually lives with my parent sand their dog, because I'm on the road so much and she's 14!!! She doesn't LOOK 14 does she?  Still a happy girl  You'll be happy to know that the dog park Willa attends is where the John Cusack/Diane Lane film MUST LOVE DOGS was shot.  And they didn't even give Willa a role!  She HAS her SAG card!
  
The Beauty of Broadway:  An Evening with Susan Egan & West Coast Singers (3/19)
Susan appeared with the West Coast Singers in a concert at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.  For more info on the West Coast Singers, visit www.westcoastsingers.org
      
Fun Vocals - March 18
  

Susan sang with (future niece) Jamie Hartmann and (former student) Alexa Wildish -- as the Andrews Sisters -- for a dear friend's USO-themed birthday bash!

  
Last Minute Benefit - March 9th 
My friend, and voice teacher, Eric Vetro called last minute and asked if I could fill in for Marissa Winoker at this star-studded benefit on March 9th.  When they told me who was doing wardrobe (a Vintage Dress Store in LA) I said SURE!  I got to join Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, Peter Gallagher, and more.  But who cares!! The CLOTHES!!
  
Palm Beach Cancer Benefit - March 7th 
On March 7th Susan was in Palm Beach, Florida for their annual cancer benefit -- a huge gala with famous acts (many of yester-year).  Here's a photo of three of the youngest in the show: Roslyn Kind (Barbra's little sis), Chris McGovern and Sus.
    
Southwest Florida Symphony - February
Here's Susan with longtime friend and fantastic Broadway tenor, Sal Viviano, and one of her favorite conductors, Carl Topilow.  They had a concert in February with the Southwest Florida Symphony, where Carl is resident conductor, and will hook up again at Carl's other orchestra, the Cleveland Pops, in April of 2006!
    
NUMB3RS
Susan shot an episode of the new CBS series "NUMB3RS".  Neal Patrick Harris and she played husband and wife whose daughter is kidnapped in exchange for a solution to a mathematical mystery that could be worth billions.  The episode aired Friday, February 18 on CBS at 10pm.

(Pictured on the set with Neil Patrick Harris and Emma Prescott)

    
Solo concert in Laguna Beach, CA - January 7
Susan presented her one woman show in the beautiful Artists' Theatre on the campus of Laguna Beach High School to benefit their Girls Basketball Team, who subsequently went on to win their first league championship in over 30 years!  Coincidence????
      

  

  

  

 
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