Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Malone (born January 2, 1969)[1] is an American actress and singer known for her work in Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theatre.

[2] She was born in Auburn, Nebraska, and raised in Castle Rock, Colorado, the daughter of Peggy and Bill Malone.

[13] She played the title role in The Unsinkable Molly Brown at The Denver Center Theatre Company in September and October 2014.

She has toured with the show in several locations, including Aspen, Colorado, at the Wheeler Opera House in 2011,[7] and in New York City in 2012 at the Davenport Theatre.

[17] Malone originated the role of (Big) Alison in the musical Fun Home, from workshops, to the 2013 Off-Broadway production at the Public Theater.

[2] Although Beth has found success on stage and on the screen, her role in Fun Home was one of the first times she was able to portray a character who identified as homosexual.

Transferring from London's National Theatre, the production was directed by Marianne Elliott and stars Andrew Garfield as Prior Walter and Nathan Lane as Roy Cohn.

[23] Malone uses the success of Fun Home to propel her advocacy because the show "helped [her] define [her] own beliefs and commit to them publicly."

"[25] This musical cabaret depicts Malone's life, yet she is careful to make sure that her performance avoids the coming-out cliche.

[24] Although there are several emotional and "heart-wrenching" moments in the show, Malone's presentation is inherently comedic, and she incorporates humor throughout her concert.