Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings "Someone Else's Story" from Chess. Wow!
#1Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings "Someone Else's Story" from Chess. Wow!
Posted: 8/16/15 at 10:43am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Tw73OL46g
From a 1990 LA production of the musical. It's a shame she hasn't done more Broadway, I always thought she had the potential to be a star (outside of her "The Little Mermaid" fame).
#2Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 11:01am
Looks like all her big numbers are up- her "Nobody's Side" is even better than this. She skips the "big scream" during the instrumental breakdown, but other than that it's maybe my favorite rendition.
#3Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 12:15pm
Hadn't seen her "Nobody's Side" but you're right. Probably my favorite version.
#4Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 12:31pm
Sadly pretty much all her stage ventures were failures.
She is a great talent though. The CHESS videos are wonderful! Those shoulder pads though.
#5Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 12:45pm
Uhh, well she did star in a Best Musical winner on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony...
#6Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 12:50pm
I was one of the coordinators for the talent and celebs for an HIV AIDS benefit in Baltimore in 92 or 93 and Jodi Benson came and sang. She was a delight; super nice, signing cds, sounded great. I wish she she had done more east coast too.
#7Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 1:49pm
She's spoken about not wanting to pursue a major career. She home schooled her kids, and does a lot of voice work from the studio in her home. She also does occasional concerts with orchestras that I'm sure pay well and don't require a huge commitment. I think she's content, based on her public statements.
#8Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/16/15 at 1:59pm
These audio recordings were on Youtube for a long time and then were mysteriously taken down, I'm glad they're back! Jodi Benson as Florence Vassy is a perfect match.
#9Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings "Someone Else's Story" from Chess. Wow!
Posted: 8/17/15 at 9:12am
Yep. Saw an old interview with her on YouTube last night in which she stated she decided she wouldn't do any Broadway while her kids are growing up as she doesn't want to "miss" any big moments. They're both teenagers now, though, so maybe she'd be a bit more willing. I doubt it, but I can dream lol
#10Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/17/15 at 3:14pm
I'd love to see her as Helen in Fun Home. Anyone else?
#11Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/17/15 at 3:18pm
That'd be interesting, besides the fact the role would then have been played by two Disney princesses. ![]()
#12Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/17/15 at 6:00pm
She'd be a great Helen. I'm sure her "Days and Days" would be gorgeous.
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#13Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/17/15 at 11:04pm
YASSSSS!!!!!!! She sings the sh!!t out of this song!!!!!!
#14Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) sings
Posted: 8/18/15 at 5:45am
"She'd be a great Helen. I'm sure her "Days and Days" would be gorgeous.
Given her extremely Christian worldview (this is a woman who believes she became Ariel because it was gods plan for her), I wonder how she'd feel about the subject matter
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