Pardon me while I gush about Shoshana Bean (...and come join us this Sat!)

[Popular]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 2:46am

I just came back from watching Shoshana Bean at a great, intimate venue in Hollywood (google show at barre). She's there every Tuesday night and it's free (aside from the 2 drink minimum). I can't tell you how lifted my spirit is right now. She looks and sounds great! Her new songs are amazing and there is a peace and confidence about her that I haven't seen before. You can tell she is in a good place, joy is coming out of every pore of her body and it's infectious. Either that or she is faking it damn well! If you are in town and have a chance, go! =)

Updated On: 5/12/11 at 02:46 AM

[mallardo]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 2:51am

I caught her show a few weeks ago on Aretha Franklin night. Wow! I agree with everything you say.

[UKtheatrekid]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 10:49am

do you know if its a permanent gig? Im In Hollywood the end of August & would love to catch her!

[Popular]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 12:55pm

It seems as though its an ongoing event for now. I'd check with the Show At Barre website or facebook page as the time gets closer.

[massofmen]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 12:59pm

her voice is horrible. Just the most nasal whiny sound.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 1:15pm

^Man I wish I could be as horrible as Shoshana Bean...

[fingerlakessinger]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 1:18pm

Yea...if that is what whiny and nasal sounds like then I must have had my wires crossed

[emo_geek]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 1:20pm

I'm going to go next week!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 1:22pm

Also I don't think someone who is a hardcore fan of Amy Spanger should be talking about people being nasal and whiny...

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 1:42pm

And unlike Ms. Spanger, Ms. Bean always shows up to performances and DELIVERS THE GOODS! :)

[Popular]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 2:56pm

Oh she definitely delivered! Girl was on fire. FI-YERRRR.

[TheLadyoftheWood]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 3:11pm

Love, love, love her! She seriously needs to get more recognition than she has had over the past 6 years. She is so talented, I hope she finds a good production to show off that talent. I want her back on Broadway like yesterday!

[hyperbole_and_a_half]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 5:46pm

Love the Bean. Her turn opposite Megan Hilty in Wicked elevated that show past "tolerable" to "enjoyable" for me. Glad she's still performing, but what the hell? Hollywood?? Broadway needs you, Shoshana.

[best12bars]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 5:51pm

I think she sounds terrific, and I really like her performance here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Rg8vtqBMM

Updated On: 5/11/11 at 05:51 PM

[CONAries]

Posted: 5/11/11 at 6:02pm

I saw her concert in London last year, (and also saw her at a Scott Alan concert in London) and she is the only performer I have ever seen give such a talented, emotional, thought out concert performance. She instantly makes the audience feel relaxed and you cant help but enjoy the stunning vocals, even if you dont like the songs (most weren't to my taste)

If you are ever in a town where she is performing, GO! You wont regret it!

[provocation]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 1:30pm

Let me preface this by saying I adore this woman and her incredible voice cannot denied. That being said, I'm tired of her over-singing EVERYTHING. An extreme example would be the recently released single "A Little Hope" she and Scott Alan wrote to benefit Broadway in South Africa. I bought it because I always jump on the chance to have some more Shoshana on my iPod, but besides the one time I have listened to it, I haven't played it since. It was embarrassing. I sat through the entire song waiting for her to sing, but instead it was a throaty, garbled mess. There wasn't any singing happening, at all.

Am I the only one? Or are there others who feel this way?

[newintown]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 1:34pm

It's a really strong voice, but having seen several incarnations of her solo act, I find her sense of taste questionable, and agree with the statement about over-singing. She really needs to work with a good director and musical director if she wants to be more than just a 2nd-string-belter.

She's got at least 10 more years of Elphaba on the road in her, if she wants that, but I think her opportunity to create a top-tier career for herself has, unfortunately, passed by now.

[steven22]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 2:35pm

Guarantee if she wanted, she could be back playing Elphaba in any of the US productions...

[Performer]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 2:57pm

Shoshana is without a doubt one of the best performers I've ever seen. I LOVE her voice, her album Superhero, and her performance in WICKED. She is so incredibly talented.

[Popular]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 5:12pm

For those in L.A., Shoshana has graciously arranged for her fans and friends to meet her this Saturday in support of a fundraiser I organized. I want to make it clear that my motives in starting this thread were sincere and I had no idea she would be interested in spreading the word, let alone get involved to such an extent. And I assure you her motives are sincere as well. I doubt she even realizes this thread exists. It's sad I feel I must make that disclaimer but you know how this board gets sometime. Anyway, she said it was OK to make public her invite so click below and join us if you can! =)

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[best12bars]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 5:19pm

That's very cool, Popular. Wish I still lived in L.A. I'd join you!

[Popular]

Posted: 5/12/11 at 5:32pm

Would've loved for you to join! Below is a link to the song she sang that made me even think about telling her of the fundraiser. It's obvious the topic of not staying in abusive relationships is something that's close enough to her heart to have written a song about. I sent her a message via twitter the next day. I had no idea she'd respond, let alone make herself involved in such a way. I'm thrilled =)
Broken Even

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/13/11 at 12:44am

I was wondering what happened to her.

[Popular]

Posted: 5/14/11 at 12:44am

Well we know where she'll be tomorrow. Hope some of you can join us!