Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:16pm
Shoshana Bean !!! Kerry Butler !!! Stephanie J Block !!!! I'm watching old performances of theirs and wondering why aren't they more successful . They have some of the best voices I've heard on broadway . Why can't they get lead roles !!
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:24pm
They've all had lead roles on Broadway.
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:29pm
It's not like Stephanie J. Block is a two time Tony nominee including this season or anything.
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:29pm
I know Shoshana has said that she doesn't necessarily feel the need to do theater unless the role is right, and that she prefers to peruse her recording career.
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:29pm
Block was just in Falsettos in a major role.
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:32pm
Mildred Plotka said: "Block was just in Falsettos in a major role.
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Oh really !!! I didn't know that ! Thanks for telling me I'm going to have to see if I can find any footage
Posted: 5/17/17 at 7:32pm
Laurapattifan said: "I know Shoshana has said that she doesn't necessarily feel the need to do theater unless the role is right, and that she prefers to peruse her recording career.
" she's been doing a lot of things with Todrick Hall lately but I'm dying to see her in a lead broadway role
Posted: 5/17/17 at 9:57pm
Kerry Butler was also just on Broadway in DISASTER (a total flop but still). Shoshana Bean was in BEACHES not long ago and was also recently in a regional production of FUNNY GIRL.
Seriously, did you even look into their recent credits before you made this post??
Posted: 5/17/17 at 10:02pm
BlackElleWoods said: "Mildred Plotka said: "Block was just in Falsettos in a major role.
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Oh really !!! I didn't know that ! Thanks for telling me I'm going to have to see if I can find any footage
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I hope you are joking.
Posted: 5/17/17 at 11:26pm
Didn't you notice Block was nominated for a Tony? Currently?
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:43pm
If i noticed I wouldn't have asked ... maybe you all don't know the meaning of "big stars"
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:45pm
I actually said not too long ago that Shoshana Bean ought to be back on Broadway: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1098110
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:47pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I actually said not too long ago that Shoshana Bean ought to be back on Broadway: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1098110
" she really should ! I love her voice !!!!!!!
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:52pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I actually said not too long ago that Shoshana Bean ought to be back on Broadway: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1098110
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It's a shame she's only known for Wicked . She should have far more notable credits . That's what I was getting at on this thread but I guess it went over most of the commenters heads
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:57pm
You want them on Broadway or to be big stars? They ate not interchangeable.
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:59pm
dramamama611 said: "You want them on Broadway or to be big stars? They ate not interchangeable.
" If u think u can't be a big star & be on broadway then there's really no point of us continuing this conversation
Updated On: 5/18/17 at 04:59 PM
Posted: 5/18/17 at 5:34pm
Big stars on Broadway: Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Glenn Close, David Hyde Pierce.
Bean, Block, and Butler are only big to us. Every season, we get a big star or two on Broadway. But the reality remains that today, in 2017, you don't become a big star by performing on Broadway. I wish more people were familiar with the talent of many performers on broadway, but for a variety of reasons, this is where they are. Bean is a prime example of someone who seems to love where they are and not care about being a big name star. She is passionate about the music she makes and that seems to be a big priority in her life.
Posted: 5/18/17 at 6:42pm
Elle - So define "big star "
