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 !!
They've all had lead roles on Broadway.
It's not like Stephanie J. Block is a two time Tony nominee including this season or anything.
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.
Block was just in Falsettos in a major role.
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
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
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??
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.
Didn't you notice Block was nominated for a Tony? Currently?
If i noticed I wouldn't have asked ... maybe you all don't know the meaning of "big stars"
I actually said not too long ago that Shoshana Bean ought to be back on Broadway: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1098110
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 !!!!!!!
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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
You want them on Broadway or to be big stars? They ate not interchangeable.
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
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.
Elle - So define "big star "
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