February 2012
4 posts
hamzaazmah asked: Which role did you enjoy playing more: Elphaba or Nessarose? (Must say I heard some audio of you sing Wicked Witch of The East and it seems you can pretty much sing ANYTHING!) Muchose love from the UK. Hamza x
hamzaazmah asked: As you may know, there are lots (and I mean LOTS) of audio/video of people who've recorded in a theatre. Personally, I would never do such thing. In fact, seeing these videos/hearing these audios makes me yearn to see that specific performer/show as I wouldn't have known about it! What is your view on such things? Do you listen to yourself now and then on Youtube? Does it help you better...
justwhenthingsgowell asked: Is this the REAL shoshana bean???
justwhenthingsgowell asked: I was just wondering which of your former WICKED costars you are still friends with today?
January 2012
8 posts
kerryingon asked: I ran into you at Jerusalem (I'm the girl who did Fiddler with Harvey) and wanted to ask you this but didn't since I felt intrusive already and it's been bugging me ever since! So, if you don't mind: How/why did you end up in LA? What made you go? Do you ever stop missing NYC? I know I need to go but I'm scared to leave this city, this part of the business & the...
ksenyagray asked: Hey I met you at the Barre Vermont, we had the Jewish connection. I just wanted to know (sounds cliche) what would be your advice to someone who wants to dive into the music scene but is a little bit scared? Thanks, you rocked the other night. XOXO Ksenya
thankyoufifteen asked: Hey:) This is more of a comment then a question, but I just wanted to say that I have been following your career since I saw you in Wicked in 2006 and I think you are absolutely fantastic. Superhero has been my anthem for a long time, and your CD is constantly playing on my computer. You are such an inspiration and I really hope to work with you some day, as I am going to school to become a stage...
singforfood asked: Two-parter, if you don't mind. 1) Is there any news on your second album? 2) Have you thought about publishing a songbook of your music?
countylee asked: what would be the number one thing you would do, if you knew you could not fail?
sufointhehizzouse asked: Hi Shoshana! :) Which was harder: Going on as Tracy Turnblad for the first time, or going on as Elphaba after Idina was injured?
pezberrylove asked: Who do you consider your best friend? That isn't a family member...
christinaelle asked: Is there a reason you wear gloves all the time? :) Same for wigs...why don't you go au naturale? lol
December 2011
1 post
October 2011
1 post
Nothing to say…just listen.
August 2011
1 post
4 tags
The Station: DJM →
Thank God she didn’t tell you guys how I yell and throw things at her
when she F’s up…
reillyjennings:
For the past month I’ve been fortunate enough to work on @ShoshanaBean’s new musical @dearjohnmayer, as the dresser. What’s a dresser, you ask? In real life they usually have someone much more competent than I, you know.. someone who can actually sew costumes and fix...
June 2011
2 posts
A new treat!!!!
Although our residency has come to an end, for now, I want you to know that I love and appreciate you and will always be here!!! Click the link below for your treat!!!
http://bit.ly/iV3nHz
xoxo
Sho
May 2011
5 posts
Do you want to?
For the Young Who Want To by Marge Piercy
Talent is what they say you have after the novel is published and favorably reviewed. Beforehand what you have is a tedious delusion, a hobby like knitting.
Work is what you have done after the play is produced and the audience claps. Before that friends keep asking when you are planning to go out and get a job.
Genius is what they know you had after...
Mr. Fix It
A conversation today between my dear friend Eydie and her 5 year old daughter Violet:
Eydie Cohen Mankowski
Violet: Mommy, who is mr. fix it? Me: umm, someone who can fix all your problems. Violet: Does Aunt Sho have problems? Me: Violet, all grown ups have problems… Violet: What kind of problems do you have mommy? Me: Who wants ice cream?…
countylee asked: say you get to step on stage
in front of the entire world
and get to sing one song that you either believe would make the world better for hearing, or a song that best fits your life..
what would the song(s) be?
in front of the entire world
and get to sing one song that you either believe would make the world better for hearing, or a song that best fits your life..
what would the song(s) be?
wrestlingwithhumanity asked: I now know why America cannot support equality amongst all peoples: when America rejoices in the death of a human being, America is casting off humanity for victory and triumph and superiority and revenge. I guess this is why we cannot preach true equality--America killed another human in order to "preach" justice. So can justice be found in the slaughter of another human being?
An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
”I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 2011
3 posts
wheelsofadream asked: I remember years ago Scott Alan said he did a collab with you for a song called "dance on the moon". Did anything ever come of that? Would have loved to hear those lyrics.
My favorite review EVER!
“Her music is awesome! It’s raw, gritty, beautiful and soulful all at the same time. Imagine if back in the 60’s Motown and Stax Records adopted a little white Jewish girl, raised her on cornbread, collard greens, sweet tea and peach cobbler and then had the nerve to teach her how to sing!!!! And that’s Shoshana!!!”
-Christopher Erskine
March 2011
15 posts
reillyjennings asked: If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
countylee asked: how do you define success?
in your words than, are you do you feel you are successful?
in your words than, are you do you feel you are successful?
reillyjennings asked: The thing that scares you most in this world?
etakashige asked: I hit a wall today. Not literally, but I wanted too. Instead I cried. What do you do when you try and you try for something you want so badly it hurts and you just can't get there. Instead you hit wall. After wall. After wall. And then the tears come. What do I say to myself? You'll get it eventually? It's just beyond this latest wall? How do I push myself when I'm...
kohmcradu asked: If you could have a dinner party with any 10 people (dead or alive), who would they be and why?
sprintisadisaster asked: What's your favorite thing about mimi?
anythingilldo asked: Do you use music as a form of escapism?
therewillbelightsf asked: You really are such a role model to me. When I got to meet you back at Dyan's Candy Bar I freaked out and still haven't fully comprehended it. Anyway, I just went through a sort of break up with my boyfriend of a year and three months. Besides your music, what would you recommend for some feel good songs?
A call to arms. . .
I spent the weekend with my Dad and my step-mom, which means two things happened: 1) I ate way too much and 2) I watched way too much CNN. Both had me leaving the weekend feeling…very full.
If you know me at all you know I am very adamant about NOT watching the news for many reasons that I will spare you now. But given the state of the world in the past week or so, it hasn’t felt...
flapjacksblog4 asked: I like candy, do you like candy?
GO BEARCATS! →
The slotted spoon. . .
Cuz I’m a theater dork, randomly some INTO THE WOODS lyrics were running through my head as I was ironing today. I stopped on this one…
“The slotted spoon can catch the potato.”
I’ve been hearing it and singing it for years…never stopped to think about what it actually means. Here goes my theory.
The types of things that seemingly slip through our...
likeaprimaballerina-deactivated asked: Are you doing any shows in LA between the 28th of March and the 3rd of April?
or in NYC from the 4th of April - 11th of April?
I sure hope so. I'm coming from Australia and would love to see you again!
or in NYC from the 4th of April - 11th of April?
I sure hope so. I'm coming from Australia and would love to see you again!
February 2011
27 posts
heyyemily asked: Hey Shoshana.
I just wanted to tell you how much your music has inspired me.. and thank you.
I wouldn't have been able to get through some situations if not for your music.
You are amazing.
p.s Come to Florida :D
I just wanted to tell you how much your music has inspired me.. and thank you.
I wouldn't have been able to get through some situations if not for your music.
You are amazing.
p.s Come to Florida :D
growupandbefamous asked: Here's a brain buster for ya. How much of our lives do you think we choose and how much is just 'who we are'? ps i miss you and come back EAST :)xo
alittlebitofelphieandglinda asked: Hi! I'm from the Philippines and watched YouTube vids of you. :) Love you!
I wanna ask that if ever they ask you to reprise your role as Elphie in another country, will you? Or like for an international touring Wicked company? :)
Thank you!
I wanna ask that if ever they ask you to reprise your role as Elphie in another country, will you? Or like for an international touring Wicked company? :)
Thank you!
reillyjennings asked: Favorite place to shop for your fav cheap jewelry? (Or shop at all for that matter.. I continuously fall in love with your style @ each concert ;) )
sofieheartmusic-deactivated2010 asked: 1. You are the most beautiful amazingly talented person in the world!
2. What is you favorite song to listen to?
3. What is your favorite song to sing? (Not including your own)
2. What is you favorite song to listen to?
3. What is your favorite song to sing? (Not including your own)
neogeneric-deactivated20111011 asked: I've always wondered what kind of music you listen to. Do you have any artists/songs you would like to recommend?
m2thej2them-deactivated20120116 asked: When are you making your next trek back to NY for a concert? I'm A LOT closer now... so I may be able to make it to some!!! :)
shutupimyourperson asked: When did you first discover your amazing singing talent? & can you play any musical instruments?
isaacjanthony asked: Come to Orlando! We love you with the jubilance of 1,000 "Can't Nobody"'s!!!
nomediga asked: Let's revisit Godspell in 2000, please.
Bless the Lord..that note at the end..
WHAT IS THAT?!?!
No but really.
I commonly refer to it as the Q#, because it's not human & I whole-heartedly believe that the day I hit it, I will spontaneously combust. [and die happy]
All I can say is YAS.
<3
Bless the Lord..that note at the end..
WHAT IS THAT?!?!
No but really.
I commonly refer to it as the Q#, because it's not human & I whole-heartedly believe that the day I hit it, I will spontaneously combust. [and die happy]
All I can say is YAS.
<3