Broadway Bucket List: Shoshana Bean Sings Dream Roles from Bridges, Into the Woods & Funny Girl

Watch Shoshana Bean perform numbers from 'The Bridges of Madison County', 'Into the Woods' & 'Funny Girl' in this new Broadway Bucket List video.
See her live on Broadway in Waitress the Musical before July 21!
Thanks to The Green Room 42 for hosting us!

[@elijahbryant7665]

i want shoshana to ORIGINATE a lead role on bway

[@lions2015]

TEA

[@quinnaddison420]

She will. I fully believe it after what she did with Jenna.

[@mollym9272]

I feel like SOMEONE should make Miss Congeniality into a musical and she would be a KILLER Grace Hart/ Gracie Lou Freebush

[@dylanhafner7608]

@@mollym9272 OMG THIS IS BRILLIANT

[@MightySapphire]

@@mollym9272 Gonna need you to write this musical. YESTERDAY.

[@kerenwilliams7775]

Can we take a minute to appreciate the pianist?

[@idareyou2move24]

As an accompanist myself, it’s SO important to say that nothing can be more magical OR detrimental than your piano player. Say thank you and bring us coffee. Special shout out to this musician.

[@joelweisberg]

I was just thinking the same thing. As a pianist myself I tell you this guy is top top flight!

[@maureenprime]

god that Into the Woods number was a MASTER CLASS in acting a song. she's so iconic

[@adambrooksphd8594]

I would love to see her do the witch in a production of Into The Woods. How devastating would her "stay with me' be????

[@shelbydeep1554]

Adam Brooks Phd YEAH

[@LDS32989]

Someone give her a damn Tony already

[@RafaelBernardooficial]

pleeeease

[@sarahlminordesignllc8458]

I'm shocked she doesn't have one! Crazy!!

[@carr0760]

@@sarahlminordesignllc8458 she has never originated a role, so she has never been eligible!

[@michellecapobianco4840]

she really just FED US TODAY.

[@apricityvideosx]

Shoshana is truly one of the best performers of our generation. She's so versatile as both an actress and a singer to the point where I could see her smashing every role she plays. I hope we get to see her as Fanny on Broadway one day; she doesn't copy Streisand's version of Fanny but makes Fanny her own, which most people can't really do. She IS Fanny when she performs as Fanny, yet she makes the role fresh. I would also love to see her as The Witch in Into The Woods, I'm sure she'd sing an incredible Last Midnight.

[@agusheredia2672]

YAAAS, AGREEEE

[@richardmayora1289]

She is too old to play Fanny. A shame. Her Don't Rain on My Parade is so thrilling.

[@samkearney-edwardes757]

She really is a masterclass in acting through song.

[@joshualandon6863]

Sam Kearney-Edwardes omg disagree whole heartedly. No one can out sing the lady but she is doing so muchhhh acting wise all the time and not in a good way. Like it all really always needs to be pulled back 50%.

[@stellamoster4068]

Joshua Landon nah acting through song is what makes it such a performance. i don’t really think it’s over the top at all, and in the moments where it is, the acting feels very coherent with the part of the song. just my opinion; you’re entitled to yours of course.

[@OliverHeikkinen]

@@stellamoster4068 plus it's stage acting. So it's perfect

[@bnorem09]

Joshua Landon stage acting versus cabaret acting. This woman is a force of nature.

[@shariwatson5739]

Sam Kearney-Edwardes 100% true what a queen. We’re so lucky to witness it!

[@ashliecamarena9791]

that one dislike is rachel berry herself because she has been out fanny-ed

[@willwalker24601]

Now there's two. The other one must be Barbra Streisand😂

[@rebekahstephens9901]

Two fave Funny Girl’s are Sho and SJB. They bust it out and you can’t help but listen like 😍😭🤯.

[@leannecoletterooney]

omggg her “and a prince for whateverrrNEVER” is LIFE

[@ABAvery6]

Leanne Rooney Isn’t it though?!

[@jenchia652]

Leanne Rooney yes!

[@adamrux]

I've been a shoshana fan for over a decade, but I never knew she could be a legit soprano until today.

[@Kiki45778]

I keep coming back for “Always Better”-even being unfamiliar with the show. She is a treasure

[@akrialet]

You can hear how much of an influence Barbra was as Shoshana was developing her vocal style, and not just in her rendition of Funny Girl. Shoshana is so talented!

[@nicksobotka971]

i wish she would just do a one woman into the woods and sing the whole score

[@smcoldbrew53]

Nick Sobotka ‘your fault’ would be hilarious

[@marinao4412]

@@smcoldbrew53 where's that video of andrew rannels singing that all by himself

[@sarahsohn6501]

@@marinao4412 that's a thing?!?!?!?!?!?

[@smcoldbrew53]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ealXafbs2Dl6c you mean this?

[@allynisbet3679]

Omg!!! Thank you for posting the Andrew Rannell’s Clip- no More 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@crispypoohs]

Oh Fuck me RIGHT IN THE HEART. I'd pay good money to see her do good productions of any of these shows. I never would have imagined her wanting to do Bridges of Madison County. That score is incredible. I love how she sings it too -- it's so different than Kelli.

[@benjaminlopezisgreat]

" Whatever your questions the answers like somewhere in the lyrics of INTO THE WOODS" AGREED!!!

[@allynisbet3679]

Benjamin Lopez I was totally just thinking how No More really speaks to our civic life in the era of Trump... and how no matter your situation, you can find it In The Woods....

[@lene_m.r7778]

Hear me out: A Bridges of Madison County Broadway revival with Shoshana Bean as Francesca and Ramin Karimloo as Robert! He said that he´d love to do that show. He sang "It All Fades Away" is on his album "From Now On" and it is absolutely amazing.

[@bettyfisher7942]

Wow! That would be phenomenal!!! 😳

[@nikkislife7812]

Holy crap, her interpretation of Francesca is so beautiful. I haven’t really heard or seen anyone do it this way before. Amazing.

[@michaelbear0191]

Holy shit, she can act, lol always loved her but finally really getting in to her

[@jacobmccain8794]

Shoshana surprised me with the first song. I know she can sing her face off but the high notes were so resonant and her body, I didn’t know she had that high of a range. Her range is sick

[@jamesreves2099]

Into the Woods!!! All the answers! Love!

[@lukeevans5427]

I can’t say this about a lot of these Broadway Bucket Lists but she killed each song she did. Each was excellent

[@daisymurf4727]

Sho really just is beyond phenomenal huh

[@jacobmccain8794]

Imagine if she sang “don’t cry for me Argentina”

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

I almost forgot that people had the ability to do this so brilliantly. I don't really get a chance to hear much Broadway, so this a nice refresher treat. Wow! That voice, that diction, that vocal placement. Reminds me of Barbara Streisand in Hello Dolly.

[@joelweisberg]

I am actually seeing this young woman sing for the first time. I can tell you I am floored by her excellence. PERIOD! and WOW!

[@julianasilveira4806]

everytime Shoshana Bean sings the word "whatever", an angel gets its wings.

[@dw200451]

Her performance as the Baker's wife was so believable that I forgot I was watching a video...WOW!

[@theresaewald2405]

She's just...ridiculous. Best acting while singing I have ever seen.

[@NoaShaby]

truly the best singer ever

[@get_into_it9142]

Been a fan for 14 years since I saw her as Elphaba just two months into her run. Such a phenom.

[@Hillxo12]

Shoshana as The Bakers Wife is the only time I'm not annoyed by the Bakers Wife. Not only "not annoyed" but blow away.

[@daisymurf4727]

WE NEED HER AS FRANCESCA NOW *NOW nOw*

[@laurenvock]

She sang Baker’s Wife great, but I see her more as the witch!!

[@carr0760]

100%

[@cyclewisecaitlin]

One of the best vocal actresses of our time!

[@daliborburanda9626]

This woman won't stop surprising me!

[@hannahcarpenter75]

I never knew I needed that Into The Woods performance, but GOT DAMN. And also I'd kill to see her as Fanny.

[@colettep6034]

so her interpretation of don’t rain on my parade is genius and how it should have always been sung, PERIOD.

[@mtj9085]

Someone put her in an original Broadway production so that she can receive the accolades she so dearly deserves!!!!

[@elizabeth5985]

Honestly the best overall vocal of ANY of these bucket lists, and that is saying something because I've seen them all. She KILLS IT. All three songs. She could play any of them right now.

[@victordunson719]

And no one thought to do a Funny Girl remake on Broadway with her 🤷🏽‍♂️🙄🤷🏽‍♂️

[@sarahharris5135]

I've never clicked on a video faster! Shoshana is INCREDIBLE!

[@abbisaenz]

How dare she!?! Snatch my wig this early in the morning?????

[@annbate2590]

The BEST version of Always Better! So heartfelt and moving. Thank you.

[@Jack-on2fb]

This was fucking incredible shoshana is so goddamn talented it blows my mind

[@JammyThoson]

On top of all the vocal skills she already has, how can she also be a soprano 😱. It's so unfair how good this is 😍.

[@alexandrafleshman3586]

Chills on chills on chills

[@joncerda351]

9:14 - 9:30 One Breath

[@karlinsmith7491]

Alright people, where's the Broadway Funny Girl revival, because we found our Fanny Brice!

[@mollymacaskill5029]

sadly she’s probs past her fanny days. :(((

[@alves1490]

@@mollymacaskill5029 No way. She recently played Fanny and was spot on!! Fresh as spring daisy with vocal chops that are unmatched!

[@allynisbet3679]

Ryan Murphy owns those rights... so I am thinking Rachel Berry will be doing that reprisal. #funnygirl since Glee I have thought they should split that role between two actresses - younger Fanny/older > Fanny Leah Michele/Idina Menzel

[@richardmayora1289]

@@allynisbet3679 It won't be revived for years. Everyone is too afraid of the Streisand comparison. And splitting the role sounds like nonsense. No one should expect a big star to do this role. It is the most taxing role in musical theater and no name actress will stay with the show long enough to make back the investment. Funny Girl is a very expensive show to mount.

[@nasirroper4011]

Ally Nisbet no no just NO

[@swimyguppy67]

funny because Micaela Diamond also chose Francesca and Fanny and a Sondheim

[@jamiehall1316]

Katie Cymerman I’d love to see them play mother and daughter one day

[@agusheredia2672]

She is so gorgeous! Can do anything, amean, anything! I'm from Argentina and i love her

[@saranotsarah]

her voice is just so amazing omg🥰

[@samlewis26]

the things i would do to hear her sing “funny girl” from funny girl

[@debmurray2734]

Barbra was clearly her template for the first song. It shocked me to hear how much she sounded like Barbra in the verses.

[@debmurray2734]

@@noahmoment my comment was saying that Shoshanna's treatment of Always Better (Bridges of Madison County) sounded like Barbra, especially the verses ... All the Funny Girl comments reinforced my initial reaction. Now as I listen to it again, I feel the same way about the verses - I hear Barbra in Shoshanna's voice throughout, except for the highest notes that sound more classical than broadway in the way Shoshanna executes the vowels and vibrato. I mean this all as a compliment to Shoshanna. I grew up on Barbra Streisand - she is in my vocal DNA.

[@malloryfallon6394]

Okay but like... she NEEEEEDS to be Funny Girl!!!

[@sarahlanddog]

She is one of the most talented and sweet people I’ve ever met. I had the pleasure of seeing her in Waitress, and she blew me away! If you ever get the opportunity to see/meet her, do it. You will never regret it!

[@musicalboy]

I've seen her live in concert before and she never ceases to amaze me. Talk about the definition of performance!

[@agnieszkareda4108]

She needs to play orgine role on Broadway. She's great singer and actor. I just wait till everyone gonna know this fact as good as me.

[@musicalmattress1053]

Just revive Funny Girl and make her the star she deserves to be!

[@mslelgr8]

Such a dynamic voice!! ❤️ you Sho!

[@user-hg4bg6jv1n]

I could see her doing all these roles tomorrow!!

[@jamalmorrow7058]

When she sung always better I was on the verge of tears

[@ladyarabellamalfoy]

So why haven't they done Funny Girl with her? This IS her role.

[@FabiolaReyesify]

I don't know I needed Shoshana Bean singing Don't Rain on my Parade

[@doritovlogs_9447]

She is so amazing!!! Her acting is so genuine and refreshing to watch!!!! She’s a rockstar!!!!💖💖

[@alimkaya4808]

She is amazing Fanny

[@babyshark154]

SHE IS JUST AMAZING 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jubileerenee]

HER VOICEEEE

[@jamiehughes_hey]

REVIVAL with sho as baker's wife

[@carr0760]

Nah...she's the witch! I can't picture anyone who would work as the witch opposite her as Baker's Wife....because the witch is supposed to be a bigger voice, a bigger personality. Sho is so big! How do you find someone bigger?

[@lullabylis]

Yes! They need to bring Into the Woods back JUST for Shoshana!!!

[@joitaylor5412]

Mollie A I’d say they need to recast Hollywood Bowl but Sutton Foster is Bakers Wice. Just two queens.

[@rebekahjames8107]

I cannot get enough of Shoshana Bean 💕

[@jmv777]

Came here right after Sho sang it on Rosie's live 😩💘

[@carycheshire8808]

How can 15 people not like this?

[@AJKoehler]

She’s always amazed me. Love her and her work.

[@seungchoi9472]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@emilytolman46]

Shes so amazing!!!

[@allynisbet3679]

Absolutely flawless! Love SB

[@Rayray678lle]

OH MY GOSH!!!! THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING. How have I not heard of her!?!?!?!!

[@ellieC18]

Great roles! I love her so much 💕💕

[@aliciareisinger3103]

The best of the best! I’d love to see her live some day!

[@carolnascimento1203]

She is so amazing!

[@JessieMouse8]

She's so amazing ❤️

[@chickenmaster007]

simply amazing ... 💖 what a voice ...🥰 what a Soul 💖

[@ashlynkale8426]

I wanna see you do ALL of these! I felt so many emotions just watching this video.

[@hadleytucker7451]

She’s amazing.

[@mog54]

Just WOW! Fanny!!!

[@wilddaisyprincess]

She sounded so much like Babs at the beginning of that song lol that perfect singing, talking tone.

[@marissamoore3577]

I just want to live in her voice. 🙌🏾❤️

[@Tash2897]

Getting major J-Lo vibes from this hair and make up!

[@georgiamargaux7516]

I think the way Shoshana looks really limits the roles that she is considered for when clearly she can do anything. I didn't think she would be a good Jenna simply becuase of her appearance and vibe, but she was phenomenal and could also clearly play any role.

[@malloryfallon6394]

THIS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dannyromo8904]

And now she has. 💙

[@cnshuler]

omg Shoshana is my everything!!!!!!!

[@wickedfan811]

I'm so happy that she's got to play Fanny in a regional production... Streisand would be proud.

[@quinnaddison420]

OH HELL YES PLEASE THANK YOU

[@Wendy-je9zf]

wow, unbelievable she’s so talented I’m shook shook to my core, I tell ya

[@loganlinder5916]

shoshana bean as fanny brice 2020

[@carlirose1802]

OUR FUTURE FANNY BRYCE 😁❤️👏🏻

[@maniactress]

As if I didn't already adore everything she's ever done...

[@MoonNerdy]

Honestly “funny girl” is not my fave musical by a long shot, but DAMN she blew my mind away in her rendition! It was phenomenal! The first time I’ve actually understood all the lyrics and their meaning

[@alexisshelton5159]

Wow we love!!! ❤😍🎭

[@lauryncliff8623]

she is absolutely phenomenal, I saw her on broadway in waitress