Shoshana Bean - Pretty Funny - Pasek and Paul - DOGFIGHT

The wonderful Shoshana Bean, as Rose, sings "Pretty Funny" from our new musical DOGFIGHT. Performance begins at 0:28.
In June, 2010, Shoshana joined songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul onstage at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Australia. Benj and Justin have been commisioned by the Lincoln Center Theatre to create a musical adaptation of the 1991 film DOGFIGHT that starred River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.
Setting: A group of Marines are about to be deployed to Vietnam in 1963. The last night before they ship off, the guys put $50 in a pot to host a date party - and whoever brings the ugliest girl to the party wins the money. Nice, right?
At the party, Rose learns why she was invited and that her magical date was a sham.
Shoshana Bean made her Broadway debut in HAIRSPRAY, followed by a starring role in WICKED as Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West.) Her solo album, Superhero, received numerous R&B Awards. Shoshana performs regularly around the U.S. and the world; check out her schedule at www.shoshanabean.com/.
For more information on Benj and Justin or to purchase sheet music, please visit www.pasekandpaul.com/

[@dsetzer19]

She doesn't get nearly enough credit for her acting skills. Her voice is phenomenal, we all know that, but she's a fantastic actress as well.

[@khvlif]

It's funny, Lindsay Mendez's performance of this seems like the teen who has been heart broken, but Shoshana Bean's seems almost like a mother telling her daughter, from personal experience, to not believe the popular guy because she will end up heart broken.

[@hannahhensley7008]

Pretty funny.

[@kendrickbooth4746]

heheh

[@ellaa499]

That is SPOT on

[@derogatony]

To be honest, I've been feeling as if Shoshana has been losing that glorious voice of hers. But this has totally put all of my fears to rest. Gorgeous. I love this woman.

[@HazelOct]

*tears and heavy breathing* I haven't seen the film or show of Dogfight but this song is so heartbreaking and beautiful

[@the-ma-an]

I really recommend both if you haven't seen them yet

[@ChristopherCherry02]

Man, she's stunning. Just absolutely stunning.

[@ayoubaswaray1856]

Both Lindsey and Beanie have played Elphaba!

[@mcmanpa]

What I love, really LOVE, about good singers like Shoshana Bean is how they draw me into the song and I get to share the story they're singing.

[@raeloupied6193]

Love, Love, Love Dogfight. In my top 10 of all time. Great rendition of “Pretty Funny”.

[@derogatony]

I adore this woman so much.

[@wickedly4]

dang it man, this still breaks my heart to watch. amazing performance.

[@mymixedtape05]

what a gorgeous performance, all over.

[@kateaustin32]

LOVEloveeeelove it.

[@alves1490]

I LOVE this!!!!!

[@Girlhead]

I LOVE THIS SONG.

[@theellew0rd]

omg i could cry listening to this version, she is incredible

[@crazychel]

Awesome guys! Love it!

[@U2Bwatcher]

Thank you again.

[@Kennokee]

I truly love this song. Wonderful work.

[@laurenv1992]

Thank you so much :)

[@Allshookup1]

In awe. legit awe. tears and everything. thank you for this

[@JemVT1993]

I can't wait for the sheet music to be available for this! It's so beautiful

[@pacopecas100]

It's a sad song, but I'm in love with it! Such an amazing song. And she's also amazing!

[@HonestVocalCoach]

incredible x

[@sobeit42]

wow.

[@cveechee]

I already love Krysta Rodriguez's version of "Pretty Funny" - seeing Sho perform it makes it that much better! Amazing.

[@LoftierThanMine]

You can now! iTunes and Spotify and probably Amazon too...

[@deboy2011]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE THIS CAST RECORDING!!! THIS SHOW IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

[@cesardelarosamusic]

This is great to watch after prom

[@PowellMansfield]

Cried.

[@hannahcoffman2760]

Anybody know how to get the sheet music for this?

[@alves1490]

There are two problems with this performance....one: Shoshana is GORGEOUS so that's not so believable......two: once you hear Shoshana sing any song anytime anybody else sings it, it will just never measure up(big shoes to fill)! Other than that PERFECT!!!

[@laurenv1992]

Anyone know where to get the lyrics from on the internet :)

[@lucythegoosey]

Hey is there anyway I can get my hands on a cast recording? I saw it twice, wanted to go three times but I was out of the country! By far my favourite show I have seen in NYC

[@64horsegirl]

Absolutely heart-wrenching. So honest. The best version of this song I've ever seen.

[@cydniehampton2]

any news on when the sheet music or vocal selections will be available?!

[@yriaswife]

I really love this version, but I can not wait for Lindsay Mendez to sing this!!! Congratulations on the good news!!! :)

[@Sweeney1407]

Gahhhhh So excited for this. Where is the sheet music!!!????

[@Ryan95Garcia]

What is "you were dancing with a guy" refer to?

[@BrandonLove]

She was speaking of herself, when she danced with him at the party -- before she knew it was foul play.

[@YankessLove13]

She went out to the dogfight and danced with Eddie

[@mRino4]

She's singing about how she just came back from a party where she was dancing with a guy.

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

i don't feel it from shoshana unfortunately.. i feel lindsey more!! oh well a matter of taste i guess :)