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Shells

Artist Description

“Heartbreakingly real, hilariously relatable”
–Jane Borden, Time Out NY, Critic’s Pick

“Real tragedy and painful humor… like a Beckett character”
–Justin Boyd, The Brooklyn Rail

Fresh out of a less-than-fulfilling relationship, Michelle "Shells” Hoffman is ready to shed her 9-to-5 facade and convince her ex that she is more than just a successful JP Morgan Senior Analyst. Hopping from hilarious original songs to tales of the "rough" life, Shells feverishly attempts to convince her audience and her ex that she is finally “over it.” Armed with a glass of Shiraz and a penchant for drunk-dialing the one person she should not, Shells demonstrates that the fabulous Sex And The City life she thinks she is living and the life she actually leads are two very different things. Hilarious, engaging and ultimately quite poignant, SHELLS leaves audience members cringing and saying, "I know her," or worse, "I am her!"

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Shells makes me LMAO. Love it!

By Paul Greco on Jun 01, 2009 6:31 PM    - Report this Comment

I love you Shells!
When is Shells gonna sing some Madge?

Shells makes me uncomfortable

By David Levin on May 06, 2009 11:07 AM    - Report this Comment

And isn't that what good theater is supposed to do? Between the hilarious song covers?
Very enjoyable and well written show.

SHELLS is sooooo funny

By Casper Fialo on Apr 03, 2009 10:34 AM    - Report this Comment

PLEASE tell me she didn't get back with Scott. ohmigod! I want to see Shells on TV like now.

SHELLS is the funniest show!

By Diana Louise on Jan 28, 2009 11:11 AM    - Report this Comment

I yell at Shells when she talk about Scott because that was MY ex name and I would get drunk and call him too!That was years ago though so now I just laugh so hard and love the songs- Been to three shows and can't wait for Sunday!

Great show!

By Ofir B on Jul 09, 2008 10:23 PM    - Report this Comment

Had so much fun at Shells! So very funny. I think my father was scared but I LOVED it a lot!

Incredible!

By Dave Moon on Jun 21, 2008 11:29 PM    - Report this Comment

Shells is a delightful mix of hilarious and pathetic-I will never miss a show!

Never laughed so hard! Can't wait for Sunday!

By Rachel Jones on Jun 17, 2008 12:31 PM    - Report this Comment

SHELLS, I want to make a documentary about you!

Couldn't get in to May show-

By katherine beaumier on Jun 09, 2008 1:02 PM    - Report this Comment

It was sold out! Just got my tickets for June. Can't wait!

SHELLS IS BETTER THAN CATS!

By Shaun Rice on May 06, 2008 7:21 PM    - Report this Comment

I want everyone to know that I have quit my confining 9-5 day job to become Shells' first official groupie and follow her around the lower east side. I LOVE YOU SHELLS -- YOUR BETTER THAN CATS!

Shells is smoother than velvetta!

By Sara Siegall on May 05, 2008 11:20 PM    - Report this Comment

Joe's should put Shells on the marquee EVERY night.

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