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Shells

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“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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SUCH A FUNNY SHOW!

By Cheyenne Tate on Apr 29, 2011 8:00 PM
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First time at Shells last night. Wow, what a great and crazy show! Laughed so hard and really impressed by the songs. Can't wait to come again!

SUCH A FUNNY SHOW!

By Cheyenne Tate on Apr 29, 2011 8:00 PM
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First time at Shells last night. Wow, what a great and crazy show! Laughed so hard and really impressed by the songs. Can't wait to come again!

Don't Ask, Just Go!

By Gerald Duncan on Apr 26, 2011 9:23 AM
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I'd seen this show on various Joe's Pub eblasts over the past two years. It had piqued my interest, but I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Last December, my wife and I were in the neighborhood, and we stopped by Joe's and caught the show. I was amazed. We loved it! It felt like a really strange (albeit awesome!) party, meets a comedy show, meets a rock concert. I can't wait to show my friends this Thursday. My wife and I are Shells devotees!

song requests for Thursday Shells show

By Abigail Van Dyke on Apr 25, 2011 12:46 AM
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or if it is too late please consider for may.
Beyonce's Put a Ring On It or Metallica Enter Sandman
LOVE YOU SHELLS!

shells is hotter than Gaga

By James Bishop on Apr 07, 2011 8:56 AM
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bu I love when Shells does gaga! Song requests-Telephone(G) anything by Usher

requesting songs for shells

By Mikayla Long on Mar 13, 2011 11:49 PM
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Control by janet jackson, lose yourself by eminem and before he cheats carrie underwood

By Jim Jenkins on Feb 22, 2011 3:50 PM
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I love the picture, she looks so beautiful and sexy!! I can't wait to hear her again.

Jim
http://www.phlebotomytrainingsite.com/

Shells is back ! YES !

By christophe doloire on Feb 20, 2011 6:54 PM
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The last show was outstanding, super creative, laughed my ass off, I've never seen something like this thing before ...

Shells brings springtime to nyc

By Jarrod Crandin on Feb 20, 2011 5:44 PM
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So happy she's back in April! Can't wait to see what the he%$ is going to happen with her next. Where do I send song request?

Hanukkah

By Darius White on Nov 27, 2010 6:41 PM
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Hey Shell,

Can't wait to mingle at your mixer. I'm looking for a nice Jewish girl. Maybe you? LOL. First night of Hanukkah people! This girl will rock your world.

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