Author Archives: Shoshana G.

WQXR Names AOP Stonewall Operas the Best of 2019

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Shoshana G.

Something I wrote last year made it onto a Best of 2019 list! Thank you to WQXR and David Patrick Stearns for being a fan of our work and writing about it throughout the year. I’m honored to have been … Continue reading →

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Top Theatrical Experiences of the Decade 2010-2019

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Shoshana G.

In the beginning of 2010 I did a top New York City theatrical experiences of the decade, so it follows I should so one for the 2010s. I did 16 entries in 2010, so I guess it also follows I should … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2020: 2019 Books

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Shoshana G.

Last year, I read 14 books! This year I also read 14! I surpassed my usual goal of 10 books per year. I also listened to a lot of podcast and will start including those at the end of this list.

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Countdown to 2020: 2019 TV

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Shoshana G.

Disclaimer: I only rank shows that I watch and I’m not a TV critic. Also, there are some spoilers. Read at your own risk…

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Countdown to 2020: 2019 Theater

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Shoshana G.

Last year I saw 65 shows, my lowest yet. This year I saw 89. I don’t know whether to congratulate myself for increasing my number by more than 20 and getting back to where I’d been in previous years or chastise myself for … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2020: 2019 Movies

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Shoshana G.

Well, I really stepped up my game this year. Last year I saw 5 movies, a new low, and that was with the streaming movies. This year I saw 15 movies in theaters! I’m really proud of myself for seeing more films and … Continue reading →

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DAYS OF RAGE in Concert at Green Room 42!

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Shoshana G.

On Friday, October 25th, at 7pm, join me for Days of Rage in Concert at the beautiful Green Room 42 (42nd Street and 10th Avenue). Days of Rage has music and book by Hyeyoung Kim, with lyrics by me, and … Continue reading →

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NOT COMING BACK, Well, Came Back!

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Shoshana G.

My one-woman show, NOT COMING BACK, well, came back on September 16th at the Duplex Cabaret Theater. I perform the entire 60-minute show, which includes both original songs and a few songs from musicals and popular songs. I love working … Continue reading →

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An Interview with the Writers of the Musical Black Hole Wedding

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Shoshana G.

Renewable Energy is coming to the New York Musical Festival–in the form of the new musical Black Hole Wedding. In this satire of energy politics, a corrupt oil baron battles a shy geek and his fiancé in the face of a large and powerful black hole. I talked to writers Katherine Brann Fredricks (words) and Paul E. Nelson (music) about musicalizing a black hole, researching and writing about a chicken bone fuel generator and an electronic sniffer, and why you shouldn’t call this a sci-fi musical. Continue reading →

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American Opera Projects To Present The Stonewall Operas

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Shoshana G.

I’m so excited to have been involved in this program! My 30-minute opera with composer Kevin Cummines goes up this Saturday, May 18th, with additional performances on May 19th and May 20th at the Stonewall Inn itself. There are four … Continue reading →

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