Spies, Songs, And Washington

Hidden networks. Secret signals on a clothesline. A general who didn’t even know every name that kept him alive. We sit down with composer Christy Stutzman to unveil Ring of Spies, a new musical that brings George Washington’s Culper Ring out of the shadows and onto the stage with period-rich music, meticulous research, and a story that stirs the heart. We trace the British occupation of New York and Long Island, follow Haim Solomon’s bold blend of languages, finance, and espionage, and meet...