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returning to Boston after a goodly long time

It is really interesting being back in Boston. I lived here a quarter of a century ago, and spent a while studying songwriting in a building only steps away from where I’m staying right now on Boylston Street, overlooking the … Continue reading

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ViolinLikeThat! interview with Ariella Zeitlin-Hoffman

This is a really lovely interview – thanks so much for featuring me, Ariella!

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Love abounds for Ernest!

I’m finally getting a moment to post here: Ernest Shackleton Loves Me is going wonderfully here at the George Street Playhouse. My son Mose (below) was super excited on opening night last Saturday…and the excitement continues as audiences are loving it and … Continue reading

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I’m back. Go see LONG STORY SHORT in NYC, through Mar 29!

Hey there! I’ve just returned from the opening of our musical LONG STORY SHORT in New York City, and critics and audiences are loving it (see below); it’s a funny, heartwarming, moving 90-minute slice of life. I think that if you … Continue reading

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See you soon.

Hi all – this is just to let you know that I am continuing to take a little break from social media. The nonstop work from August to December of 2014 left me pretty exhausted, and Brendan and I are … Continue reading

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We did it. YOU did it! Thank you!!!

Monday, November 17, was a spectacular day. After our jubilant LA reading/backer’s audition of ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME (the show that inspired “Just Getting Good” in the first place), the day ended with an awe-inspiring sprint to the kickstarter finish. … Continue reading

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Love Letter to a steroid

Dear Prednisone, First of all, Happy Veteran’s Day. I hope you are taking this time to celebrate our freedom, particularly the very freedom of speech (and song) that you so generously gave to me yesterday, when what felt like moments … Continue reading

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Speechless

I can’t talk. I try, but nothing comes out. And the timing couldn’t be worse. I have to learn this lesson over and over again: too much stress + not enough sleep + not enough working out/yoga = getting sick. … Continue reading

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On my mind: multitasking.

In my utopia, I would have an assistant. Or maybe a dozen. And a gal Friday. And a guy Tuesday. And an amanuensis (such a wonderful word, which sounds luxurious and suggestive and always makes me think “Latin massage therapist,” but … Continue reading

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Los Angeles, CA – 11/03/14

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