Dissent: The Musical is a bold, two-act theatrical journey that braids the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with the awakening of Hannah, a modern-day podcast host reeling in a post-RBG America.
Structured as a dual narrative, the show follows Ruth from her Brooklyn childhood through her groundbreaking legal career, revealing a woman of deep conviction, sharp wit, and quiet revolution. Woven throughout is Hannah’s present-day reckoning: as rights vanish and despair rises, she begins to question her silence – and finds her voice in Ruth’s legacy.
Through powerful ballads, hip-hop-infused anthems, intimate spoken-word moments, and electrifying ensemble numbers, Dissent explores what it means to speak up, stand firm, and carry the fight forward.
It’s not a story about one woman changing the world.
It’s a story about what happens next, when the torch is passed.
Preview Act 1, Scene 1
Why This Show, Why Now
In a moment when rights are being rolled back and justice feels increasingly fragile, Dissent: The Musical reminds us that progress was never inevitable, and silence was never safe.
This is not a history lesson. It’s a wake-up call.
By weaving the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a modern young woman confronting her own silence, the show becomes a mirror for audiences navigating fear, fatigue, and fire. It honors the legacy of dissent while making it deeply personal and present.
At a time when so many feel powerless, Dissent hands them a mic and says: start here.
This show is for anyone who’s ever whispered, waited, or wondered if their voice mattered.
Now is the time to say: I dissent.