'Suffs' musical to premiere on Broadway this spring
Shaina Taub's show about the early leaders of the women's suffrage movement comes to the Music Box Theatre after a world premiere at The Public Theater in 2022.
March on! Suffs will come to Broadway this spring, opening at the Music Box Theatre on April 18.
The show's title is an abbreviated form of "suffragists," referencing the leaders of the women's suffrage movement that led to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment allowing women to vote. Suffs takes place seven years before that happened, telling the stories of the young women who kickstarted a new wave of the movement, brushing up against older generations of suffragists to make change.
Shaina Taub wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show, which premiered off Broadway in spring 2022 at The Public Theater. New York Theatre Guide's four-star Suffs review reads, "Just as the suffragists broke down the doors of the patriarchy, Suffs breaks down the doors of musical theatre, showing that a cast and creative team of mostly women can tell a story that is important, powerful, and about all of us."
Taub also starred in the Public's production as Alice Paul alongside a cast featuring Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt, Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, Grace McLean as Woodrow Wilson, and Phillipa Soo as Inez Milholland.
Casting for the Broadway production has yet to be announced.
On the creative side, Suffs features direction by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman, choreography by Mayte Natalio, scenic design by Riccardo Hernández, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Lap Chi Chu, sound design by Jason Crystal with associate Sun Hee Kil, orchestrations by Michael Starobin, and music supervision and music direction by Andrea Grody.
Additionally, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Malala Yousafzai join the producing team alongside lead producers Jill Furman and Rachel Sussman.
Photo credit: Ally Bonino, Phillipa Soo, Shaina Taub, Hannah Cruz, and Nadia Dandashi in Suffs off Broadway. (Photo credit: Joan Marcus)
Frequently asked questions
What is Suffs about?
See a historical, history-making original musical as it marches onto Broadway. Suffs details the lives and legacies of the pioneers of the women's suffrage movement, taking a celebratory but honest look at their triumphs and imperfections alike.
Where is Suffs playing?
Suffs is playing at Music Box Theatre. The theatre is located at 239 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Suffs?
The running time of Suffs is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Suffs?
The recommended age for Suffs is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not allowed in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Suffs?
Book tickets for Suffs on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Suffs?
Shaina Taub wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Suffs. She is also known for co-writing The Devil Wears Prada musical with Elton John and adapting multiple Shakespeare plays into musicals for The Public Theater.
Who directed Suffs on Broadway?
Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet) is the director of Suffs. She directed the musical both on and off Broadway.
What are the songs in Suffs?
The score for Suffs, written entirely by Shaina Taub, features songs with titles including "The Young Are At the Gates," "The Strong One," "Ladies," "This Girl," and "How Long."
Is Suffs appropriate for kids?
Suffs on Broadway has not yet set an age recommendation. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Suffs good?
Suffs is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide, with our four-star review of the play's Off-Broadway premiere hailing it as "a historical and history-making musical... the future of musical theatre is female, and it's about time."
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