Suffs (musical) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Suffs |
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| Music | Shaina Taub |
| Lyrics | Shaina Taub |
| Book | Shaina Taub |
| Basis | Women's suffrage in the United States |
| Productions | 2022 The Public Theater |
Suffs is a cool musical show that tells the story of the brave women who fought for the right to vote in the United States. These women were called suffragists. The musical was written by Shaina Taub, who did the music, words, and story. It first opened in New York City in April 2022 at a theater called The Public Theater.
How the Musical Started
The musical Suffs was first planned to open on April 6, 2022, at The Public Theater. However, the first few shows had to be canceled. This happened because many people in the cast got sick with COVID-19.
The show started its first performances, called "previews," on March 13. It was originally supposed to run until April 24. But because so many people wanted to see it, the show's run was extended three times! It first got extended to May 1, then to May 15, and finally until May 29.
Characters and Actors
This musical features many important people from the women's suffrage movement. Here are some of the main characters and the actors who played them in the first production at The Public Theater in 2022:
| Character | Public Theater (2022) |
|---|---|
| Harry T. Burn | Jenna Bainbridge |
| Lucy Burns | Ally Bonino |
| Dudley Field Malone | Tsilala Brock |
| Carrie Catt | Jenn Colella |
| Ruza Wenclawska | Hannah Cruz |
| Doris Stevens | Nadia Dandashi |
| Alva Belmont / Phoebe Burn | Aisha de Haas |
| Robin | Amina Faye |
| Mary Church Terrell | Cassondra James |
| Ida B. Wells | Nikki M. James |
| Mollie Hay | Jaygee Macapugay |
| Woodrow Wilson | Grace McLean |
| Nina Otero-Warren | Susan Oliveras |
| Mrs. Wu | Mia Pak |
| Phyllis Terrell | J. Riley Jr. |
| Inez Milholland | Phillipa Soo |
| Alice Paul | Shaina Taub |
| Mrs. Herndon | Ada Westfall |
