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Broadway Musical 'Suffs' Educates And Entertains On Suffrage Movement

This photo provided by Rubenstein shows Malala Yousafzai, right, and and Shaina Taub, creator and star of “Suffs” pose. Yousafzai and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton are joining toget

A new Broadway musical titled 'Suffs' is set to open this week, shedding light on the American suffrage movement and the women who fought for the right to vote. The musical, created and starring Shaina Taub, aims to educate and entertain audiences about key figures such as Ida B. Wells, Inez Milholland, and Alice Paul.

With a high-profile off-Broadway run and extensive revisions for its Broadway debut, the all-female creative team behind 'Suffs' recognizes the challenge of starting from zero in terms of audience awareness of the suffrage movement.

Notable figures like producer Hillary Clinton and activist Malala Yousafzai have shown support for the production, highlighting the global significance of women's rights activism. Clinton, who was the first woman to win the U.S. presidential nomination of a major party, emphasizes the importance of filling gaps in awareness about the suffrage movement.

All-female creative team behind 'Suffs' emphasizes the importance of awareness.
Musical 'Suffs' educates on suffrage movement through storytelling and humor.
Support from notable figures like Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai.

The musical addresses the complexities and conflicts within the suffrage movement, including the struggles faced by women of color and differing perspectives on activism. Through engaging storytelling and humor, 'Suffs' aims to make history come alive for audiences.

Featuring a talented cast and a revamped script that balances entertainment with education, the musical has received positive feedback during previews. The timely themes of women's rights and equality resonate with current events, adding a sense of urgency to the production.

As 'Suffs' prepares to make its Broadway debut, it seeks to inspire audiences to learn more about women's history and the ongoing fight for gender equality.

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