JOURNAL ARTICLE

How the creator of 'Suffs' turned women's suffrage into a surprise Broadway hit—just in time for a historic presidential election.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hinchliffe, Emma; Ajemian, Nina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Shaina Taub's Tony Award-winning musical "Suffs," which explores the women's suffrage movement and its complexities. Premiering in April in New York, the show has gained attention for its humor and human storytelling, highlighting the generational clash between suffrage leaders Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul, as well as the sacrifices made by white women regarding the voting rights of Black women. Produced by notable figures such as Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai, "Suffs" aims to educate audiences on a historically overlooked topic, resonating particularly in the context of a significant female presidential candidate emerging in the current political landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178944146
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