Suffs

by Shaina Taub

A musical one hundred years in the making,  Suffs  brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote.

Written by one of the most exciting new voices in theater, this epic new musical takes an unflinching look at the unsung trailblazers of the American women’s suffrage movement. In the seven years leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, an impassioned group of suffragists—“Suffs” as they called themselves—took to the streets, pioneering protest tactics that transformed the country. They risked their lives as they clashed with the president, the public, and each other. A thrilling story of brilliant, flawed women working against and across generational, racial, and class divides, Suffs boldly explores the victories and failures of a fight for equality that is still far from over.

Genres: Plays, Theatre

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2024

Reviews

[Corrica · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most moving musicals. Shaina is a modern Sondheim brilliantly weaving lyrics with music to tell an important and educational story in an enjoyable way.

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book for the Broadway musical, "Suffs." Reading it brought back great memories of seeing the show at New York's Music Box Theatre. Reading the script gave me more of an appreciation for the genius of Shaina Taub.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to see this musical and it just so happens to be on No Kings day... going to be extra special.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been interested in Suffs since it first played at the public. With a trip to New York to see its Broadway run, or catching on of the stops on its current national tour, beyond my financial ability it was really nice to he able to buy the libretto and learn more about the show. The book scenes are just as great as the music and lyrics I know from the soundtrack. Absolutely worth picking up if you’re a fan of the show.

[Kim S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This "book" is actually the libretto (words/script and the song lyrics) for the show. SUFFS is the story of the American women's suffrage movement. Taub won a Tony for Best Book. I *LOVED* this musical and bought the "book" at the show because I wanted to learn all of the names and stories of these important women. This musical is SO good, if it's playing in a city you want to travel to, then GO.

[Ghost Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughing, weeping, filled with hope, so sad I didn't get to see it in person, so thankful for access to the cast recording and script.

[Anna Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

“So they can learn how hard it was, and know it can be done”