Suffs!

 Suffs is a rather new musical premiering on Broadway about the suffragette movement of the early 20th century. Featuring an entire female cast, the musical gets going with the first of many catchy tunes "Let Mother Vote" sung by veteran stage singers portraying the older women of the movement pushing for gradual change. In come the youngs, not nearly as patient as the olds, egos clash and hilarity ensues.

The musical covers everything, from the resistance of women born in the 1800's who have spent 40 years accomplishing nothing, to the young white folks led by Alice Paul who want change now, and the black women who want a voice in two things, voting and civil rights.

The musical has a Hamilton vibe to it. You are learning a lot about history while at the same time enjoying the songs. 

Broadway is a bit different from the touring shows we get in Omaha. While the touring shows are great with tremendous talent, Broadway has zero weak spots in the cast. They all have earned their way to the stage in New York and blow you away. We had the understudy for Alice Paul that night and she was absolutely fantastic. Veteran Broadway actors and singers like Jenn Collela as Carrie Chapman Catt and Nikki M James as Ida B Wells, the back journalist shine. James belting out the tune "Wait My Turn" is especially moving.

The plays main message, to me anyway, is that no matter if its 1919 or 2024, humans will clash even those with a common goal will butt heads. It's apparent that though getting women the vote is the goal, sometimes this results in various factions brawling with each other. Those with political goals, those with personal goals and those with a burn it all down mentality will always fight with each other while the powers that be just sit back and chuckle.

The actors will make some sort of statement about an obscure event, turn to the audience and say "look it up". It really is a learning experience as well as a fun time.

Suffs tells you to "Keep Marching". It may just march into Tony awards.