Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#1Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:13pm
That's a pretty great cast! I have high hopes for this one. I assume Broadway enhancement money is behind it?
SUFFS
March 10-April 24, 2022 at the Public Theater (Newman)
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Choreography by Raja Feather Kelly
Directed by Leigh Silverman
A musical event one hundred years in the making, SUFFS brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote: the American women’s suffrage movement. Written by and featuring one of the most exciting new voices in theater, Shaina Taub, this epic new musical takes an unflinching look at these unsung trailblazers. In the seven years leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth 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.
The ensemble cast of SUFFS will feature Jenna Bainbridge (Harry T. Burn/Ensemble), Ally Bonino (Lucy Burns), Tsilala Brock (Dudley Malone), Jenn Colella (Carrie Catt), Hannah Cruz (Ruza Wenclawska), Nadia Dandashi (Doris Stevens), Aisha de Haas (Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn), Stephanie Everett (Understudy), Amina Faye (Robin/Ensemble), Holly Gould(Alice Paul Standby), Cassondra James (Mary Church Terrell), Nikki M. James (Ida B. Wells), Jaygee Macapugay (Mollie Hay/Ensemble), Grace McLean (Woodrow Wilson), Susan Oliveras (Nina Otero-Warren/Ensemble), Mia Pak (Mrs. Wu/Ensemble), Monica Tulia Ramirez (Understudy), J. Riley Jr (Phyllis Terrell/Ensemble), Phillipa Soo (Inez Milholland), Shaina Taub (Alice Paul), Angela Travino (Understudy), and Ada Westfall (Mrs. Herndon/Ensemble). Complete casting will be announced at a later date.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#2Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:35pm
Very stacked cast!
#3Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:37pm
This sounds very interesting!
Oh look, a bibu!
chrishuyen
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/12/14
#4Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:43pm
Been following this since they did a NYT preview during the pandemic, and I'm very pleasantly surprised at this cast. It looks like it'll be a completely female cast!
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#5Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:45pm
Jordan Levinson said: "This sounds very interesting!"
Indeed.
Though as with any new musical at the Public, this could be the next FUN HOME or GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, or it could be the next JOAN OF ARC or SOUTHERN COMFORT. We all had high hopes for THE VISITOR, too (though a few of us did like it).
After a little digging, it looks like the deep-pocketed Jill Furman (Hamilton) is the commercial producer attached to it.
#6Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:49pm
Ooooooh, Aisha de Haas!!!!!
#7Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:51pm
Andrea Grody is music directing this one. She has previously brought both The Band's Visit and Tootsie to the Main Stem. I've met her after both shows; she is really sweet.
Oh look, a bibu!
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#8Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:52pm
chrishuyen said: "Been following this since they did a NYT preview during the pandemic, and I'm very pleasantly surprised at this cast. It looks like it'll be a completely female cast!"
Yes, looks like the only men involved on the creative side are the choreographer and orchestrator. Impressive!
#9Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 3:02pm
I was already looking forward to this, but this cast just put this on my "must see at any cost" list.
kade.ivy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/13
#10Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 3:07pm
Love this cast! Fingers crossed for a hit and an extension, as I’m in town end of May!
#11Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 3:33pm
Love the cast and Taub's work so I'll definitely try to catch this. But... what's with this name? It sounds like a nickname for a pet or a muppet.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#12Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 3:37pm
Valentina3 said: "Love the cast and Taub's work so I'll definitely try to catch this. But... what's with this name? It sounds like a nickname for a pet or a muppet."
It used to be called The Suffragists. Perhaps it makes more sense in context.
I keep almost typing PUFFS, that Harry Potter parody from a few years back.
#13Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 3:49pm
Grace McLean (Woodrow Wilson)
Take my money.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#15Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 4:49pm
great team, TERRIBLE title
gibsons2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/26/19
#16Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 4:54pm
I love the title. Never though it would mean anything but informal or shorter version of suffragists. Much better than "The Suffragists" which sounds more like a non-fiction book title.
#17Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 4:59pm
Was “Suffs” ever a nickname used for the suffragists? If not, then it sounds like some 21st century nickname their fanbase would call themselves.
#18Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 5:04pm
Jordan Catalano said: "Was “Suffs” ever a nickname used for the suffragists? If not, then it sounds like some 21st century nickname their fanbase would call themselves."
Sounds like a wannabe SIX.
Oh look, a bibu!
#19Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 5:07pm
Yes, that nickname was used, historically.
#20Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 5:11pm
“For five more elections we’re Suffs!”
Soozie
Stand-by Joined: 7/26/05
#21Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 5:15pm
If you read the history, you will see that those who were pro suffrage were often referred to as Suffs and those against were sometimes called "antis." Suffragists commonly called themselves "Suffs."
sorano916
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/6/08
#22Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/16/21 at 5:28pm
It's even mentioned in the show's blurb:
In the seven years leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, an impassioned group of suffragists—“Suffs” as they called themselves—took to the streets, pioneering protest tactics that transformed the country.
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#23Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/17/21 at 12:04am
Huge fan of Shaina. Huge fan of this cast. Take my money!
gibsons2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/26/19
#24Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/17/21 at 8:11am
Some of you haven't held a history book and it shows :))
#25Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more
Posted: 11/17/21 at 10:05am
This smells like it's a pre-Broadway tryout.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
