Hillary Clinton Makes Broadway Producing Debut with “Suffs” Musical Celebrating Women’s Suffrage
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made her Broadway producing debut with the new musical “Suffs” on a chilly Thursday night outside the Music Box Theater on 45th Street. The show, which traces the campaign for women’s right to vote from 1913 through the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, was celebrating its opening night.
Clinton, a noted Broadway superfan, expressed her excitement about the production, stating, “This is thrilling.” She highlighted the historical significance and relevance of the story, especially in a presidential election year when voting laws are being scrutinized.
The musical, which features mainly women behind the scenes, also marks the producing debut of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Yousafzai emphasized the importance of women’s fight for voting rights and the need to appreciate and protect this hard-won privilege.
The show’s creator, Shaina Taub, shared her journey of developing “Suffs” over the past decade and expressed her joy at finally bringing the story to the Broadway stage. The production received praise from attendees, including notable figures like filmmaker Ken Burns, editor Anna Wintour, and performers Sara Bareilles and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
At the curtain call, Taub encouraged the audience to ensure they are registered to vote, echoing the show’s message of empowerment and civic engagement. The evening concluded with a lively party at Pier Sixty, where guests enjoyed food, drinks, and a sense of inspiration from the powerful story they had just witnessed.
As the night came to a close, a young woman in attendance encapsulated the spirit of the evening by declaring, “I’m going to vote!” The success of “Suffs” not only entertains audiences but also motivates them to participate in shaping the future through their voices at the ballot box.
