Suffs at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

A REVOLUTION IS RISING — SUFFS THE MUSICAL IS HERE.

As they say, “behind every powerful woman… are more powerful women.” Straight from Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical is sharing the brilliant, passionate, and amusing women who fought for the right to vote. A story of challenges, hope, and redemption, it’s all coming to Minneapolis, Minnesota as SUFFS THE MUSICAL hits the stage. Created by Shaina Taub, the highly-acclaimed production has made her the first woman to independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score — a testament to the show’s thrilling and moving story inspired by true events. Go back in time and see how these women tirelessly fought the status quo, becoming a stepping stone for equal rights in a world dominated by misogyny at the time. Praised as one of the best musicals today, it’s something everyone must see at least once in their life.

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BEYOND HISTORY, IT’S OUR STORY

SUFFS go beyond the history of women’s suffrage itself — it’s a longstanding legacy of women who tirelessly fought so that the future generation can live in a better place, where women can vote just as men. From then on, the world had forever changed, impacting society around the globe. It’s not just another musical—it’s a marvel that dives deep into the triumphs and obstacles of a mission for equality. For many decades now, women have had the right to vote, however the fight is far from over. 

The musical chronicles how it all began, and the rough journey it took for this amazing group of women to change the world forever. Today, it’s still our story. Beyond voting, women have and are still fighting for equal rights all over the world, and this tale extends through the present day. Their role in women’s suffrage have inspired global movements for equal rights, against discrimination, and other causes that ensure the welfare of women today. 

It’s a narrative that highlights conflict, debate, and the personal sacrifices that Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Cat made to ensure that the world could be a better place. It’s a celebration of what these historical figures from the early 20th century have begun. As said, the fight isn’t over, but we’re stronger than ever. 

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Created by Shaina Taub and directed by Leigh Silverman, Suffs the Musical chronicles the historical events that led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920. It premiered off-Broadway in 2022, and opened on Broadway in April 2024. Winning two Tony Awards among six nominations, it’s clear that this musical is a legendary masterpiece that not only entertains with its magnificent and amusing production, but also educates, inspires, and empowers. 

With a North American tour scheduled to begin this fall, SUFFS is conquering the map with shows that’ll leave you changed — a new way of seeing the world. Jill Furman and Rachel Sussman are the main producers of the musical, partnering with various co-producers for the new trek. Moreover, they have a talented roster in its cast and creative team, ensuring that this story dedicated to all women is shared in the most impactful way possible.

SONGS OF CHANGE – AN OUTSTANDING MUSICAL SCORE

Many critics and audience reviews + the awards they have received all share the show’s outstanding musical score. Sharing the voices that made history, the powerful score was composed by Shaina Taub — featuring contemporary notes that immerse audiences into the early 20th century when the movement was stirring action. 

Here’s a couple of standout songs that you can expect to hear:

1. Perfectly Aligned

2. The March

3. Wait for It

4. Gotta Get Out

5. Let Mother Vote

6. Wait My Turn

7. Find a Way

8. And many more!

AN AWARD-WINNING LEGACY

SUFFS the musical has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and a roster of awards & nominations proving its amazing ability not only to tell a story, but immerse audiences back in time. Across its Broadway and off-Broadway productions, they’ve won the following:

Tony Awards:

• Best Book of a Musical (Shaina Taub)

• Best Original Score (Shaina Taub)

Outer Critics Circle Awards:

• Outstanding New Broadway Musical

• Outstanding Book of a Musical (Shaina Taub)

• Outstanding Score (Shaina Taub)

Drama Desk Awards

• Outstanding Music (Shaina Taub) 

• Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical (Paul Tazewell)

Across the board, they received a ton of nominations from these and other award-winning bodies, recognizing the musical and its team’s astounding effort to share a powerful story in the best way possible.

WHAT CRITICS SAY

Suffs the Musical generally received positive reviews from critics, praising its music, cast, structure, and book.

“A THEATRICAL MASTERPIECE THAT DEMANDS TO BE SEEN.” — Forbes

“SUFFS HUMANIZES, EMPOWERS, MOVES, AND ENTERTAINS.” — Chicago Tribune

“THRILLING, INSPIRING, AND DAZZLINGLY ENTERTAINING.” — Variety

In a review by Frank Rizzo for Variety, he commends the musical’s ability to cover seven years of important events — “efficiently and effectively with artful modulations of intensity, humor, sadness, spunk and joy.” With rich music and an engaging plot which focuses on each character’s struggle amid the women’s suffrage movement, it captures the very essence of these historical turn of events. 

FROM BROADWAY TO THE NATION

Hitting the road for a North American tour, Suffs is all set to empower and uplift souls. Right from your seats, get ready for a wild ride back in time to the early 20th century, traversing the rough journey it took to achieve women’s suffrage. Though the battle extends to the present day, these figures paved the way. 

Coming to ORPHEUM THEATRE MINNEAPOLIS, it’s all set to be an empowering night as they hit the stage. As soon as you enter the hall, the energy is electrifying — especially as the cast takes you through a ride down seven years of history that can be felt to this very day. 

With a big stage, high-tech lights & sound systems, and comfortable seating, it’s an ideal place for a grand production like Suffs. Moreover, there’s plenty of parking spaces and a selection of food & drink spots nearby. Coming to Minneapolis, this vibrant city is the place to be fo a show that’s both entertaining and meaningful with much impact to society.

Tickets are selling with massive demand, so if you’ve been looking for the best seats in the house, better hurry before someone else snatches them up! Book your tickets now!