All articles tagged with #womens suffrage
During the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bake sales and cookbooks featuring recipes like kiss cakes and ginger cookies were used as fundraising tools and to promote women's roles in society, helping to garner support for women's voting rights while strengthening community ties.
The article discusses the latest episode of HBO's 'The Gilded Age,' highlighting key plot developments such as Bertha's impactful visit to England, the exploration of women's suffrage, and the shocking death of John Adams, along with insights from director Deborah Kampmeier about the show's production and storytelling choices.
"Suffs," a new Broadway musical by Shaina Taub, tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, focusing on the final push from 1913 to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. The show has been heavily rewritten and improved since its Off Broadway premiere in 2022, with a new score and recasting. Taub's approach highlights the infighting within the movement, portraying leaders like Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, and Ruza Wenclawska. The musical is a smart and noble portrayal of the fight for women's right to vote, offering a catchy and engaging narrative of the historical struggle.
The new musical "Suffs" about women's suffrage, featuring an all-female creative team, including producer Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai, is set to open on Broadway with extensive revisions. The show aims to educate and entertain audiences about the American suffrage movement, with Clinton and Yousafzai expressing their excitement and involvement in the production. The musical has been praised for its timely and humorous approach, addressing the global pushback against women's rights and drawing parallels to current events, making it a relevant and impactful production.