Broadway Musical 'Suffs' to Close January 2025

The Broadway musical 'Suffs,' which tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, will close on January 5, 2025, after approximately ten months on stage. Despite winning two Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score and receiving support from notable producers like Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai, the production has struggled financially, with attendance dropping to 78% capacity and weekly grosses falling significantly since its post-Tony high. The musical, created by Shaina Taub, premiered Off-Broadway in April 2022 and features a largely sung-through narrative centered on suffragist Alice Paul. Following its Broadway run, a national tour is set to begin in Seattle in September 2025. Producers expressed gratitude for the audiences' engagement with the inspiring stories of the suffragists, highlighting the importance of their struggle, especially in an election season. 'Suffs' has been praised as an emotionally stirring representation of the suffragist movement, showcasing both the triumphs and challenges faced by its key figures.