Premieres Friday, May 8 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app
Featuring book, music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway in December 2024 tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together – or, in some cases, tore them apart. The large ensemble cast includes Taub as Alice Paul, Tony winners Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells and Emily Skinner as Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn, Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt, Hannah Cruz as Inez Millholland, Grace McLean as President Woodrow Wilson and many others.
Great Performances: Suffs is part of “Broadway’s Best” from Great Performances on PBS premiering Fridays, May 8-29 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS App. Running through May and June, this lineup is the centerpiece of The WNET Group’s Broadway and Beyond collection that celebrates theater productions and the people who bring them to life.