A performance of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Suffs” was briefly disrupted by protesters who unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chanted “Cancel ‘Suffs!'” The protest lasted only 20 seconds before the demonstrators were removed from the theater by staff. The show, written by Shaina Taub and produced by Hillary Clinton, has been praised for its exploration of racism within the suffragist movement and the contributions of Black women to the cause.
The protesters, self-described as “radical, anti-racist, queer feminists,” criticized the musical as a “rehashed white feminism” and a “betrayal of the next generation of feminists.” While the show’s producers did not directly address the group’s complaints, they emphasized that the safety of cast and audience members was not compromised during the disruption.
This incident marks the second disruption of a Broadway show in recent months, following a protest at “An Enemy of the People” in March. Despite the brief interruption, “Suffs” continues to receive accolades, including two Tony Awards. The musical’s exploration of racism and its acknowledgement of Black women’s contributions to the suffragist movement have resonated with many audience members. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of diversity and inclusivity in the arts.
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