Shaina Taub's SUFFS at the Public to feature Phillipa Soo, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella, Grace McLean, Taub, and more — Page 3

Easy to be a "hot" show & sell out off-Bway...let's wait & see what people think once they actually get to see it...if it's good & extends into the summer I may try to see it ìn July...though there are a number of shows I've got my fingers crossed hoping they'll extend. Of upcoming off-Bway shows, I'd have thought Bedwetter has more potential to be a "hot" ticket (or at least lukewarm body temperature ;p).

For my money, Suffs sounds like it could use a WHOLE LOT more shirtless chorus boys. Right now it just sounds like sitting through a lecture.

Updated On: 3/11/22 at 09:40 AM

FYI:

A single for the first preview just popped back, which I picked up.

Yesterday, I had purchased a single seat for the performance on April 1, which I returned when the first preview ticket became available.

As such, there is 1 face value ticket for the performance on April 1 available from the Public right now.

TaffyDavenport said: "Several great seats just popped for for next Saturday's matinee, and a few for the evening. The Public usually keeps randomly releasing seats, so it's always good to keep checking."

And I'm guessing it's more likely than not that at some point during their previews they'll announce an extension, or not long after opening. Definitely at some point.

Has anyone actually seen this yet?

The first 3 shows were cancelled, so it starts previews tomorrow night.

The first preview is actually tomorrow night, Sunday, March 13.

EDIT: sorry, did not see that this was already clarified. Never mind.

Updated On: 3/12/22 at 10:05 PM

jacobsnchz14 said: "Anyone attending tonight?"

No but I did try my dang best to get a rush ticket this morning. They were snatched up immediately (not surprising)

Updated On: 3/13/22 at 05:37 PM

Yessss. Hope it's wonderful!

TaffyDavenport said: "Found an Instagram pic of the huge set design"

As the prostitute once said, it's not the looks, it's the stairs.

I also saw the first preview tonight. I agree with the strong music and performances. The music has a very Natasha, Pierre feel to it with a Hamilton undercurrent. I was concerned about seeing a Wiki entry onstage, and while it was certainly a linear telling of the story, struggles and people involved in the Suffragist (I was paying attention) movement, there were enough interesting and varied songs, winning characterizations, and occasional humorous elements to keep it compelling and educational from start to finish. The only things that would improve this in my personal opinion are a little tightening, particularly in the first act, and some more creative or varied sets and staging. Definitely would recommend, if you can get a ticket.

Out of curiosity, how big is the band? That quick curtain call video sounds like solo piano (but sometimes numbers go into previews before they're fully orchestrated).

2 said: "The all-female band joins the cast on stage for the curtain call, which is why it is piano-only. There are 11 players in the band, all sounding great."

Aha! Rad.

Excited to see this and hear more from folks who attend.

Is this a show that gets particularly emotional/weepy? No doubt it's empowering and informational, but finding the depths of emotional humanity in the characters is probably what ultimately helps it find a Broadway-sized audience (not unlike Hamilton). That, and the accessibility of the score.

Updated On: 3/14/22 at 12:23 AM