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A Women’s Suffrage Splendiferous Extravaganza!
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This show is an original music-theater work, inspired by turn-of-the-century vaudeville, in which our daring Maestra Impresaria guides us through the comedic, tragic, and untold stories of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States.
Through unique adaptations of suffrage propaganda, including plays and popular songs, as well as newly commissioned songs from NYC-based composer Lacy Rose, Maestra Impresaria and her troupe lead us on an exhilarating jaunt, as we celebrate, explore, and problematize this historic fight to win the vote. By examining the intersection of the voices of historic women and American women of today, we ask the audience to consider how far we have come in building an equal and just society for all women. |
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A Women's Suffrage Splendiferous Extravaganza! is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and administered by LMCC.
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