Celebrate Women's Equality Day With a Free Screening of Tony-Winning Musical 'Suffs'

Following the annual Women’s Equality Day Parade, the League of Women Voters of Door County will host a free community screening of "Great Performances: Suffs," the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that chronicles the American women’s suffrage movement and the determined leaders who fought for the right to vote. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary pizza and popcorn while supplies last.

Event Schedule

• 5:00 p.m. – Women’s Equality Day Car Parade along Church Street and Highway 42 in Egg Harbor

• 5:30 p.m. – Community gathering featuring live music and guest speakers at the Kress Pavilion

• 6:30 p.m. – Free screening of "Great Performances: Suffs" in the Kress Pavilion’s Great Hall

More information about the event is available at https://www.lwvdoorcounty.org/events.

About Great Performances: Suffs

Written by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, who also stars as suffrage leader Alice Paul, Suffs was filmed during its Broadway run in December 2024 and tells the powerful story of the American women’s suffrage movement. The production explores the friendships, sacrifices, conflicts, and determination that shaped the decades-long campaign for women's voting rights.

The acclaimed cast includes Tony Award 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 Milholland, Grace McLean as President Woodrow Wilson, and many other Broadway performers.

The production is part of PBS's Great Performances series and its "Broadway’s Best" collection, which showcases acclaimed theatrical productions and celebrates the artists behind them.

About the League of Women Voters of Door County

The League of Women Voters of Door County is a local chapter of the national, nonpartisan League of Women Voters and one of 21 chapters across Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to encouraging informed civic participation, educating voters, and promoting public engagement in government through research, education, and advocacy.

The League does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates. Its mission focuses on three key areas: helping citizens become informed voters, providing nonpartisan education on public policy issues, and advocating for positions adopted through the League's established processes.

Founded in 1952 by residents of Sturgeon Bay, including Jay Jacquelyn (Draeb) Bass, Mary Berg, Eunice Schlintz, and other community leaders, the organization continues to promote civic engagement and informed participation in local, state, and national government. For additional information, visit lwvdoorcounty.org.