SUFFS

Step into the passionate and electrifying world of SUFFS, the critically acclaimed Broadway musical that brings the radical women's suffrage movement to vivid, thunderous life. With a bold score and unflinching storytelling, SUFFS chronicles the fierce, complicated, and inspiring struggle of the women who fought for the right to vote — their triumphs, their rifts, and their unbreakable resolve. This is history reimagined as pure theatrical electricity, performed at the magnificent Des Moines Civic Center across a landmark run from April 30 through early May 2026. Experience a production that has captivated audiences and critics alike with its sharp wit, soaring anthems, and deeply human portraits of suffragists including Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, and Carrie Chapman Catt. SUFFS does not shy away from the tensions and contradictions within the movement, making it as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. The Des Moines Civic Center provides a stunning grand-stage backdrop worthy of this powerful story. With multiple performances running Thursday through Sunday, there are plenty of opportunities to witness this once-in-a-generation musical event. Whether you are a theatre devotee, a history enthusiast, or simply someone moved by stories of courage and conviction, SUFFS delivers an unmissable evening of world-class musical theatre that will leave you inspired long after the final curtain falls.