If you’re grappling with existential dread post-election, strap in, because “Suffs” on Broadway might be the emotional rollercoaster you didn’t know you needed – brought to you by none other than Blake Lively, our trusty Instagram tour guide.
Yes, Blake swooped in on Instagram Stories to sing the praises of “Suffs,” a musical with an all-female cast that’s essentially a turbocharged history lesson set in the early 1900s, featuring America’s original “girlbosses” – the suffragists. Picture it: corsets, speeches, and relentless pursuit of the right to vote, all set to music. It’s feminist history, but make it Broadway.
Blake couldn’t stop gushing. “I saw this Broadway show last month that I literally cannot get out of my head. Suffs!” Blake began in her Instagram post, no doubt with the intensity of someone who just found out her favorite bronzer was being discontinued.
She went on, “It’s funny, educational, a riot, and SO moving. Like, grab-your-heart-and-don’t-let-go moving.” She even praised it for covering every perspective under the sun, from conservative to liberal, different backgrounds, ages, and hairstyles. It’s like a melting pot, but instead of fondue, you get feminist fervor. Blake pretty much said you’ll leave the theater holding hands with strangers, singing kumbaya because it’s that unifying.
Then, in classic Blake fashion, she dropped a line that hit right in the feels. “This one element – UNITY – struck me most because of how divided the world feels, especially on the eve of an election,” she said. And let’s be real, if Blake’s feeling the divide, then yeah, we’re feeling the divide too.
But she wasn’t done. She ended with a passionate call to action: “I can’t recommend this musical enough. People say it’s like the female Hamilton, and sure, while that might not cover all the nuances, I get it. It’s history, it’s politics, but it’s also a full-blown party with some serious emotional whiplash. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even learn something.” Translation: if you miss out, FOMO is 100% guaranteed.
Also, pro-tip: Blake threw in a link to buy tickets, so if you’re really feeling that mid-week existential crisis, go ahead and take her up on it.
And as if her epic Instagram rave wasn’t enough, Blake also shared a few candid shots from her night out, giving us a peek at her Broadway crew, including model Hunter McGrady and a gang of her besties. Because if Blake loves it, she’s definitely bringing the squad. So, hurry up, grab your tickets, and join the “Suffs” revolution before it closes in January 2025!
