The original musical about the Suffragists who fought and won the right to vote for women!

19: The Musical is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote – The 19th Amendment.

The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel. Alice Paul and the suffragist’s fight for equality have been re-imagined for a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate for years to come.

My Review

I wonder whether I would have joined these women if I had been alive back then? Would I have been brave enough? I doubt it. Yes I would have marched, but they were subjected to some terrible things. When Alice Paul goes on hunger strike in prison she is force fed with raw eggs, a nurse (albeit reluctantly) being ordered to hold her mouth open so the eggs can be rammed down her throat. Would I even have had the courage to refuse to hold her mouth open? Because standing by and doing something you don’t believe in is as bad as those giving the orders. But that’s an argument for another day.

Alice Paul, Ida B Wells, Carrie Chapman Catt, Lucy Burns, Inez Milholland (oh my God when she dies) and Susan B Anthony are the forgotten women who suffered for their cause at the turn of the last century until the suffrage bill was ratified in 1920. Without them American women would not have the vote. I’m surprised Donald Trump doesn’t want to take it away from them. But again I digress.

Here in England the Pankhursts and Emily Wilding Davison (who famously threw herself under the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby) for instance, are household names. They’ve made films and documentaries about them. The names I’ve listed above maybe household names in America – I’m afraid I don’t know.

19 The Musical (named after the 19th amendment) is a combination of the spoken word and songs in both the Jazz and Soul genres with a touch of Gospel. I particularly liked the songs in Act 1 Scene 19 ‘At Last Free’ and Act 2 Scene 4 the ‘Victory’ song. Also the amazing ‘Reclaiming My Time’ at the end. All the singers are very strong and some play multiple parts which I didn’t realise until the end credits.

I’d love to see it live on stage with all the costumes and sets. It would be fantastic. Of course it’s a true story and we can thank these courageous women for what they gave us, both here in the UK and in the US.

Many thanks to @lovebookstours for inviting me to be part of #19TheMusical blog tour.

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