19 The Musical, Jennifer Schwed
19 The Musical, Jennifer Schwed
List: $7.99 | Sale: $5.60
Club: $3.99

19: The Musical
An American Suffrage Story

Author: Jennifer Schwed, Doug Bradshaw

Narrator: Katie Ganem, Millicent Scarlett, Maria Ciarrocchi, Brenda Parker, Meredith Eib, Brian Lyons-Burke, Elizabeth Keith, Sidney Davis, Karen Spigel, Odette Gutierrez del Arroyo

Unabridged: 2 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/26/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, History, Women, Art


Synopsis

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.Originally created and performed on stage, 19: The Musical has been adapted for a new medium to reach a broader audience through audiobooks.Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, ​​​​​​​Music Composed & Arranged by Charlie Barnett

Reviews

Goodreads review by CAROLYN on April 09, 2024

19: The Musical by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw is a full cast musical. The write is about a group of women that paved the way for women to have the rights that we have today. Without these women and the trials and tribulations they experienced and suffered, women would still be viewed as nothi......more

Goodreads review by Kim on April 20, 2024

This is an audiobook recording of 19: the Musical. This is the story of women's suffrage and the women who worked so hard to make the 19th Amendment happen. Told in spoken word and brilliant and catchy songs, 19 is not to be missed. While I am sure seeing a live production would be the ultimate expe......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on April 11, 2024

I really enjoyed this. I love musicals and I am also a feminist. I wish they taught our journey as women in school. All of it. I was deeply moved by the performance and I’ll be thinking about it for days… well done (lots of clapping!) Thanks Through the 4th Wall via NetGalley.......more

Goodreads review by Amorina on August 15, 2024

Make sure you clear your schedule just like you would if you were going to the theater when you sit down to listen to this book because you will absolutely not want to put it down. I’d recommend gathering the other important women in your life and putting it on the speakers to enjoy together! As a tr......more

Goodreads review by Angel on April 03, 2024

"19: The Musical" is an audio full cast version of the musical called "19" about the Women's Suffrage Movement in America. The songs are excellent and very catchy. The musical tells of the biggest challenges and public actions of the movement. They used the phrase, "Organize, Agitate, Educate," to d......more