Broads is the culmination of women empowerment. A celebration of taking back the word of broad and owning like no one can. The term used to be considered a negative and in my opinion had to be made up by a man. The show is short, powerful, and leaves women understanding the power in every flow of their body and life that exists.
What to know Before Seeing Broads
Broads is definitely for an older crowd. I would caution taking anyone who isn’t at best 16 years and older. There are strong sexual references that may not be suitable for a younger crowd. The show has no intermission and is runs for about 75 minutes in length. Make sure that you take heed that some performances require a mask and others do not. Plan to get there about 20 minutes before. If you are parking your car, there is a parking lot around the corner. There are also drinks and snacks available to purchase before the show as well. If you have visited 1812 Productions before you probably have one of the industry reusable cups. Plan to bring that back to save money on your drinks.
Why is Broads a Great Show
Outside of it being a great message the actresses are all talented. Mixing cabaret and acting I loved the flow of the show. If you love a good cabaret with amazing punchlines this show is for you. This show showcases Rebecca Robbins, MB Scallen, and Melanie Finister. As soon as it started I knew it would great. The energy between them was dynamic. Showcasing some of the amazing women from the 1920-1960s it was also a history lesson into the women who were told that they were “too much” to handle. A sketch comedy that has so many truths even with women of today I was honored to simply be a woman. It’s an instant flip of what is proper and right to owning and doing the things that mean the most to you regardless if it makes others happy.
History of Censoring Women
Hearing that women like they can still be today had to censor their music is crazy. For instance women back in the 1920-1960s did things like used food to explore sexual lyrics to not have them banned. The way women are still being a little more open in their lyrics but still ridiculed for it makes no sense. Men are the most raw calling women way worse words than broads. They use more than enough explicit language when describing sex too. The history of censorship is alive and well and you will see it play out in Broads.
My Personal Takeaways
The messaging of women empowerment is real. Having these actresses display their talent in Broads was unmatched. I enjoyed the musical numbers. Not all of the lessons were given in musical form. However if they had that would have been fine with me. They was singing and had talent. In addition I felt like the play’s length was perfect. It gave a synopsis and used women that we the audience either have or haven’t heard of before. Our knowledge of the women didn’t take away from the messaging. If anything it made me go home and Google many of them to learn more of them. It’s comedic while you are learning and being entertained. A lot of the jokes and punchlines are going to have sexual innuendos.
Broads is in production until February 26th. Highly recommend for any of your friends but makes a great Galentine’s Day activity as well. Get your tickets now. The only question I have for when you do view it is are you a broad or do you support broads? Thank you to 1812 Productions as well as Bryan Buttler Media Relations for having me. If you remember I was just at another 1812 Productions play, This is the Week That is.
