Grant Recipients
American Women Heroes Onstage Production Grants support theatrical works that illuminate the lives, achievements, and experiences of women throughout history. These grants help bring female-centered stories to audiences across the country by providing financial assistance to producing organizations committed to developing and presenting new and existing works about remarkable women. We are proud to recognize our grant recipients and celebrate their efforts to ensure that these important stories continue to be shared on stage.
2026 Awardees
American Women Heroes Onstage is proud to announce the recipients of its first production grants: The Suffragist (produced by the Musical Theatre program at Texas Women’s University) and Icons Only (produced by Greenlight Group Productions)
The Suffragist – Produced by Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas
Performances: October 22-24, 2026
The Suffragist tells the story of the final decade of the women’s suffrage movement, featuring historical figures including Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, Lucy Burns, and Anna Howard Shaw. The production will coincide with Texas Woman’s University’s 125th anniversary celebration.
Photo caption: past production photo from Texas Woman’s University Division of Music
Icons Only – Produced by Greenlight Group Productions at The Green Room, New York City
Performances: October 24-25, 2026
Icons Only is an immersive musical that brings together influential women from across American history in a mythical speakeasy where they share stories, wisdom, and perspectives on the progress of women through the decades.
Learn more and get your tickets here.
Photo caption: past production photo from Greenlight Group Productions