Victoria Woodhull, a suffrage leader from the late 1860s, was the first woman to run for president on a nationally recognized ticket 152 years ago, showcased in the opera 'Mrs. President'.
Bond highlights Woodhull's story as ‘messy’, emphasizing the intertwining of scandal, sex, and politics, drawing parallels to contemporary figures, including former President Trump.
Mrs. President features two significant characters: Victoria Woodhull, a trailblazer backed by railway tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Henry Ward Beecher, a prominent pastor of his time.
The opera, with music by Victoria Bond, celebrates a historical milestone while also navigating the complexities and controversies surrounding Woodhull's life and political ambitions.
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