Billie Jean News

The evening will kick off with a star-studded blue carpet and pre-show dinner party with a DJ set by the legendary, award-winning D-Nice, followed by an exclusive concert headlined by global superstar Jennifer Lopez. Find out more info on tickets and sponsorships!

LOVE ALL, a new play by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Marc Bruni will explore the life and career of the legendary Billie Jean King. 

This April, Queens Theatre will present three days of dynamic performances to anchor its first-ever Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta - encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate culture through song, dance, comedy, and fantastic music.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience on Saturday, April 9 at 8pm. Lobby and bar concessions open at 7pm. 

Christopher Wheeldon is one of the most prolific choreographers and outstanding directors in the world today. An OBE and Tony Award-winner for the 2015 Broadway production of An American in Paris (which he also directed), Wheeldon is the director and choreographer of the new musical MJ The Musical, which opened on Broadway February 1. 

Queens Theatre today announced the cultural organization will hold its annual Gala on Monday, May 2, 2022, honoring Melva M. Miller, Chief Executive Officer at the Association for a Better New York and Daniel Zausner, Chief Operating Officer of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Tropicana Las Vegas, Home of the Icons, presents three headlining shows inside the Tropicana Theater celebrating the most iconic musical icons and Laugh Factory, known as one of the most iconic places for comedy.

Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies will perform at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Worcester on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that it will present I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience on Friday, October 1.

City Parks Foundation, the only independent nonprofit to offer programs in public parks in the five boroughs, will hold its 23rd Annual CityParks Tennis Benefit at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 31.  

“‘Remember Her Name’ is a song for anyone who has ever felt less than, forgotten or up against impossible obstacles,” shares Guyton. “I hope this song is a reminder of the importance of self-worth and the power of persistence and perseverance.”

Along with CPF, SummerStage founder Joe Killian is nominated as the Executive Producer of the film with Director Jake McAfee and Producer Jonathan Olson. Killian created SummerStage 35 years ago and is a music and entertainment powerhouse, a two-time Emmy award winner (both as Executive Producer).

Marquis Who's Who has announced the honorees for its June Maker’s List, featuring figures from the LGBTQ+ community as catalysts for change in recognition of Pride Month. Each month, the Marquis Maker’s List highlights both renowned and lesser-known individuals, who have proved to be remarkable and pioneering in their fields of endeavor.

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month.

Lambert Jackson today announce Well-Behaved Women, a new song cycle by Carmel Dean celebrating women across history. Directed by Julie Atherton, with musical direction by Ellie Verkerk, the concert runs for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Friday 3 September 2021.

Guests include Debbie Allen, Sofia Carson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenna Dewan, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Betsey Johnson, Billie Jean King, Tig Notaro, Raven-Symoné and Josie Totah.

At a time when women’s voices are still struggling to be heard, New York based Australian composer and lyricist Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN is a wonderful battle cry of ballads about famous females from history to inspire modern generations to continue to break down the barriers. 

The grant program, created by Jane Walker (by Johnnie Walker) in partnership with IFundWomen and a network of 10 powerful icons including Lucy Liu, Halle Berry and Billie Jean King, celebrates the achievements of women and their boundary-breaking moments on their journey towards a monumental first. Kotee and the Bushwick Film Festival in particular are recognized for their groundbreaking work in film and entertainment, paving the way for underrepresented creators through its first-of-its-kind platform in Brooklyn, NY.

The cast of Well-Behaved Women at the Hayes Theatre has been announced. The cast includes Ursula Yovich, Elenoa Rokobaro, Zahra Newman, and Stefanie Caccamo.

BroadwayWorld had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Yeardley Smith, the actress who has voiced Lisa for over thirty years. Yeardley also hosts the true crime podcast 'Small Town Dicks.'