Billie Jean King News

In recent months, hundreds of athletes have spoken in court about the extensive abuse suffered at the hands of the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor, who was trusted and supported for decades. Their strength and resolve in speaking out have brought the darkness of sexual abuse to light and inspired many others to speak up about their own experiences. In recognition of their undisputed bravery, they will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award when 'The 2018 ESPYS' air live on WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (8:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

In recent months, hundreds of athletes have spoken in court about the extensive abuse suffered at the hands of the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor, who was trusted and supported for decades. Their strength and resolve in speaking out have brought the darkness of sexual abuse to light and inspired many others to speak up about their own experiences. In recognition of their undisputed bravery, they will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award when “The 2018 ESPYS” air live on WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (8:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. 

In her new show A HYMN TO HER at Feinstein's/54 Below, Liz Callaway paid tribute to numerous women who have served as her role models.

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include:

In recent months, hundreds of athletes have spoken in court about the extensive abuse suffered at the hands of the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor, who was trusted and supported for decades. Their strength and resolve in speaking out have brought the darkness of sexual abuse to light and inspired many others to speak up about their own experiences. In recognition of their undisputed bravery, they will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award when 'The 2018 ESPYS' air live on WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (8:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

In recent months, hundreds of athletes have spoken in court about the extensive abuse suffered at the hands of the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor, who was trusted and supported for decades. Their strength and resolve in speaking out have brought the darkness of sexual abuse to light and inspired many others to speak up about their own experiences. In recognition of their undisputed bravery, they will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award when “The 2018 ESPYS” air live on WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (8:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. 

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 43 rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Ashley Judd, Billie Jean King, Claire Danes, Elizabeth Marvel, Hoda Kotb, Issa Rae, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Katie Couric, Megan Mullally, Pam Oliver, Reese Witherspoon, and Shirley Strawberry, along with some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. Local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27 at Cipriani in New York City.

Join Joe's Pub at The Public for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and special performances in Joe's Pub to support The Vanguard Award & Residency, a celebration of pioneering artists whose work is distinctly rooted in American life and pop culture.

Citizen and The Walt Disney Company today announced that Citizen will be the Official Timepiece of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. and Marvel New Media's Creative Space.

Emmy Award winner and Tony® nominee Liz Callaway returns to Feinstein's/54 Belowin her all new show, A Hymn to Her, for four performances only: May 22, 24, 25 and 27 at 7PM.

NYC Pride announces its four Grand Marshals slated to lead the 49 th NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Billie Jean King, Lambda Legal, Tyler Ford, and Kenita Placide will helm this year's 'defiantly different' demonstration of LGBTQ+ members of the community. This year's NYC Pride March also undergoes a change to its iconic route along 5 th Avenue. The new route refocuses the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ movement to a place of prominence at the beginning of the March.

California State University, Los Angeles will honor fiction writer and editor Nalo Hopkinson and writer and producer Cheo Hodari Coker during Eagle-Con, a celebration of science fiction, fantasy, comic books, and superheroes.

A+E Networks will debut Biography presents: History, Herstory, an engaging on-air short form series in honor of 'Women's History Month' beginning today, March 1. Presented by a range of influential voices, including Julianna Margulies, Kristin Davis, Laverne Cox, Bernice King, the series brings the powerful stories of prominent women throughout history from Maya Angelou to Joan of Arc to air across multiple A+E Networks channels. Biography presents: History, Herstory will begin premiering today, and will air throughout the month of March in prime time slots across HISTORY, Lifetime and A&E.

BALLS performances canceled through Wednesday, February 7 due to actor injury New York, New York February 3, 2017-Due to an injury sustained at Friday evening's performance by Ellen Tamaki, who stars as Billie Jean King, One Year Lease has canceled performances of BALLS through Wednesday, February 7 so she can recover to full performance readiness. Performances will resume on Thursday, February 8 at 7 PM.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)'s 26th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. BVLGARI is the gala event's generous Presenting Sponsor.

One Year Lease Theater Company, Stages Repertory Theatre, and the cast and creative team of BALLS celebrated their opening night at the full-sized model apartment within the 53w53 Sales Gallery.

New Season of REAL SPORTS Kicks Off Tuesday on HBO

California State University, Los Angeles has partnered with Ballet Hisp nico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, to launch a ground-breaking program, Community Arts Partnership LA in 2018.

California State University, Los Angeles has partnered with Ballet Hisp nico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, to launch a ground-breaking program, Community Arts Partnership LA in 2018.