Jean King News

Photos: Elton John's 2026 Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $10.6 Million

by Josh Sharpe — March 16, 2026

The 34th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party was held on Sunday at West Hollywood Park, raising $10.

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Cephas Jones, & More Attend US Open Day 4

by Josh Sharpe — August 28, 2025

Day 4 of the U.

Photo: Chicago Shakespeare's BILLIE JEAN Welcomes Billie Jean King And Ilana Kloss

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2025

Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King attended the August 5 performance of Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joined by her wife Ilana Kloss.

Review: BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — July 25, 2025

In Chilina Kennedy, director Marc Bruni and Lauren M.

San Francisco Opera To Present Inaugural Pride Concert In June

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2025

Coinciding with San Francisco's annual Pride Weekend, San Francisco Opera celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with a special Pride Concert featuring immersive projections and a post-show dance party on Friday, June 27 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Video: National Geographic Releases Official Trailer for SALLY

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2025

National Geographic Documentary Films has released the trailer, a new film that honors the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space.

All Female Tap Dance Band The Syncopated Ladies Announced At Lied Center

by A.A. Cristi — January 10, 2025

The Syncopated Ladies will be at the Lied Center on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm.

Reneé Rapp to Appear in SESAME STREET Season 55 Premiere

by Josh Sharpe — January 9, 2025

Renee Rapp, pop singer and star of Mean Girls, is set to appear in the 55th season premiere of Sesame Street.

TODAY's Hoda Kotb & Al Roker Return for NBC's 136th Rose Parade Coverage

by Josh Sharpe — December 23, 2024

Per tradition, NBC will ring in the new year with a live broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade.

Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women.

Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction

by Josh Sharpe — September 25, 2024

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction.

Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS

by Bruce Glikas — September 18, 2024

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more.

Barbra Streisand, Carole King, & More Join United Nations to Ignite Climate Justice Campaign

by Josh Sharpe — September 13, 2024

Neil Young, Barbra Streisand, Annie Lennox, Carole King, and Cyndi Lauper join the United Nations' 'Right Here, Right Now' campaign to promote global climate justice.

Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open

by Blair Ingenthron — September 1, 2024

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast of Hell's Kitchen at the US Open in the video here!

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shoshana Bean, & More Attend Day 1 of the US Open Main Draw

by Josh Sharpe — August 27, 2024

Day 1 of the 2024 US Open Championships kicked off yesterday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

The Music of HELL'S KITCHEN Will Be Heard During the U.S. Open

by Stephi Wild — August 19, 2024

The music of Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen will be heard across channels and platforms during the three weeks of the US Open, thanks to a new partnership with the USTA and ESPN.

Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 15, 2024

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage.

Listen: Chilina Kennedy On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2024

Broadway star Chilina Kennedy joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast for an inspiring and fun interview.

Photos: Inside the Performance of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Studio 54

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2024

Alan Cumming brought his new one-man show Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age to Studio 54 last night, March 11.

Opera Parallèle Reveals BIRDS & BALLS Bullhorn Programs

by Stephi Wild — February 16, 2024

Opera Parallèle will continue its 14th anniversary season with the premiere of Birds & Balls, an ingenious pairing of two witty one-act operas regarding sportsmanship, competition and gender equality.