Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies at Laurie Beechman Theatre
Dates: 7/31/2026 - 11/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 West 42nd Street
New York NY, NY 10036
Phone: 8056987150
Tickets: 45-60
Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies is an acclaimed solo play written and performed by Jessica Sherr and directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter.
Audiences meet the woman behind the legend as Bette Davis recounts the triumphs, heartbreaks, and fearless choices that transformed her into one of Hollywood's most influential and enduring icons. From her rise to stardom to her groundbreaking battle against the Hollywood studio system, the play celebrates a woman whose determination and courage forever changed the entertainment industry.
Since premiering in 2008, Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies has captivated audiences in 35 states and three countries, including acclaimed engagements at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, London's St. James Theatre, Chicago's Athenaeum Center, and theaters throughout the United States.
On Friday, July 31, Jessica Sherr will celebrate a major milestone as she reaches the 500th performance of Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies, launching an exciting new residency at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theater District. The residency continues with performances on September 22, October 14, and November 18.
Adding an extraordinary layer of authenticity, Sherr performs wearing Bette Davis' original red scarf and turquoise gloves, gifted to her by Kathryn Sermak, Bette Davis' longtime assistant and confidante, after she read the play.
Fasten your seat belts—it's going to be a fabulous night!
Performance Schedule
Friday, July 31, 2026 • 7:00 PM (500th Performance Celebration)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • 9:30 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • 9:30 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 • 9:30 PM
Venue
Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Tickets
$45–$60
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