Love All at La Jolla Playhouse - Mandell Weiss Theatre

*Love All* is the triumphant story of the rise of sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King. The trailblazer for equality faced tough competition on the court and adversity in the world, all against a backdrop of the massive social changes of the 1960s and 70s. With the support of Billie Jean King herself and featuring Broadway star Chilina Kennedy, *Love All* features a line-up of tennis legends whose lives intertwined with Billie Jean’s extraordinary career - Alice Marble, Althea Gibson, Margaret Court, Rosie Casals, Arthur Ashe and more. This exciting world premiere comes from the pen of award-winning playwright, professor, actor and author Anna Deavere Smith (whose screen roles include *The West Wing* and *Nurse Jackie*). Deavere Smith’s artistry is evidenced by the groundbreaking work that she has created for more than four decades, including the Tony-Award nominated *Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992*. Under the skillful hand of director Marc Bruni (director of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*), *Love All* asks not just what it takes to be a champion, but what it takes to change the course of history.