Billie Jean King News

Former heavyweight boxing champion and mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2022 ESPYS, airing live on ABC. The award is given to a deserving member of the sporting world who makes a difference far beyond the field of play, impacting the world in indelible ways.

SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films has announced McENROE, a captivating and powerful film that dives deep into the life of John McEnroe, one of tennis’ all-time greats who rose to world No. 1 for four consecutive years, all the while battling intense bouts of perfectionism and self-doubt.

“You Can’t Stop the Music” as the Village People say and this might have been the mission of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) as they sang their hearts out in esteemed composer Andrew Lippa’s original work entitled Unbreakable.  This East coast premiere by Mr. Lippa (composer of the musicals The Wild Party, Big Fish, and the oratorio I am Harvey Milk) was originally planned for 2020 but thanks to the “unbreakable” GMCW spirit, this fascinating work by Mr. Lippa was finally presented at the Lincoln Theatre.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

What would Cleopatra, Cathy Freeman, Frida Kahlo, Billie Jean King, Malala Yousafzai, Mary Magdalene, Maya Angelou and Virginia Woolf sound like if you heard them sing? 

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce the final line up for SummerStage Jubilee.

On August 26th at 9pm ET, a free virtual concert will be taking place, marking milestones in women's voting rights and inspiring people to vote, support free, fair and safe elections, and help increase the number of women in elected office.

City Parks Foundation has announced SummerStage Jubilee, a free benefit concert supporting CPF's programs in parks, taking place across all SummerStage social platforms (SummerStage Instagram, SummerStage YouTube, Facebook page and Twitch) via live stream on Thursday, September 17 at 8:00PM EST.