Lauren Gunderson Brings You The Incredible Story Of Billie Jean King

From playwright Lauren Gunderson (I And You) and director Marc Bruni (The Great Gatsby) comes the inspiring story of tennis legend and feminist hero Billie Jean King. Diving into her fight for equality in sport, as well as her struggle to find herself, Billie Jean will have its world premiere at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater this Summer.

What It's About

Billie Jean always had fire in her belly. As she rises to tennis royalty in the male-dominated 1970s, she sees that the sport - and indeed the world - is far from equal. And she is going to change it, no matter what. Following her journey to stardom and her ongoing fight for gender equality in sport, as well as her private struggles with her identity, Billie Jean is set to be a raw and fascinating take on one of the greatest icons in American sport.