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Review: ‘Billie Jean’ tells powerful, rousing story of tennis icon Billie Jean King in warp speed
The play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater dramatizes the dramatic, and impactful, life of a legend with a muscular performance by Chilina Kennedy as King.
Review: ‘Billie Jean’ at Chicago Shakes is a straightforward account of a champion’s story
The story of tennis great Billie Jean King, a pioneer of women’s sports, is directed by Marc Bruni in a world premiere play on Navy Pier.
World premiere of play about tennis icon Billie Jean King at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The world premiere of the powerful play "Billie Jean" is now at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The producer, writer and performer sharing the story of the tennis champ said this is a perfect serve for the audience.
Star of 'Billie Jean' transforms into LGBTQ+ icon and tennis star in world premiere play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
There are no balls or rackets onstage, but chameleon-like actor Chilina Kennedy learned some of her moves from tennis legend Billie Jean King herself.
Billie Jean King on today’s tennis, the media and a new play at Chicago Shakespeare about her life
Billie Jean King spoke with the Tribune just after attending Wimbledon and had much to say about the current state of the sport of tennis, as well as about a new play about her life.
World premiere of 'Billie Jean' at Chicago's Shakespeare Theater
She changed the world and the narrative about women’s rights after an infamous tennis match in 1973. Now, the story of Billie Jean King is being told on stage at the Shakespeare Theater.
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