Photo: Os Galindo
Midtown EastOff-Broadway

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Description

The infamous tennis match between Billy Jean King and Bobby Riggs, known as “The Battle of the Sexes”, was one of the most watched televised sporting events of all time. In recent years, there have been films released about it, both documentary and feature. In this high-energy play, see a shot-by-shot reimagining of the entire match—which spawned debates about sexism, equality and women in sports.

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Location

59E59 Theaters

59 E. 59th St. Manhattan, NY, 10022

Features

Audience
Teens and Adults
Genre
Drama
Type
Performance
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