Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies returns to the Upper West Side for one night only at the historic Triad Theater.
It’s Oscar night, 1939. The LA Times leaks the winners early, and Bette Davis, nominated for Best Actress, knows she’s about to lose to Gone with the Wind’s Scarlett O’Hara. Furious, she storms out of the ceremony—and into her own story.
In this electrifying one-woman show, Jessica Sherr inhabits the legendary Hollywood icon as she battles sexism, ageism, and the iron grip of the studio system. From courtroom showdowns with Warner Brothers to backstage drama with Howard Hughes and William Wyler, Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies dives deep into the fire and fight of one of cinema’s most uncompromising stars.
Directed by Karen Carpenter, this award-winning solo play has captivated audiences around the globe, including sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s St. James Theatre.
🎟️ $45 + $6.40 fee
📍 Triad Theater – 158 W 72nd St, NYC
⏰ 7PM Showtime
🍸 2-beverage minimum per person
Running time: 70 minutes
Buckle up. Bette’s not here to be polite.
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