Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' to Debut on Broadway
A play called 'Liberation' is coming to Broadway!
It's about women in the 1970s who meet up to talk and support each other.
They're finding their place in a new wave of feminism.
The play includes a present-day narrator discovering her mother’s past.
It's about how ordinary moments can lead to change.
The play is written by Bess Wohl and directed by Whitney White.
It's coming to Broadway after winning an Outer Critics Circle Award.
Bess Wohl's play 'Liberation' will debut on Broadway this fall.
Previews begin October 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Opening night is set for October 28, with a 14-week engagement.
'Liberation' explores women in a 1970s Ohio consciousness-raising group.
Directed by Whitney White, the play won an Outer Critics Circle Award.
- Who
- Written by Bess Wohl and directed by Whitney White.
- What
- The play 'Liberation' is coming to Broadway.
- When
- Previews begin October 8, opening October 28.
- Where
- James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway.
- Why
- To share the story of women finding their voice.
Play's Themes
Play's Goals
Feminism
Play's Themes
The play is about women's journey to find their place in a new wave of feminism.
Play's Goals
The play highlights the challenges faced by women in the 1970s.
- Play Title
- Liberation
- Playwright
- Bess Wohl
- Director
- Whitney White
- Broadway Previews
- October 8
- Broadway Opening
- October 28
- Run Time
- 14 weeks
- Location
- James Earl Jones Theatre