WISCONSIN PREMIERE
The First Lady of Television
April 8-25, 2027
WRITTEN BY James Sherman
DIRECTED BY Jen Uphoff Gray
“A period piece embedded with a razor’s edge of contemporary urgency and spliced through with comedy…
– Chicago Sun-Times
In 1950, Gertrude Berg was a household name: writer, producer, and star of “The Goldbergs,” America’s first family sitcom. But when her co-star was accused of Communism, she faced an impossible choice: protect him and risk everything, or bow to the demands of sponsors and censors.
This vibrant new play brings a trailblazing entertainer to life in a story of art, integrity, and the political pressures that shaped (and still shape) American entertainment.
A drama about loyalty. A comedy about television. A story as relevant now as it was then.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show
Runtime:
TBD
Performance Dates:
April 8-25, 2027
Age Recommendations:
Ages 13+
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
