WILDWOMAN

WILDWOMAN By Kat Sandler Directed by Jamie King. In association with Gateway Theatre. APRIL 21 – MAY 10, 2026

Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, WILDWOMAN dives into the lives of three powerful women as they fight for survival, influence, and legacy within the treacherous walls of a royal court.

Newly-arrived in France, Queen-to-be Catherine de Medici must contend with her unruly husband, a scheming lady-in-waiting and the king’s power-hungry mistress as she struggles to give the kingdom what it needs most: an heir. But it’s Pete, the King’s pet wildman, a caged-oddity kept for amusement, who has the most surprising impact on their lives. His friendly and feral presence gradually awakens Catherine’s own wild side, and once she unleashes it, no one is safe from her vengeful wrath. A viciously bold and sexy comedy, WILDWOMAN is about what happens when we let the monster out. Being bad never felt so good.

*Audience Advisory: Suggested for ages 16+, mature content, strong language, and sexual situations