GREY GARDENS THE MUSICAL opened at CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Directed by Michael Wilson, performances of the bittersweet story continue through August 14. BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry opening night - check them out below!
Rachel York and Betty Buckley lead the cast, with, in alphabetical order, Bryan Batt (AMC's "Mad Men"), Peyton Ella, Sarah Hunt, Simon Jones, Katie Silverman, Davon Williams and Josh Young. The cast also includes Olivia Curry, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Steven Good, Melina Kalomas,Michelle London and Rebecca Spencer.
The book for "Grey Gardens" The Musical is by Doug Wright, with music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie. The scenic design is by Jeff Cowie, costumes are by Ilona Somogyi, lighting is by Howell Binkley, sound is by Jon Weston, projections are by Jason H. Thompson, wig design is by Paul Huntley and casting is by Beth Lipari. Hope Clarke is the choreographer,Kevin Stites is the music director, Charles Swan is the associate director/choreographer and the production stage manager is Robert Bennett.
Set in East Hampton, New York, "Grey Gardens" The Musical tells the story of Big Edie and Little Edie, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and their journey from glamorous aristocrats in the 1940s to notorious recluses in the 1970s, living in a crumbling house filled with memories and cats.
Tickets for "Grey Gardens" The Musical are available by calling (213) 972-4400 or online at CenterTheatreGroup.org, or by visiting the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre. The Ahmanson Theatre is located at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, 90012.
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Actress Pamela Guest arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Pamela Guest arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Necar Zadegan arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Necar Zadegan arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Johnathan Del Arco arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Johnathan Del Arco arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Interior designer Demitri Sgourakis and filmmaker Michael Sucsy arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Charles Shaughnessy arrives during the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Charles Shaughnessy arrives during the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actors Renée Taylor and Charles Shaughnessy arrive during the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actors Joe Bologna and Renée Taylor arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Aaron Takahashi arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Aaron Takahashi arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Steven Culp arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Steven Culp arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Vincent Rodriguez III arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Vincent Rodriguez III arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor David Selby arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Spencer Garrett arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actor Bronson Pinchot arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actors Eliza Roberts and Eric Roberts arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actors Eliza Roberts and Eric Roberts arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Perez Hilton arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Perez Hilton arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress LorEtta Devine arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actror Barrett Foa arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Director Michael Wilson arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury and director Michael Wilson arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury and director Michael Wilson arrive for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury arrives for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
The cast take their bows at the curtain call for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
The cast take their bows at the curtain call for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Sarah Hunt, Rachel York and Josh Young take their bows during the curtain call for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Sarah Hunt, Betty Buckley and Josh Young take their bows during the curtain call for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Katie Silverman and Peyton Ella at the party after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Katie Silverman and Peyton Ella at the party after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Rogelio Douglas Jr. poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Josh Young poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Josh Young poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Sarah Hunt poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Sarah Hunt poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Bryan Batt and Rachel York pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Davon Williams and Rachel York pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Steven Good and wife Minea Good pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Steven Good and wife Minea Good pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury and cast member Bryan Batt back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast member Simon Jones and actress Angela Lansbury back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury and cast member Simon Jones back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Davon Williams, Bryan Batt, Rachel York and Simon Jones pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Bryan Batt, Rachel York, Simon Jones, Betty Buckley and Davon Williams pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Bryan Batt, Rachel York, Simon Jones, Betty Buckley and Davon Williams pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Rachel York, Simon Jones and Betty Buckley pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast members Josh Young and Sarah Hunt pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Cast members Josh Young and Sarah Hunt pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Josh Young, Sarah Hunt and director Michael Wilson pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Josh Young, Sarah Hunt and director Michael Wilson pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast member Rachel York, director Michael Wilson and cast member Betty Buckley pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Director Michael Wilson and cast member Betty Buckley pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Rachel York and Betty Buckley pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast members Rachel York and Betty Buckley pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast member Rachel York, director Michael Wilson, cast members Betty Buckley and Bryan Batt pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, cast member Rachel York, director Michael Wilson, cast members Betty Buckley and Bryan Batt pose during the party for the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Actress Angela Lansbury and cast member Rachel York back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actress Angela Lansbury, cast member Rachel York and director Michael Wilson back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actress Jaclyn Smith, José Eber and cast member Betty Buckley back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actress Jaclyn Smith and cast member Betty Buckley back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
From left, actress Angela Lansbury and cast member Betty Buckley back stage after the opening night performance of "Grey Gardens" The Musical at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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