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Grey Gardens 2006

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: November 2, 2006
Closing: July 29, 2007

Grey Gardens - 2006 Broadway History , Info & More


Based on the film by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer and Susan Froemke

Facing an uncertain future, Edith Bouvier Beale (age 79) and her adult daughter, "Little" Edie (age 57) , are forced to revisit their storied past and come to terms with it – for better, and for worse.


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Out of the Garden with Christine Ebersole
by Steve Leary - August 16, 2007


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Scott Frankel to Conduct 7/18 Performance of 'Gardens'
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2007


Producers of the acclaimed Broadway musical Grey Gardens announced today that the show's composer, Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel, will conduct the Wednesday evening, July 18 performance at 8PM at The Walter Kerr Theatre

Albert Maysles to Discuss Grey Gardens on 'Theater Talk'
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2007


On Friday's 'Theater Talk,' legendary filmmaker Albert Maysles will discuss his classic documentary, Grey Gardens, the inspiration for this season's hit Broadway musical of the same name.

Photo Flash: Amy Tan Visits Grey Gardens
by Mark Rupp - July 4, 2007


Acclaimed The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan recently visited with Tony Award-winning Grey Gardens stars Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson backstage at the hit musical.

Grey Gardens to Close at the Walter Kerr on July 29
by BWW News Desk - July 2, 2007


The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Grey Gardens will play its final performance on Sunday, July 29, 2007

Mary Louise Wilson to Depart Grey Gardens July 29
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2007


Producers of the hit musical Grey Gardens announced today that the opportunity for theater-goers to see the two most acclaimed performances of the 2006-2007 Broadway season - those of Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson, who both won Tony Awards for their work in the musical - will be through Sunday, July 29th only. On that date, Wilson will give her final performance as 'Edith Bouvier Beale' in the acclaimed musical at The Walter Kerr Theatre

Bob Stillman Appears at the Zipper Factory, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2007


Singer/Songwriter, Grey Gardens star and two-time Tony Award nominee Bob Stillman will appear at The Zipper Factory on Monday evening, June 25 at 7:30 PM, performing his original music and lyrics with his 4-piece band.

Photo Flash: Mays and Connolly Visit Grey Gardens
by Mark Rupp - June 21, 2007


Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays and actress Patricia Connolly recently visited with Tony Award-winning Grey Gardens stars Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson backstage at the hit musical.

Photo Flash: Xanthe Elbrick Visits Grey Gardens
by Mark Rupp - June 20, 2007


Tony Award-nominee Xanthe Elbrick, who was recently featured in Broadway's Coram Boy, recently visited with Tony Award-winning Grey Gardens stars Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson backstage at the hit musical.

BWW Video Show Preview: Grey Gardens
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2007


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Photo Coverage: Grey Gardens at Virgin Records
by Mark Rupp - May 11, 2007


In celebration of the recent release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens on PS Classics, Times Square Virgin Megastore presented a special in-store event on Thursday, May 10.

Grey Gardens Featured on Court TV on May 10
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


The hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens will be the subject of a feature on Court TV's popular weekly celebrity news magazine Hollywood Heat, premiering this Thursday, May 10.

Grey Gardens Stars to Take Part in May 10 CD Signing
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007


In celebration of the recent release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens on PS Classics, Times Square Virgin Megastore will present a special in-store event on Thursday, May 10 starting at 5:30 PM

Photo Coverage: National Arts Club Honors Grey Gardens
by Mark Rupp - April 3, 2007


On April 2nd, the National Arts Club presented Albert Mayles and the creative team of Broadway's Grey Gardens with the Medal of Honor for theatre

Photo Coverage:Ebersole Hosts Bloomingdale's Charity Event
by Mark Rupp - March 6, 2007


On Monday, March 5 Bloomingdale's hosted a charity event featuring Christine Ebersole and shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.

Christine Ebersole Featured on 'The Early Show,' 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007


Grey Gardens star and Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole will appear on CBS's national edition of 'The Early Show' this Saturday morning, February 17.

Grey Gardens to Hit Recording Studio for March CD Release
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2007


The hit Broadway musical GREY GARDENS - recently proclaimed the #1 Show of the Year by Time Magazine - will have its Original Broadway Cast Recording recorded and released by PS Classics.

Photo Coverage: Grey Gardens Celebrates 100 Performances
by Mark Rupp - February 8, 2007


The hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens marked its first 100 Broadway performances with a special onstage celebration following the Wednesday, February 7 matinee at The Walter Kerr Theatre

Tony Nominee: Scott Frankel (w/ Matt Cavenaugh & Erin Davie)
by Michael Gilboe - May 16, 2007


When Grey Gardens transferred to Broadway, the cast album had already been recorded for the Off-Broadway production. However, the authrs wrote three new songs that don't appear on that recording. Scott Frankel came by the Broadway Bullet studio along with actors, Matt Cavenaugh and Erin Davie to chat about the show, and sing the new songs

Grey Gardens Marks 100th Show with 2/7 Celebration
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2007


The hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens will mark its first 100 Broadway performances with a special onstage celebration following the Wednesday, February 7 matinee at The Walter Kerr Theatre

Grey Gardens Exclusives to be Heard on Broadway Bullet
by Michael Gilboe - February 5, 2007


Broadway Bullet returns for its second season on Thursday, Feb 8th with exclusive live performances and an interview with Grey Gardens composer Scott Frankel and performers Matt Cavanaugh and Erin Davie.

Photo Coverage: Grey Gardens Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Mark Rupp - January 12, 2007


On January 11th, the cast of Grey Gardens, including stars Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson, appeared at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle for a performance, discussion and CD signing

The After Party Features Grey Garden's Erin Davie 12/29
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2006


The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue THE AFTER PARTY, an informal social gathering for the theatrically inclined. Every Friday from 10:30pm till 2am, join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (MAC & Bistro Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (XL Star), as well as RAY FELLMAN (Captain Louie) at the piano, for this weekly party in the heart of Manhattan's theatre district.

Grey Gardens History

Other Productions of Grey Gardens

2005   New York Reading
New York
2006   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway

Grey Gardens - 2006 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Christine Ebersole
2006 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Christine Ebersole
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2006 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Allen Moyer

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