How well do you know the fascinating world of the cult-favorite musical Grey Gardens? Based on the 1975 documentary, this show tells the story of the eccentric Beale women, relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy, as they fall from high society into isolation. Test your knowledge with these trivia facts, from awards won by Christine Ebersole for her dual performance to the show's international productions. Dive in and see how many Grey Gardens details you can remember!
International Productions
- Grey Gardens was produced internationally, including in Australia, Canada, Japan, and Brazil.
- The set design for the Brazilian production of Grey Gardens was showcased at the Prague Quadrennial 2015.
Musical Composition
- Grey Gardens is a musical based on the 1975 documentary about Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter, who were related to Jacqueline Kennedy.
Production Facts
- The musical juxtaposes the Beales' wealth and social prominence in early years with their later life of isolation in a deteriorating mansion.
- In the Grey Gardens musical, one actress plays both 'Big Edie' in the first act and 'Little Edie' in the second act.
- The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2006 at Playwrights Horizons, receiving mixed to positive critical responses, especially praising performances by Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson.
- Christine Ebersole received multiple awards in 2006 for her dual roles, including the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the Drama League Award.
- The Broadway production of Grey Gardens opened in 2006 at the Walter Kerr Theatre and ran for over 300 performances, closing in 2007.
- Grey Gardens on Broadway was nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 2007, winning three, including Best Leading Actress and Best Featured Actress.
- The documentary, 'Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway' explored the making of the musical.
- 'Grey Gardens' was featured in a 'Working in the Theatre' video by the American Theatre Wing in November 2006, providing insight into the production process.
- 'East of Doheny' is the production company associated with 'Grey Gardens', playing a key role in bringing the musical to life.
