Grey Gardens: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Grey Gardens tells the unique story of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, “Little” Edie Beale. The musical takes us on a journey from their life of luxury and promise to their descent into poverty and reclusiveness. Grey Gardens explores themes of family, isolation, and the passage of time, shedding light on the complexities of this mother-daughter relationship.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
Cast Size: 9
Genre: Biography
Setting: 1940s, 1970s / USA (New York)
Creative Team
Music: Scott Frankel
Lyrics: Michael Korie
Book: Doug Wright
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝
Licensing
Grey Gardens is available to license internationally through Broadway Licensing➝.
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Aging, Biographical, Child Roles, Family, Female Leads, Jazz, Non-Linear, True Story
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