Critics and audience alike have lauded Ms. Christine Ebersole's performance as Edith Bovier Beale/Little Edie Beale in GREY GARDENS as a "Tour De Force" and a legendary performance that will be talked about in years. As part of my Pre-Tony Broadway Marathon Weekend, I was fortunate enough to witness this. Before the weekend I was more excited about another show........A Chorus Line.......BUT after the marathon......I must say that my favorite show this season is Grey Gardens!
The show is based on the Maysles Brothers 1975 documentary of the same title BUT who knew that the creative team would be able to turn this into a funny, riveting and at the same time heart breaking musical! Ms. Ebersole has a crystal clear pure voice that fills the theatre and gives you goosebumps particularly during the songs Around the World and Another Winter in a Summer Town........that at the end of the musical you hear sobs from the audience.
She is nominated for a Tony this year.....and frankly during intermission Tom, Lani and I looked at each other and said......give her the Tony already!!!!!!
She's not only an amazing actress BUT also an extraordinary woman......as relayed in this NY Times interview.
She also discusses Little Edie Beale's fashion style in this NY TIMES video
ADDENDUM: Here's an interesting article on how Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening are redefining Broadway
Also, check out the sad fate of Little Edie HERE
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