Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical [Paperback]

Doug Wright (Author), Scott Frankel (Composer), Michael Korie (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

Grey Gardens is based on the 1975 Albert and David Maysles film about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's eccentric aunt and cousin. The touching - and sometimes heart-wrenching - musical adaptation explores the dysfunctional relationship between former socialite Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, Little Edie, as they languish in a derelict East Hampton manor, Grey Gardens. Propelled by Christine Ebersole's tour-de-force performance, the gorgeous score, and intricate lyrics, the Broadway musical has garnered much critical praise. "An experience no passionate theatergoer should miss." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times

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About the Author

Doug Wright is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright. Scott Frankel is an acclaimed Broadway music director and composer. Michael Korie is a world renowned lyricist. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Applause Theatre and Cinema Books (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557837341
• ISBN-13: 978-1557837349
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, October 27, 2007

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This review is from: Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical (Paperback)

This is a nice paperback version of the complete libretto/script for Grey Gardens, the musical. It includes several photos (the same that are in the show's brochure program) and it is a wonderful volume for any musical theatre lover, especially now that the show has closed. This was a lovingly produced show, and the main reason was the heartfelt music, and the amazing script. What brought this to life was the amazing cast. Read this book and play the CD as you go along, pausing to read the next passage, and you will have a partial "feel" for the show -- although you will miss the wonderful live performances, and the beautiful (and clever) stagecraft - projected cats, and all.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grey Gardens: A work of art, September 26, 2007

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This review is from: Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical (Paperback)

Grey Gardens closed all but too quickly on Broadway. It was absolutley enchanting, thrilling, funny, sad and altogether, brilliant. The music of Scott Frankel, while not represented here, was inventive and complex, while being memorable and tuneful at the same time. The lyrics of Michael Korie, printed in this volume, were witty, moving and intricate. Doug Wright's libretto was absolutely stunning.
Thankfully, the libretto of the show has been released for our reading pleasure. What memories it brings back of this wonderful show and the performances of Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson. Bravo to all involved!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grey Gardens - Truly the Complete Book, August 28, 2008

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Andréa "Dobermom" (Woodhaven, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical (Paperback)

This is definitely the book to purchase if you know the memorable music from the Broadway show Grey Gardens and want to find out more about the "story" as told in between the songs as it happened on stage. The lyrics are complete and although the show is no longer open, you can get a very good feel for the content of the entire play with this book. A must for any Grey Gardens fan.