Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical by Doug Wrigh

Description: Grey Gardens: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical by Doug Wright 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 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description (Applause Libretto Library). 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 Author Biography Doug Wrights "Quills" received the 1995 Kesselring Prize for Best New American Play from the National Arts Club and a 1995 "Village Voice" Obie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting. Wright also wrote the screenplay adaptation of "Quills," making his motion picture debut. The film was named Best Picture by the National Board of Review and was also nominated for three Oscars. Some of Wrights other plays include "Interrogating the Nude," "Watbanaland," "The Stonewater Rapture," "Dinosaurs," and a musical, "Buzzsaw Berkeley," which features songs by Michael John LaChiusa. Wright has Long Description musical theatre/librettos Details ISBN1557837341 Author Doug Wright Short Title GREY GARDENS Pages 149 Publisher Applause Theatre & Cinema Book Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1557837341 ISBN-13 9781557837349 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 782.140 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-08-31 Residence US Birth 1962 Series Applause Libretto Library Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers Subtitle The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781557837349 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137152665;

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