Photo Flash: 'Grey Gardens' Documentary LA Premiere
By: BWW News Desk May. 02, 2008
'Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway', a new documentary film by East of Doheny with Albert Maysles, had its premiere Los Angeles screening on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at The Landmark Theatres.The event, presented in conjunction with The Actors Fund of America, was preceded by a reception and followed by a discussion with the musical's composer Scott Frankel and lyricist Michael Korie, moderated by journalist Patrick Pacheco (Los Angeles Times, NY1
News).Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway unfolds the creative journey of Albert Maysles' cult classic, Grey Gardens, from non-fiction film to the legendary Broadway musical it became.The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition."Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway"
This new 50-minute documentary unfolds the creative journey of Albert Maysles' cult classic, Grey Gardens – from nonfiction film to spectacularly mounted Broadway musical. Captured in the 1975 Maysles' film Grey Gardens, the indomitable Edith Beale and her
daughter Edie, aunt and cousin to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, were revealed to be a most unique and engaging mother daughter act- inhabiting a folie a deux built upon powerful independence, quirky eccentricity, courage, devotion and love. Their essence and their
story soon catapulted them to cult icon status, an ironic counterpoint to Mrs. Onassis' own such status, and culminating in the ultimate homage: being portrayed on the Broadway stage. The documentary will feature behind-the-scenes footage of the show's rehearsals,
performance and insightful interviews with the creators and cast, as well as a revealing interview with Albert Maysles and relevant insights from Beale authorities, devotees, cultural commentators, audiences and fans.
News).Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway unfolds the creative journey of Albert Maysles' cult classic, Grey Gardens, from non-fiction film to the legendary Broadway musical it became.The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition."Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway"
This new 50-minute documentary unfolds the creative journey of Albert Maysles' cult classic, Grey Gardens – from nonfiction film to spectacularly mounted Broadway musical. Captured in the 1975 Maysles' film Grey Gardens, the indomitable Edith Beale and her
daughter Edie, aunt and cousin to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, were revealed to be a most unique and engaging mother daughter act- inhabiting a folie a deux built upon powerful independence, quirky eccentricity, courage, devotion and love. Their essence and their
story soon catapulted them to cult icon status, an ironic counterpoint to Mrs. Onassis' own such status, and culminating in the ultimate homage: being portrayed on the Broadway stage. The documentary will feature behind-the-scenes footage of the show's rehearsals,
performance and insightful interviews with the creators and cast, as well as a revealing interview with Albert Maysles and relevant insights from Beale authorities, devotees, cultural commentators, audiences and fans.
Actor's Fund Executive Director Joe Benincasa with actress Anne Jeffreys
Big Edie's grandson Bouvier Beale, Jr. (center) with his daughter Marie (L) and his wife Eva Beale (R)
East of Doheny head Kelly Gonda with her Broadway composer and lyricist Scott Frankel (L) and Michael Korie (R)
Lou Gonda, Bouvier Beale, Jr., Marie Beale, Eva Beale, Kelly Gonda, Scott Frankel and Michael Korie
Actress Patricia Barry
Actress Anne Jeffreys and Lou Gonda
Actress Mary-Jo Catlett
Photos by Vince Bucci.
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