Philly Theatre Co Screens Original GREY GARDENS Documentary 5/6

Closing its mainstage season with the hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens, Philadelphia Theatre Company will screen the original Grey Gardens documentary by Albert and David Maysles on Monday, May 4th at 7:00 PM at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

The documentary, which inspired the musical, follows the deliciously eccentric lives of the reclusive Little Edie Beale and her mother Edith Bouvier Beale - the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Set at the Grey Gardens mansion in tony East Hampton, the two Edies slip from their status as wealthy socialites to penniless hermits in their dilapidated home.

General admission tickets for the film are $5 and are available by calling the PTC Box Office at 215-985-0420, by visiting PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org, or in person.

"The airing of the documentary gives audiences an opportunity to get a glimpse into the world of big and little Edie before our production of the musical and right on the heels of the much-anticipated HBO film with Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore," said PTC's Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik.

Directed by Lisa Peterson, The Ensemble cast for the PTC stage production features Todd Almond, Cole Burden, Kim Carson, Maggie Fitzgerald, Joy Franz, James Ijames, John Jellison, Anastasia Korbal, and Hollis Resnik. Previews begin Friday, May 22 with opening night on Wednesday, May 27. Performances run Tuesdays through Sundays, closing on June 28. Tickets are $51 to $70, with discounts for students, seniors and groups.

For further information on Philadelphia Theatre Company, call 215-985-0420 or visit PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org.

 

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