Grey Gardens- Should I see it?

Originally I really wanted to see Grey Gardens and was about to get tickets. But last night my mom saw it and wasn't raving. She agreed that Ebersole was amazing, but also said that the she didn't like the music, other than the 2 songs we already knew. SHe loved the performances, just wasn't crazy about the show. She said that I dind't really need to see it, what do you guys think?

SEE IT!

Ebersole and Wilson are absolutley worth it. Yes, the first half drags - but the second half makes up for it.

Updated On: 12/1/06 at 05:43 PM

Who the heck is Parker?

Yes you should see it. Do you do everything your mom says? Jeez

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I would assume Katecab99 got her Mary[-]Lousies mixed up.

it will DEF be open in April and then some.

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I agree that even though Act I is problematic, it is still a must see. I came in town 3 weeks ago to see it and and plan on coming back before it closes.

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I say the opposite of Roxy - see the doc first!

I had some issues with it, but it's definitely one of the best things out there, and the music is wonderful as are the performances - the two little girls alone are worth the price of admission.

Speaking of which, we had $36 seats in the first row of the balcony, lots of empty seats around us as well as in the mezz and orchestra, so an usher allowed us to move down during intermission. If you're unsure, get the $36 seats.

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I agree with your mom. I got caught up in the hype, even though going in I knew it wasn't my kind of show, and I saw it from the balcony.
Others will disagree, including Ben Brantley "a reason for the survival of musical theatre". Well if this was one of the first shows I ever saw, it would turn me off for good.

and just the other day, an audience member was saying that this was their first show on Broadway, and that they loved it.

it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. but most people and critics have loved it. see it for ebersole and wilson at the least.

and I do recommend seeing the doc first. I think you will love the show more, esp act 2, and it will clue you about what the piece is about.

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Hank- Mr Benjamin wasn't referring to the show, he was referring to Miss Ebersole's performance

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I liked the first act just as much as the second.

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Hi,
Grey Gardens is not for everyone. It is not a happy musical.
It is a true story(Well some of it is true and some is made up)
But, it was one of the most heart wrenching and interesting musicals you will see. Christine Ebersole gives the most incredible performance. Her Little Edie in Act 2 is one of the most incredible performances I have ever seen.
It is a must see. It is riveting! You really can't help but feel for the characters in this beautiful and deeply disturbing masterpiece. Bring hankies.
PS Do not see it with your Mother! I went Off-Broadway and took my Mother and Charles Busch was sitting behind me and all I could do was sob. Really, depressing. The second time I brought my best friend. Still cried. It moved me more than any musical.
It tied with "The Normal Heart" in moving me to tears. Two very sad shows with intense writing and meaning. Missing "Grey Gardens" is a mistake. It is one of the greatest performances I have ever witnessed. EVER. (PS I SEE over 100 shows per year)

Updated On: 11/30/06 at 08:09 PM

Yes, yes, and yes. Even if your not all hyped up about, force yourself to go knowing that you will be seeing a preformance that is on its way to going down in the history books alongside Ethel Merman in Gypsy, Jeniffer Holliday in Dreamgirls, and Gwen Verdon in Sweet Charity. You will probably be pleasently suprised by the other element of the show your mother didn't rave about.

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