Added: Jul 7, 2008
From: steveshack
Duration: 4:23
If you want to know what true musical theatre genius is, listen to this Christine Ebersole singing "Around The World" from the musical Grey Gardens accompanied by composer Scott Frankel (lyrics by Michael Korie). I love this version even better than the orchestrated one. If you know the character of Edie from the "Grey Gardens" documentary, you can see that this is a picture perfect characterization. This will go down in theatre history as one of the all time great performances. And a word about the song, this is the kind of mature perfection one expects from a great Broadway musical. The lyrics are specific, they are perfectly rhymed to the point that you don't notice them -- i.e. they don't call attention to themselves. And they perfectly convey Little Edie using her own language. It's stunning.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: around christine ebersole frankel gardens grey korie michael scott the world
Rating: 4.94 (323 ratings) Views: 61169' favoriteCount='841 Comments: 202
MikeMiller Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - She's like the Meryl Streep of Broadway...amazing.
KillahChase1 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Christine's voice just sends chills up my spine!Her voice is INSANELY beautiful!!! ;]
saintskittles Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - i could not have said it better. i have yet to see the play but love it just the same!!!!
KillahChase1 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Is this coming back to New York?! Please someone let me KNOW!!!!
KillahChase1 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Is this coming back to New York?! Please someone let me KNOW!!!!
steveshack Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - There are no plans for this to come back to New York.
Meg2oo9 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Oh I love this musical! Christine Ebersole is simply brilliant.
ledcam Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Shw was in London a couple of months ago and the thinking was that it was to do with bringing Grey Gardens over here. Certainly hope so!
MikeMiller Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Hey Steve...watching again for the 6th or so time :) Was wondering where this was performed and what it was for. Looks like a college or benefit of some sort?
steveshack Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - It was an ASCAP awards show for young and upcoming performer/composers.
phlashba Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - We keep waiting for a London run to be announced, but so far nothing. If anyone hears anything...please make a post.
colettegoodman Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - that was soo beautiful! im so annoyed i never got to see this show! i love it!
1stflite1 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Steve, you did an incredible job, for an incredible performance. Too bad I wasn't there!
rhyansanders Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Oh my God... is it sad that I cry every time I watch this? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
steveshack Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Oh, thank you. I still can't believe I held my hand steady. I wanted to jump around and shout during this song.
steveshack Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Not sad at all. It's a great work of art and her performance is transcendent.
rhyansanders Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - true that.... I would kill to see this musical...
LastChanceLife Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - I cannot believe how truly accurate they adapted the anecdotes from the documentary into this number. When Edie talks about not having time to hang the birdcage, I shudder because it is too incredibly touching--- what with all the mementos!
chevychase Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - Sheer genius. This is it.
DarkOokami Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - I wish they'd release the play on DVD :( I'd buy it.
banana18183 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - i love christine ebersole. she's so good. but i might be a tiny bit biased since she lives around the corner from me
unravel101 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - You meant 'MemoraBEALEia'? lol
skizzywizzybob105 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - very very moving piece, it's really sad, i couldn't have those feelings toward my mother, this piece describes so many feelings. the depressing music adds a great feel, it adds emphasis on Christine's own words.... I love the add-in from Robert Frost, very nice, I love Christine Ebersole!
celluloidcity Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - she is perfect...
aa29318 Says:
Jul 7, 2008 - The performance brought tears to my eyes, along with new understanding and sorrow in my heart for Little Edie.