Grey House (play)
| Grey House | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster for the 2023 Broadway production | |
| Written by | Levi Holloway |
| Date premiered | December 1, 2019 |
| Place premiered | A Red Orchid Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
Grey House is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Levi Holloway. The play premiered at the A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago on December 1, 2019, and debuted on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre on May 30, 2023, starring Tatiana Maslany, Paul Sparks, and Laurie Metcalf.
Synopsis
[edit]Max and Henry, a young married couple, wreck their car in the mountains during a blizzard. They take shelter in a cabin occupied by a group of teenage girls and an old lady who claims to be their mother. During their stay, the girls imply that Max and Henry were not drawn to the house by the car accident, but their own pasts.[1][2]
Characters and original casts
[edit]| Character | A Red Orchid Theatre (2019)[3] | Lyceum Theatre (2023)[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Max | Sadieh Rifai | Tatiana Maslany |
| Henry | Travis A. Knight | Paul Sparks |
| Raleigh | Kirsten Fitzgerald | Laurie Metcalf |
| Marlow | Sarah Cartwright | Sophia Anne Caruso |
| Bernie | Kayla Casiano | Millicent Simmonds |
| A1656 | Haley Bolithon | Alyssa Emily Marvin |
| Squirrel | Autumn Hlava | Colby Kipnes |
| The Boy | Charlie Herman | Eamon Patrick O'Connell |
| The Ancient | Dado | Cyndi Coyne |
Productions
[edit]Grey House is a stage thriller written by Levi Holloway.[1] The play premiered at the A Red Orchid Theatre, Chicago on December 1, 2019. It was directed by Shade Murray and Sadieh Rifai, Travis A. Knight and Kirsten Fitzgerald were cast in the lead roles.[1] It received 3 Jeff Awards in 2020.[5]
In February 2023, a Broadway production was announced. It would be directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Tom Kirdahy, Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick and Robert Ahrens.[6] Tatiana Maslany, Paul Sparks, Laurie Metcalf, Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds were cast in the lead roles.[7][8] In March 2023, Cyndi Coyne, Colby Kipnes, Eamon Patrick O’Connell and Alyssa Emily Marvin were announced as joining the cast.[9] The play premiered on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Previews began on April 29, 2023, with an official opening night on May 30, 2023.[10] Though it was originally set to run through September 3, 2023, the play closed on July 30 due to low ticket sales.[11][12]
Reception
[edit]The Broadway production received mixed reviews.[13] Critics praised the actors' performances as well as Scott Pask's set design, Natasha Katz's lighting design, and Tom Gibbons's sound design.[14][15] Some reviewers were critical, however, of the play's attempts to use horror-movie tropes in a live production and of unclear plot points.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Jones, Chris (October 22, 2019). "A Red Orchid's new 'Grey House' is Chicago's most terrifying show". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Paulson, Michael (February 21, 2023). "Laurie Metcalf to Return to Broadway in a Horror Story, 'Grey House' - The New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Cristi, A.A. (August 29, 2019). "A Red Orchid Theatre Announces Casting For The World Premiere Of GREY HOUSE". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Zachary (March 28, 2023). "Sophia Anne Caruso and Others Complete Cast of Grey House on Broadway". TheaterMania. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Decker, Trevor (April 6, 2023). "New "Grey House" Cast Image Revealed Ahead of Broadway Debut". Trevor Decker News. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Evans, Greg (February 21, 2023). "Laurie Metcalf & Tatiana Maslany Set For Broadway Thriller 'Grey House'; Joe Mantello Will Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 21, 2023). "Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslany to Star in Thriller 'Grey House' on Broadway". Variety. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (February 21, 2023). "Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Sophia Anne Caruso Will Star in Broadway Thriller Grey House". Playbill. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Hornik, Caitlin (March 27, 2023). "'Grey House' announces full cast and creative team". Broadway News. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan; Gans, Andrew (March 27, 2023). "Broadway's Upcoming Grey House Completes Casting". Playbill. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (July 19, 2023). "Broadway's 'Grey House,' Starring Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Sets July 30 Closing Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (July 19, 2023). "Grey House Cuts Broadway Run Short". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Review Roundup: GREY HOUSE Opens On Broadway Starring Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, And More". BroadwayWorld. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Marks, Peter (June 1, 2023). "This play aims to scare you out of your wits. But your wits remain intact". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Evans, Greg (June 1, 2023). "'Grey House' Broadway Review: Laurie Metcalf & Tatiana Maslany Confront The Ghosts Of Man-Made Horror". Deadline. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Green, Jesse (June 1, 2023). "Review: In 'Grey House,' Broadway Gets an Expert Haunting". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ McHenry, Jackson (June 1, 2023). "Knock-Knock: Grey House Brings Horror Tropes to Broadway". Vulture. Retrieved June 2, 2023.