Grelley Duvall Best Actress is a very fun revue that consists of short scenes from movies acted out followed by performances inspired by these scenes that feature singing, dancing, and a live band. Here is a list of all the references (Two thirds of the movies are from 1980 to 1995): 

Set Inspiration

The Academy Awards (1929 – )

ACT ONE

Black Narcissus (1947) – Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger 

Showgirls (1995) – Paul Verhoeven 

Safe (1995) – Todd Haynes 

The Omen (1976) – Richard Donner 

The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981) – Karel Reisz 

The Piano (1993) – Jane Campion 

Meryl Streep American Express Commercial (1991)

Kim Novak CBS Sunday Morning (2020)

The Hours (2002) – Stephen Daldry

Doubt (2008) – John Patrick Shanley – (See our review of the play here)

Ann Reinking Oscar Performance (1985) – Marty Pasetta

Possession (1981) – Andrzej Żuławski

INTERMISSION

Jodie Foster Countdown / Cecile B. D. Emille Award (2006)

ACT TWO

Basic Instinct (1992) – Paul Verhoeven

A Chorus Line (1985) – Richard Attenborough – (See our review of the musical here)

Out of Africa (1985) – Sydney Pollack

Heartburn (1986) – Mike Nichols

Searching for Debra Winger  (2002) – Rosanna Arquette

Popeye (1980) – Robert Altman

Ordinary People (1980) – Robert Redford

Poltergeist (1982) – Tobe Hooper (Steven Spielberg)

The cast includes Kara Brody, Madigan Burke, Alex Grelle, Lolly Extract, Darling Shear, Patrick Stengle, and Mary Williamson. The band consists of Aunt Kelly, Dan Gianaris, Max Loebman, and Sarah Weddle. 

Cost of a ticket: $45 (GA)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Good Value

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for Grelley Duvall Best Actress through April 19th! 

Quinn Delaney