The live experience
What reaches the room
Ava: The Secret Conversations is a bold, 90-minute, no-intermission live play created by Elizabeth McGovern and drawn from Peter Evans’s interviews that later became The Secret Conversations. This provocative portrait centers on Ava Gardner, weaving a candid, unflinching look at a Hollywood icon known for both extraordinary talent and a complex personal life. The production has been staged for multiple runs in major cities, offering a unique window into Gardner’s world through intimate dialogue that challenges audiences while honoring her legacy.