Ghost the Musical 2011 - Articles Page 3

Opened: July 19, 2011
Closing: October 06, 2012

Ghost the Musical - 2011 - West End History , Info & More

Piccadilly Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Denman Street London

GHOST is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.



Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Film of 1990, GHOST won numerous awards worldwide and is one of the biggest grossing films in the UK. It starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi Goldberg and was directed by Jerry Zucker. Bruce Joel Rubin's script won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and Whoopi Goldberg won the Oscar® for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The film's iconic love scene at a potter's wheel was famously performed to The Righteous Brother's Unchained Melody.



GHOST will be directed by Matthew Warchus. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, Illusions are by Paul Kieve and Musical Supervisor and Arranger is Christopher Nightingale. Lighting and Sound are by Hugh Vanstone and Simon Baker. Choreography by Ashley Wallen.

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Ghost the Musical - 2011 - West End Articles Page 3

STAGE TUBE: GHOST The Musical Official West End Trailer!
by Jessica Lewis - June 8, 2011


Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll. Matthew Wachus directs. Click below for the official trailer for the West End production, just released!

Photo Coverage: GHOST The Musical in the West End- New Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - June 2, 2011


Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll. Matthew Wachus directs.

Photo Flash: GHOST: THE MUSICAL Poster Revealed!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2011


Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll. Matthew Wachus directs

Photo Flash: GHOST THE MUSICAL Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - April 14, 2011


Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll. Matthew Wachus directs.

GHOST: THE MUSICAL Releases Single for Cancer Research
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2011


Led by artist and musician Dave Stewart, Ghost The Musical and the charity Stand Up To Cancer today announce a new collaboration. Stewart, whose latest project Ghost The Musical will have its world premiere in the UK this Spring, is a long standing ambassador for the international grassroots charitable movement Stand Up To Cancer. The new single will be the first-ever theatrical single to benefit cancer research.

Tracks Available Online from GHOST THE MUSICAL
by Robert Diamond - December 7, 2010


4 Tracks from the cast's recording session at Abbey Road Studios are now available in streaming format on the show's official web site, right here.

Photo Flash: Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy Lead GHOST
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2010


Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy will lead the cast in Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film.

Ghost the Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ghost the Musical have there been?
Ghost the Musical has had 2 productions including West End which opened in 2011 and Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Ghost the Musical been nominated for?
Ghost the Musical has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hugh Vanstone, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Piccadilly Theatre, Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sharon D. Clarke, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Rob Howell, and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Bobby Aitken.

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