About - Ghost The Musical

Show History, Accolades and Behind the Scenes Details

Show History

"Ghost the Musical" premiered at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, England, on March 28, 2011, and played there until May 14, 2011. After the Manchester run, the show moved to the West End, opening at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on July 19, 2011. The West End production ran until October 6, 2012.

The musical then made its way to Broadway, opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City on April 23, 2012. Unfortunately, the Broadway production was not as successful as the West End version, and it closed on August 18, 2012, after 136 performances.

Following the Broadway run, "Ghost the Musical" embarked on several tours, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The show has been performed in countries such as Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, among others.

Accolades

"Ghost the Musical" received several award nominations during its West End and Broadway runs. Some notable nominations include:

1. 2012 Olivier Awards:
• Best New Musical
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Sharon D. Clarke)
• Best Set Design (Rob Howell)
2. 2012 Tony Awards:
• Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Da'Vine Joy Randolph)
• Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Hugh Vanstone)

Behind the Scenes Details

• The musical adaptation of the popular film was in development for several years before its premiere. The creative team worked hard to bring the supernatural elements of the story to life on stage, using groundbreaking visual effects, including illusions and video projections.
• In the West End and Broadway productions, the song "Here Right Now" was performed while the actors were on moving treadmills. This staging choice created an interesting visual effect and added dynamism to the scene.
• The show's signature scene, where Sam's ghost learns to move objects with the help of a fellow spirit, was recreated on stage using illusions and clever choreography.
• One of the biggest challenges for the creative team was to adapt the iconic pottery scene from the film to the stage. The scene, featuring the song "Unchained Melody," was staged with a real pottery wheel and a mix of sensual choreography.

Despite its mixed critical reception and varying success in different markets, "Ghost the Musical" remains a popular show for its memorable music and impressive visual effects.

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