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Ghost the Musical 2011 - Articles Page 2

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 2

Photo Coverage: Check Out the New Leads of GHOST in the West End!
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2012


Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans have joined the West End cast of Ghost The Musical to play Molly and Sam in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film and we've got the first production shots of the new leads!

Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans to Join Cast of West End's GHOST
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2011


Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans are to join the cast of Ghost The Musical to play Molly and Sam in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Ghost The Musical opened at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End in June this year where it has subsequently been playing to packed houses. Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans join Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl who continue in the roles they originated on stage when the production premiered. Ghost The Musical is currently booking until 13 October 2012

STAGE TUBE: New Trailer Released for GHOST The Musical!
by Nicole Rosky - August 15, 2011


Ghost The Musical made its highly anticipated West End debut on July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011 and might be making a Broadway transfer in spring 2012. Click below for the newly released trailer for the show!

TV: GHOST THE MUSICAL Bound for Broadway in April 2012?
by Robert Diamond - August 5, 2011


Ghost The Musical makes its highly anticipated West End opening today, July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011. Booking is open for performances through January 28, 2012. Click below for performance highlights from Ghost!

West End GHOST THE MUSICAL Extends to Oct. 2012
by Robert Diamond - August 1, 2011


Today, 1 August 2011, over 350,000 tickets are released for sale at the Piccadilly Theatre for the West End production of Ghost The Musical, taking bookings to 13 October 2012. Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film who are accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl.

Photo Flash: GHOST THE MUSICAL Opening Night Red Carpet!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2011


Last Night, Tuesday 19 July, Ghost the Musical opened in the West End at the Piccadilly Theatre where guests included McFly, JLS, Kimberly Walsh, Rochelle Wiseman, Joe McElderry, Lord and Lady Archer, William Baker, Michael Ball, Karren Brady, James Dreyfus, Jennifer Ellison, Bob Geldof, Rupert Graves, Leanne Jones, Lorraine Kelly, Richard O'Brien, Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel Horwood, Frank Skinner, Denise Van Outen and Helen Worth. Check out photos from the red carpet below!

Full Coverage: GHOST THE MUSICAL Opens - Photos & Reviews Roundup
by Robert Diamond - July 20, 2011


Last Night, Tuesday 19 July, Ghost the Musical opened in the West End at the Piccadilly Theatre where guests included McFly, JLS, Kimberly Walsh, Rochelle Wiseman, Joe McElderry, Lord and Lady Archer, William Baker, Michael Ball, Karren Brady, James Dreyfus, Jennifer Ellison, Bob Geldof, Rupert Graves, Leanne Jones, Lorraine Kelly, Richard O'Brien, Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel Horwood, Frank Skinner, Denise Van Outen and Helen Worth.

Review Roundup: GHOST, The Musical - All the Reviews!
by Kelsey Denette - July 19, 2011


Ghost The Musical makes its highly anticipated West End opening today, July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011. Booking is open for performances through January 28, 2012.

TV: GHOST Opens in the West End Tonight; Watch Performance Highlights Here!
by Jessica Lewis - July 19, 2011


Ghost The Musical makes its highly anticipated West End opening today, July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011. Booking is open for performances through January 28, 2012. Click below for performance highlights from Ghost!

Listen to the GHOST: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording for FREE!
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011


Ghost The Musical opened its West End run at the Piccadilly Theatre on June 24, 2011, with booking open for performances until January 28, 2012. Ghost The Musical received its premiere at the Opera House, Manchester this spring, and has been met with praise across the board ever since. Want to hear what all the fuss is about?

STAGE TUBE: GHOST Takes the Stage at West End Live!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2011


More than 20 world class shows took to the stage in Trafalgar Square this past weekend for the seventh West End LIVE. The annual free entertainment festival wass presented by Westminster City Council in partnership with the Society of London Theatre. The event showcased the best of the West End's theatre and entertainment including performances from West End LIVE favourites Billy Elliot - The Musical, Wicked, Jersey Boys and Priscilla Queen of the Desert to brand new shows such as The Wizard of Oz, Shrek the Musical, Betty Blue Eyes and Ghost The Musical. Click below to check out the performance from West End's GHOST THE MUSICAL!

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!

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Ghost the Musical - 2011 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Olivier Awards Best Lighting Design Hugh Vanstone
2012 Olivier Awards Best New Musical Piccadilly Theatre
2012 Olivier Awards Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical Sharon D. Clarke
2012 Olivier Awards Best Set Design Rob Howell
2012 Olivier Awards Best Sound Design Bobby Aitken

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