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Ghost the Musical 2011

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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West End's GHOST Closes Today, October 6
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2012


Ghost The Musical will be closing at the Piccadilly Theatre to make way for Viva Forever, the Spice Girls musical. The show will take its final bow today, October 6.

West End GHOST's Mark Evans Releases Debut Album 'The Journey Home' Today, June 18
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012


West End star Mark Evans, Sam in the musical GHOST, releases his English debut album The Journey Home today, June 18th with Sain Records.

GHOST's Mark Evans Signs 'The Journey Home' Album at Covent Garden Today, 16 June
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2012


Dress Circle have announced that Ghost's Mark Evans will be appearing in their Covent Garden store to sign copies of his latest album 'The Journey Home', The Deluxe Version, today, 16th June 2012 - 2 days before the official release date. Mark will be signing from 12pm - 1pm.

West End's GHOST to Close October 6
by Nicole Rosky - June 14, 2012


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Ghost The Musical will be closing at the Piccadilly Theatre to make way for Viva Forever, the Spice Girls musical. Now according to Whatsonstage, the show will take its final bow on October 6.

GHOST's Mark Evans to Sign The Journey Home Album at Dress Circle, 16 June
by James T Harding - May 30, 2012


Dress Circle have announced that Ghost's Mark Evans will be appearing in their Covent Garden store to sign copies of his latest album 'The Journey Home', The Deluxe Version, on Saturday 16th June 2012 - 2 days before the official release date. Mark will be signing from 12pm - 1pm on the day and signed copies are available to pre-order.

WE GHOST's Mark Evans to Release Debut Album The Journey Home on June 18
by James T Harding - May 25, 2012


West End star Mark Evans, who's currently starring as Sam in the musical GHOST releases his English debut album The Journey Home on June 18th with Sain Records.

GHOST's Siobhan Dillon & Mark Evans to Release 'Unchained Melody' Single June 18
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012


Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans from GHOST: The Musical will release their cover of the Righteous Brothers song 'Unchained Melody' on the 11th of June on Sain Records. This is the first track to be lifted from Mark Evans debut English album 'The Journey Home', which will be released on June the 18th.

Photo Flash: New Shots - Siobhan Dillon, Sharon D. Clarke, et al. in West End's GHOST THE MUSICAL!
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2012


The West End production of GHOST THE MUSICAL is now booking until 20th April 2013 and has been seen by over 430,000 people in the UK. GHOST is also now playing on Broadway, with further productions planned for Holland in September 2012, Australia and Korea in 2013. View photos of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: New GHOST the Musical Poster!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 4, 2012


The West End's GHOST the musical just released a new publicity poster featuring Sharon D. Clarke. Check out the picture below!

STAGE TUBE: GHOST Stars Sing 'Somebody I Used to Know'
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 27, 2012


GHOST THE MUSICAL's Mark Evans and Siobhan Dillon have taken their on-stage partnership into the recording studio to bring a treat to GHOST's legion of fans in the form of Gotye's 'Somebody I Used to Know.'

GHOST's New Booking Period Starts Today
by James T Harding - March 28, 2012


As Ghost The Musical enters its second year, over 250,000 new tickets go on sale today (28 March 2012) taking bookings at the Piccadilly Theatre to 20 April 2013. Having been seen by over 400,000 people, Ghost The Musical is now also playing on Broadway, with further productions planned for Holland in September 2012, Australia and Germany in 2013 and Korea in 2014.

GHOST THE MUSICAL to Release West End Tickets up to April 2013 on Mar 28
by James T Harding - February 20, 2012


GHOST THE MUSICAL, now entering its second year in the West End, will be releasing over 250,000 new tickets for sale next month, on March 28, taking bookings at the Piccadilly Theatre to April 20, 2013. The musical has now been seen by over 350,000 people.

Ghost the Musical History

Other Productions of Ghost the Musical

2011   West End Original London Production
West End
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

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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