Ghost The Musical

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The Daily Telegraph has revealed that Jemma Rix will play the role of Molly in Ghost The Musical (played by Demi Moore in the film), opposite Rob Mills, previously announced for the role of Sam (created in the film by Patrick Swayze). Also announced is Alex Rathgeber in the role of Carl Bruner.  Click here to read the Daily Telegraph report.

Previous casting announcement

The Sunday Telegraph has revealed that Rob Mills will play the role of Sam in the Australian production of the stage musical version of Ghost — the role made famous by Patrick Swayze in the 1990 Academy Award-winning film. Click here to read Jo Litson's interview with Rob.

Our earlier coverage

Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, premieres in Australia in Adelaide on 8 January 2016 before touring nationally.

Set in modern day New York City, Ghost The Musical is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night after a romantic dinner, Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen are mugged, leaving Sam dead on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly, whom he learns is in grave danger. With the help of Oda Mae Brown, a phony storefront psychic, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.

Ghost The Musical is directed by Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus who has most recently brought Matilda to the stage in Australia as well as other hits God of Carnage, The Norman Conquests, Boeing-Boeing) and choreographed Ashley Wallen (“The X Factor”, Kylie Minogue, Seal, Madonna's film WE). Illusions are created by leading stage and film illusionist, Paul Kieve (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Matilda the Musical).

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Film in 1990, Ghost became a blockbuster hit and an instant classic, winning numerous awards worldwide. The film starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi Goldberg and was directed by Jerry Zucker. Bruce Joel Rubin’s script won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Whoopi Goldberg won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of psychic Oda Mae Brown.

The musical features book and lyrics by Academy Award winner Bruce Joel Rubin and original music and lyrics by a team of Grammy Award-winners, including Dave Stewart (half of the multi-Grammy Award-winning Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard(Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill). The score also includes the iconic song “Unchained Melody”, written by Hy Zaret and Alex North and famously performed in the film by The Righteous Brothers.

Employing special effects, Ghost The Musical features an array of illusions - Sam, as a ghost, walks through a solid door, inanimate objects take on a life of their own while spirits ascend to the heavens and subway passengers are thrown in the air and people disappear and reappear right before your eyes.

Ghost The Musical premiered in Manchester in 2011 before transferring to the West End and later Broadway. It was nominated for numerous awards including five Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards.

Ghost The Musical will be presented by Ambassador Theatre Group Asia Pacific, GWB Entertainment and Red Live in association with Colin Ingram, Hello Entertainment and Paramount Pictures

SEASON DETAILS

ADELAIDE

Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre, King William St, Adelaide

From Friday 8 January, 2016

Times: Evenings: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday 8pm

Matinees: Wednesday 1pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 3pm (Sunday 31 Jan 1pm & 6pm)


Prices: Adults from $74.90 to $129.90, Concession from $64.90 to $99.90

Groups 6+ from $84.90

Transaction and payment processing fees apply Bookings: BASS 131 246 or bass.net.au

MELBOURNE

Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne

From Friday 5 February, 2016


Evenings: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday 8pm

Matinees: Wednesday 1pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 3pm


Prices: From $64 to $134. Transaction and payment processing fees apply

Bookings: Ticketmaster 136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au

Groups 12+ SAVE! Call Group Bookings on 1300 889 278

SYDNEY

Theatre Royal, 108 King Street, Sydney

From Friday 18 March, 2016


 Evenings: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday 8pm

Matinees: Wednesday 1pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 3pm


Prices: From $64 to $134. Transaction and payment processing fees apply

Bookings: Ticketmaster 136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au

Groups 12+ SAVE! Call Group Bookings on 1300 889 278

PERTH

Venue: Crown Theatre, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

From Saturday 21 May, 2016

Evenings: Tuesday to Saturday 8pm

Matinees: Saturday 2pm, Sunday 1pm & 6pm


Prices: From $64 to $134. Transaction and payment processing fees apply Bookings: Ticketmaster 136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au

Groups 12+ SAVE! Call Group Bookings on 1300 889 278

Images from the West End production.