Ghost the Musical
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Thu., Jan. 30 - Sat., Feb. 8
CRITIC’S PICK: Ghost: The Musical, Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square - Herewith another stage adaptation of a popular movie. The 1990 tearjerker starred Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore along with Whoopi Goldberg; the latter played a phony psychic and ended up winning an Oscar for the role. While the film famously used the classic ‘Unchained Melody’ as its theme song, this ‘Ghost’ boasts the music of Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. The book is by Bruce Joel Rubin who also wrote the original screenplay.
Marietta’s New Theatre’s production is helmed by Michael Stewart and Chancelor Harbin; the lead actors are Rob Millerick as Sam and Rachel Jarrard as Molly, “displaying equal parts talent, chemistry, and infectious charm,” producers say. “This magnificent production reminds viewers that the connections we make in life can transcend even the boundaries of death.” - Kevin C. Madigan
From the venue:
January 30 – February 8: If you loved the movie, you will fall in love all over again with MTC’s 2025 season opener: GHOST THE MUSICAL. Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death.
Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
GHOST THE MUSICAL is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion to an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget. *Rated R.
Ghost the Musical | 02/01/2025 2:00 PM