Ghost the Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard
Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Bruce Joel Rubin Original West End Production Produced by Colin Ingram, David Garfinkle, Adam Silberman, Land Line Productions, Donovan Mannato, Michael Edwards / Carole Winter “Unchained Melody” written by Hy Zaret and Alex North, courtesy of Unchained Melody Publishing LLC
Orchestrations by David Abbinanti
Directed by Hans Friedrichs
Opening June 16 at 8pm, playing through June 28
(Augusta, MI) On June 30 at 8:00 p.m., the Barn Theatre School opens the supernatural romantic thriller, GHOST THE MUSICAL.
This iconic musical is adapted from the 1990 Academy Award winning film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. It follows the story of Sam and Molly (portrayed by Barn favorites Jamey Grisham and Brooke Evans respectively), a young New York 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. An original pop score from multiple Grammy Award-winners Dave Stewart, one half of the 80s pop duo the Eurythmics, and Glen Ballard, co-writer with Alanis Morissette on the multi-platinum album Jagged Little Pill, the musical’s tale of everlasting love is thrilling entertainment. Rated PG-13 for language.
The Barn is happy to welcome back Shinnerrie Jackson in the role of Oda Mae Brown. Rounding out the cast are Michael Tuck as Carl (last seen at the Barn in 2008), Kevin Robert White as Willy Lopez, Penelope Alex as Mrs. Santiago, Charlie King as Hospital Ghost and Bethany Edlund as Louise and First year apprentice, Dani Apple as Clara
Receiving three Tony award nominations along with a Drama Desk Award for Best Set Design, the first stage adaptation began previews on London’s West End in June of 2011 and transferred to Broadway in 2012.
Hans Friedrichs directs the Barn’s production. Choreographer is Jamey Grisham, with Musical Direction by Matt Shabala. Scenic Designer/Artist is Shy Iverson, Costume Designer is Carly Heathcote. Lighting Designer is Andrew Carson, Properties are designed by Bethany Edlund. Sound is designed by Corey Boughton. Technical Director is Nick Hoovler.
Performances for GHOST THE MUSICAL are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 12. The Barn Theatre School’s FREE, highly popular, interactive outreach program, The Backstage Experience is sponsored by Eaton, Denso, and Post Foods. Dates for Backstage Xperience are July 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. Call 269-731-1151 or email bsx@barntheatreschool.org for information.
Cast List
Molly ………………………………………………………………………………Brooke Evans Sam………………………………………………………………………………Jamey Grisham
Carl ………………………………………………………………………………..Michael Tuck
Willie Lopez……………………………………………………………Kevin Robert
White Hospital Ghost………………………………………………………………… Charlie King
Subway Ghost ………………………………………………………………La Ron Hudson
Mrs. Santiago …………………………………………………………………Penelope Alex
Oda Mae Brown……………………………………………………….Shinnerrie Jackson Louise…………………………………………………………………………. Bethany Edlund
Clara ………………………………………………………………………………….Dani Apple
Ensemble / Wall Street Bankers, Paramedics, Higher Spirits, Nurses, Doctors, Moving Men: Chance James Armstong, Nicholas Barakos, Alyssa Batsakis, Micala Behrens, Dallyn Brunck, Lephate Cunningham III, Jeremy Feight, Jeremy Feola, Alexander Ghattas, Brittanie Grace, Julie Grisham, Jackie Gubow, Jake Rura, JJ Hoss, La Ron Hudson, Annadelle Kimber, Kasady Kwiatkowska, Sarah Lazar, Brandon Michaud, Cody Stiglich.