A Musical Ghost

By Vactor • March 9, 2009 • 2 Comments

Source: Variety

The 1990 romantic fantasy film “Ghost” is coming back to haunt us all again, this time as an onstage musical adaptation to be released in 2010.

Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics and Glen Ballard, the songwriter-producer whose credits include Alanis Morissette’s breakout album “Jagged Little Pill,” will collaborate on the music and lyrics, while Bruce Joel Rubin will adapt the book from his own screenplay, for which he won an Oscar.

British director Matthew Warchus (“Boeing-Boeing,” “Art”), whose upcoming Broadway productions include “God of Carnage” and “The Norman Conquests,” will helm the musical.

Plot centers on a young woman in jeopardy and the ghost of her murdered lover, who tries to save her with the help of a reluctant psychic. Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze played the couple in the film, with Whoopi Goldberg picking up an Oscar for her performance as the medium.

Rob Howell will design the sets and costumes for the new musical.

London venue and exact dates have yet to be confirmed for the production. There’s no word yet on whether the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody,” the soundtrack for the movie’s famous pottery scene, will be incorporated.

Fused Film’s own Kevin Coll will be thrilled with this news as he often enjoys listening to “Unchained Melody” on his iPod while pretending to sculpt clay figures of Zac Efron.

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