Ghosts, magic and love will take center stage at the Hanover Theatre this summer. From June 5-8, the Hanover Theater will be filled with the mystifying illusions and timeless love story of Ghost the Musical
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First made famous in the Oscar-winning movie “Ghost,” starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, the storyline of the musical follows that of the film, featuring all of the iconic moments and magic.
Brandon Curry, who plays the Subway Ghost in the production, described the plot as a story of “two lovers who are kind of living the American dream, which is cut short when one of them is killed.” Over the course of the musical, the deceased, Sam, is attempting to reach out to his wife, Molly, to make her “feel his love from beyond,” Curry said. Although they are living in two different worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly, and when he learns that she is in danger, seeks the help of a storefront psychic in order to communicate with her, protect her and avenge his death.
The musical was adapted from the film by its award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, staying true to the general storyline and important moments that are treasured within the movie.
“All of those really great iconic moments people associate with the movie are also in the musical,” said Curry, who looks forward to mystifying viewers with the multiple illusions that the show contains. Describing the show as “mystifying and jarring,” Curry said viewers should expect to be left gasping.
“There’re lots of really cool magic tricks in the show,” said Curry, who described illusions such as walking through walls and levitation. Viewers should expect to get caught up in the illusions throughout the show.
During its time at the Hanover Theatre, the show will be in the last half of its tour. Ghost the Musical
will continue touring through August, when it closes in Las Vegas. Curry, a North Carolina native with friends in the Worcester area, said he’s looking forward to returning to the area and being part of the production.
Ghost the Musical will be at the Hanover Theatre for six shows. For tickets ($42-$72) and more information, visit thehanovertheatre.org
By Brianna MacMillan