Theatre Review: Ghost The Musical at Wales Millennium Centre
Photography by Alastair Muir
Summary:
When Sam and Molly relocated to their new residence in Brooklyn, they could not have anticipated the events that would transpire. While returning to their apartment, they were confronted with a tragic encounter that resulted in the murder of Sam, leaving Molly devastated, grief-stricken, and alone. However, Sam did not venture far and became trapped between this world and the next. With the assistance of a storefront psychic, he attempts to communicate with Molly to warn her of the imminent danger that threatens her.
Rating: ★★★
Running Dates: Tuesday 4th March - Saturday 8th March 2025
Where to see it: Wales Millennium Centre
Duration: 2 hr 35 min (incl. interval)
Keywords: Emotional, Breathtaking, Magical
Review
It skillfully blurs the line between reality and the supernatural, captivating the audience with its breathtaking key moments.
Based on the acclaimed 1990 film, this musical adaptation features The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody," along with remarkable songs co-written by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. It is worth noting that the original movie won an Academy Award for Bruce Joel Rubin, who subsequently adapted his screenplay for this musical, which certainly lives up to expectations.
This enchanting and spectacular production transports the audience to both New York City and the "in-between" world. It skillfully blurs the line between reality and the supernatural, captivating the audience with its breathtaking key moments.
Photography by Alastair Muir
The audience is taken on an exhilarating yet deeply emotional journey through the performances. The connection between the extraordinary Rebekah Lowings (Molly) and Josh St. Clair (Sam) is truly moving. Their intimate scenes, including the iconic pottery-making moment, as well as the poignant scenes depicting the separated lovers together yet apart, are perfectly enhanced by the outstanding staging and lighting.
Jacqui Dubois, as the spirited psychic Ortisia, effortlessly transitions the audience from moments of profound emotion to bursts of humor. The train ghost scenes will undoubtedly leave you on the edge of your seat with the astonishing slow-motion acts performed by the cast.
I’d like to give a special shoutout to the amazing staging, decor, lighting, and other effects that really brought the cast's performance to life and took us along on this ghostly journey.
Standout Moment: The pottery-making duo between Sam and Molly.
Similar Musicals: Pretty Woman, Phantom of the Opera
Last Impressions: What an emotional rollercoaster for this visually pleasing show.
You can find last minute tickets for the show on the Wales Millennium Centre website.
We were kindly gifted these tickets in exchange for a review.
Written by Elisa Page Massonnat