Ghost - The Musical Reviews

Alisa B. from Dallas, Texas

MAGICAL AND MESMORIZING. A MUST SEE!

I saw the show in New York with my husband and we both loved it. We saw four shows and this was our favorite. The special effects are amazing as well as the set, staging and lighting. It was truly a masterful work of art to watch. The music was fantastic too. Definitely go see it if you get the chance! I know I will.

Joy from Tampa, Florida

GREAT

This play was the best one I've seen in years.my whole family enjoyed it ages 16-48!!!!

Anonymous from Buffalo, New York

AMAZING

I saw this show at Shea's in Buffalo last night and it was amazing. The voices are so powerful and we all know the storyline so that goes without saying how touching it is. The special effects (subway scenes!) were beyond my expectations. I thought the show would have me in tears but the way it was presented was touching just enough and the character Oda Mae Brown had me smiling and laughing. Kudos to Steven, Katie and Carla in their portrayals of Sam Wheat, Molly Jensen and Ode Mae/Rita Miller! The entire cast is great!

StacyLynn from Mokena, Illinois

PHENOMENON!!

SERIOUSLY THE MOST AMAZING SHOW! Every single actor was absolutely fantastic! we cried, we laughed it was spot on! the special effects were incredible! It is an absolute must see SHOUT OUT too all yall in the show =) you are all amazing and thanks for the great experience

Lmc from Chicago, Illinois

GLAD WE WENT ON A SNOWY SATURDAY

This is the best show we saw in years, not a dull moment, if you blink your eyes, you'd miss something. the only regret I had was about the theme song - unchained melody - it was sang two times, each time it was interrupted by knocking of the door the duet was beautiful, if they would finish the song, it'd be perfect. it’s a great show, we were glad we went, despite of the snowy weather.

Plumgirl87 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

BETTER THAN I EXPECTED

This really was a wonderful show. They did a great job adapting it to the stage. The special effects were remarkable. I actually liked it a lot better than the movie!

Anonymous from Chicago, Illinois

FABULOUS!

While it is hard NOT to enjoy a show from the second row in the Orchestra, this show was absolutely fabulous! It makes you want to go home and watch the movie, over and over and over again once the play is over. Oda Mae Brown/Rita Miller was HYSTERICAL. She had a lot of similarity to Whoopi Goldberg. Sam and Molly had EXCELLENT chemistry on the stage (I wouldn't be surprised if they're NOT dating in real life). While the music tended to get a bit too cheesy, the dancing was modern and not too "all over the place". Also, the use of Unchained Melody was fantastic, especially when they made it a bit more modern and made it "their own". I think that we have all seen the movie, know the romance, have shed the tears, etc. But this play is something that shouldn't be missed. It will take you back to Swayze and Moore, take you back to that unforgettable scene of making pottery together, etc. You will definitely enjoy this play! If you have the chance, you should SEE IT!

Anonymous from Los Angeles, California

GREAT NIGHT AT THE THEATER

Just saw Ghost at the Pantages as part of my annual subscription. I certainly found it to be one of the most entertaining shows I can remember recently with talented cast and creative staging. Reading some of the old reviews from the NY production and, presumably the earlier cities in this tour, I can only imagine that some of these so called "professional" critics did not see the same production as I did tonight, or they are jaded by the nostalgia of the movie and refused to open their eyes to enjoy the experience of a new and vibrant cast and stage presentation of a classic story.

Anonymous from Los Angeles, California

GOOD BUT REALLY LOUD

Yes, worth seeing. Seats good. Would not take children without noise-protection. Take Mother. Didn't eat nearby this time but there are lots of good choices. Inventive and interesting use of technology and special affects. The second act was much tighter and better put together than the first. The singing was over-miked so that words were really distorted. When the volume was turned down, it was effective and there wasn't a sound in the audience. So the contrast was effective. The Pantages is a magnificent theatre and has a lovely bar with a great alcohol selection but rather than wanting to be there and schmooze a bit, the volume of the techno-beat music there drove us out. You've got to want a drink really bad to stop in. Many left before the curtain call and I thought maybe they'd never been to a play before but decided it was just people trying to get a leg up on getting out of the parking lot.

@NeilPharmD from Chicago, Illinois

JUST OK FOR $26 TICKET

This musical was just OK. The songs were not memorable, except for 1 or 2 from end of the first act. The actors gave stale/generic performances. Carla R. Stewart and the 2 ladies' performance as Oda Mae and her "sistas" were hilarious! However, a lot of their material was too similar from the movie. The villain wasn't as mischievous as Tony Gold's portrayal in the movie. I really can't say it was that good because the acting in this national tour seems kinda off. There was a whole lot of dancing just to fill in the space on stage instead of having a purpose. I'd have to say the special effects were excellent. The orchestrations for some of the songs included some type of electronic vibe which was interesting to hear. The use of "Unchained Melody" was interesting too. But I definitely did not like it when Sam screamed it almost like a rock vibe in one part of the musical. Like I said, "Ghost the Musical" is just ok. I would've rather seen the movie again. Can't beat $26!

AH from Chicago, Illinois

BETTER LEADS NEEDED

I've never been to a musical where I only enjoyed one or two songs. The songs weren't great and the lead actors were weak. A lot of the choreography made no sense with the music or story line. I enjoyed Oda Mae's character, her sisters, and the subway ghost. The special effects were very good.

Anonymous from Nashville, Tennessee

BORING AND LACKING.....

We left at the Intermission....

Anonymous from Los Angeles, California

SAVE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ONE...

While the special effects, and the woman who played Oda Mae (and her two sidekicks) were terrific, I found this production hokey, and not up to par with the rest of the shows I've seen at The Pantages. The cast was not great (the lead woman had a hard time staying on pitch), the book and lyrics seemed uninspired, and the music was not all that memorable either.

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