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Do you find yourself humming the theme from The Addams Family or busting out the Time Warp at random moments?

Then join us for a journey into the spookier side of broadway, where the ghosts of vaudeville and broadway past come alive on this interactive musical theatre walking tour, you’ll explore the legendary haunted theatres and locales of broadway, where the likes of ethel merman, fanny brice, and other legendary performers still take to the stage long after the curtains have closed. sing along to famous dark musicals like jekyll and hyde, sweeney todd, evil dead, carrie, ghost, little shop of horrors, and phantom of the opera – if you dare, our expert guides will lead you through the streets of times square, sharing the spooky history and secrets of broadway’s most haunted venues. you’ll even get to participate in interactive performances and games that will leave you screaming with delight so come and join us for a night of spooky fun on broadway. but be warned: once you experience the spooky broadway walking tour, you’ll be singing those creepy tunes for days… or maybe even forever, public tour: , 2 hour tour for only $49, (children 10 and under are free), private tour: , 2 hour tour for only $89, location: outside the drama book shop. feel free to arrive 15 mins early to stroll around. our guide will meet you outside but provide a quick tour before the start of the tour. ending location:   in times square at 46th street and broadway     length:   2 hours; 1/2 mile in length    maximum group size: 20  people   tour times: tuesday, thursday, and sunday at 11am & 6:00pm   reservations required.

Our professional licensed tour guides are gifted triple threats who weave groups around New York's bustling streets, brandishing their love of the stage and of the city along half-mile routes that cover origins of musical theater and Broadway history. Each tour guide brings a tablet with photos and videos to help share New York's unique theatre history. (*Please note that we do not go inside any of the equity theatres due to union restrictions however we will entertain you with backstage stories and personal experiences.)

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Gabriel Byrne returns to Broadway in his acclaimed autobiographical solo show.

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Performances ended on Nov. 20, 2022.

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About walking with ghosts on broadway.

By turns a sensory recollection of a childhood spent in a now almost vanished Ireland, a subversive commentary on stardom ,  and – ultimately – a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that shape our destinies,  Walking with Ghosts  reflects a remarkable life's journey in all its hilarious and heartbreaking facets.

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Gabriel Byrne’s career as an actor, writer and director spanned both stage and screen. He has starred in over 80 films and his work on Broadway has earned him two Tony Award nominations. He earned a Golden Globe win for his work in the television drama, In Treatment .

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Gabriel Byrne started his acting career with Ireland's renowned Focus Theatre and Project Arts Centre.  He later joined London's Royal Court Theatre and the Royal National Theatre, where he played leading roles before moving to the United States. Byrne has worked with some of cinema's leading directors, including the Coen Brothers, Wim Wenders, Costa Gavras, Jim Jarmusch, Ken Loach, John Boorman, David Cronenberg and Bryan Singer.  He has starred in more than 80 feature films including  Excalibur ,  Miller's Crossing ,  Into the West ,  The Point of No Return ,  Little Women ,  Spider ,  The Usual Suspects ,  Dead Man ,  The End of Violence ,  The Man in the Iron Mask ,  Vanity Fair ,  Jindabyne  and  Wah-Wah . On Broadway, he received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Eugene O'Neill's  A Moon for the Misbegotten .  He won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his performance in another O'Neill play,  A Touch of the Poet .  In 2016, he starred opposite Jessica Lange in O'Neill's  Long Day's Journey Into Night .  For his performance as James Tyrone, Gabriel received Best Actor nominations from the Tony Awards and Outer Critics Circle. His television credits include  Vikings ,  Quirke ,  Secret State  (Channel 4) and  Weapons of Mass Distraction  (HBO).  He was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for  In Treatment  at the 60 th  and 61 st  Emmy Awards.  In 2008, he received a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for the same role. In 2019, Byrne was honored by IFTA with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  In 2021, he received the IFTA Best Actor Award for his latest film,  Death of a Ladies’ Man .

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The Ghosts of Broadway

A Tour of Haunted Broadway with Tim Dolan, hosted by Carl Raymond of the Gilded Gentleman

Discover Broadway’s most haunted theaters and meet some stars of the Gilded Age who perhaps don’t realize the show is over!

New York’s famed Broadway theatre district has had a long and glittering history since it first came in to being in the early years of the 20th century.  Some of America’s greatest stars and the audiences that cheered for their performances filled theatre after theatre over Broadway’s long history.

But just perhaps some of those stars — and even directors and producers — loved the theatre world so much that they just have found it hard to leave.

Saturday, October 5th at 11 am

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In this unique private tour, Broadway theatre history expert  and master tour guide, Tim Dolan will lead you on a tour of the Broadway theatre district to share some of the most famous tales of ghosts that — according to some — can still be seen today. 

No one wants the spectacle of a Broadway show to end — and for some it seems — it never has!

This unique experience will include: 

• The Gilded Age theatre were one famous star of the Ziegfled Follies with a tragic death still appears to stagehands and crew
• The mysterious “Priest of Broadway” ghost  – one of Broadway’s most famous producers (and he wasn’t actually a priest) – whose empty apartment stands above the theatre he made famous – does he still inhabit it? 
• Rare archival photos to illustrate key moments in history and stops on the tour
• Learn about the ghost of one star you never want to see — and what some say it could mean if you do
• Find out why every Broadway theatre places a “ghostlight” centerstage after every performance
• Discover some Broadway theatre superstitions — and what to do if you break one
• Enjoy the expertise of historian and masterguide Tim Dolan who led a memorable Bowery Boys Walks tour of the Hudson Theatre

” Carl was fantastic. He’s an expert in his topics and his delivery was a combination of expertise, friendliness, personal experience, and humor.  ” 

This walking tour takes place in the immediate area around Times Square and covers approximately 1/2 mile. 

Please note: This tour does not go inside any theaters. It is conducted outside rain or shine.

Tour Host / Guide

The event will be hosted by Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman history podcast .  The tour will be given in its entirety by Tim Dolan.   

1 hour and 45 minutes hours (we will send you the meeting place when you sign up)

This experience is best suited for ages 12 and older. 

Your Host: Carl Raymond is the host of the Gilded Gentleman History podcast. He is a regular lecturer and presenter for organizations and museums nationwide. In addition, Carl is a licensed New York City tour guide and gives periodic tours for Bowery Boys Walks.

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Full cast announced for Ghost concert in the West End

Lucie Jones and Oliver Tompsett will lead – find out who’s joining them

13 September 2024

Ghost the Musical  will be presented in a special concert in the West End this autumn – and full casting has now been revealed.

The hit show, based on the film of the same name that starred Patrick Swayze alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, follows murdered boyfriend Sam as he tries to save his still-living girlfriend Molly from grave danger. It has book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin (who wrote the original film), with music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.

The concert will mark the musical’s first return to London’s West End after a 12-year hiatus. It is produced by Colin Ingram, the show’s original West End and Broadway producer, and will be directed by original associate director Paul Warwick Griffin, with musical supervision by Laurie Perkins.

As already revealed , the cast will be led by Lucie Jones ( The Baker’s Wife ) and Oliver Tompsett ( & Juliet ), playing the roles of Molly and Sam, respectively. Joining them are original Broadway cast member Moya Angela ( America’s Got Talent, The Lion King and Dreamgirls) as Oda Mae Brown, David Seadon-Young ( Ghost the Musical National/Australian tour) as Carl Bruner, Sam Mackay ( In the Heights, Mamma Mia! ) as Willie Lopez and original West End cast members Lisa Davina Phillip ( The Lion King, Matilda the Musical) and Jenny Fitzpatrick ( Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Rock of Ages UK tour), who will reprise their roles as Clara and Louise.

Completing the cast will be Gabriela García as Mrs Santiago/featured ensemble, Kimmy Edwards as Ortisha/ensemble, C J Borger as Orlando/ensemble, and ensemble members Michael Cortez and Stevie Hutchinson.

It is directed by original associate director Paul Warwick Griffin, with musical supervision by Laurie Perkins, video design by Jon Driscoll, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound by Jav Pando and casting by David Grindrod Casting.

Ghost the Musical first debuted at Manchester Opera House in March 2011 before transferring to London’s Piccadilly Theatre in July of the same year and to Broadway in 2012. It embarked on its first UK tour in 2013. Since then, it has been produced in 20 countries across the world including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Denmark, South Korea, Singapore and Dubai.

An official London cast recording was released in 2012 and has accumulated over 10 million streams and purchases.

Ghost in Concert  will be held at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End on Tuesday, 1 October 2024 at 8pm, with tickets on sale now.

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Experience Nashville’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Nashville Ghosts exposes the twisted heart that gives Nashville its undeniable charisma and electricity.

Take an unflinching look at the darker side of Nashville, one that is rarely talked about in hushed whispers. Join us on a nightly ghost tour to discover the authentic ghost stories and eye-witness accounts of hauntings told from iconic haunted locations across downtown Nashville.

Ghost Tour Meeting Location : Tours begin outside Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printer’s Alley, 222 Printer’s Alley.

Tour Duration : 1hr. across 1 mile

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Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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Visit the Most Haunted Places in Nashville

In the hilly terrain, just a couple hundred miles from the Great Smoky Mountains lies the s southern city of Nashville. By day the city serves country-fried chicken and wings, but at night the blues, bluegrass, country, and haunted honky tonks take over.

Nashville Ghosts reveals the rich history that adds to the depth of the Music City’s otherworldly activity. Walk with us through Broadway’s active nightlife and discover the sinister secrets hidden in some of the city’s most popular locations.

Tennessee State Capitol

The Tennessee State Capitol, completed in 1859, has a Greek Revival design and a foreboding presence. Sitting atop Capitol Hill, this historic building harbors eerie secrets. Tales of ghostly apparitions, including that of architect William Strickland, who was entombed within its walls, and the mysterious sounds of footsteps echoing through empty halls lend a chilling atmosphere to this stately structure.

Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman Auditorium is known as Nashville’s top venue for country music. While many good times have been shared here, it also has a more eerie side. The auditorium was initially supposed to be a place of worship for residents, but eventually, the city converted it into a music venue. Legends state the spirits of fallen country music stars still roam this place where they used to play their music for their beloved fans.

Downtown Presbyterian Church

Although this is a place of worship for some, others claim the church crawls with eerie vibes. Most of the experiences happen in the church’s cemetery outside. Locals claim that some of those laid to rest never fully passed on and still roam the site. With that kind of spookiness, it’s an absolute must-see on our Nashville ghost tour.

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What to expect on your nashville ghost tour.

Walk with us through Broadway’s active nightlife and discover the sinister secrets hidden in some of the area’s most popular locations. Learn about the bar where Hank Williams Sr. still grabs a drink or the storied history of the legendary haunted Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry radio show.

Nashville is one of the most active ghostly locations in the country, and after taking this tour, you will know its deepest, darkest secrets. Hear about the lives impacted by the flood, the terrible acts of a jealous lover, and the dark history that literally hides underneath the city to get a glimpse of Nashville that few truly understand. Our blood-chilling collection of ghost stories will recall the horrifying stories that lay under the glitzy veneer of the Athens of the South.

Built on the hopes and dreams of musicians from around the world, people flock to Nashville, hoping to become the next Johnny Cash, but the truth is, there is only one Johnny Cash. Hitting it big in the music industry requires a combination of raw talent and lottery-ticket luck that few people manage. Nashville Ghosts offers a steadfast look at what makes Nashville such a haunted city. Discover the tragedy that hides behind the sequined cowboy hats and leather fringes of the city’s aspiring musicians.

Discover the Horrors That Haunt Nashville

Learn about the tragic aftermath of the 2010 floods that left a slew of psychic torment in its devastating wake.

Visit one of Broadway’s first honky tonks that remains an eternal home for one of the ghostly former owners.

Discover why Nashville is known for hosting celebrated people, but its more devious residents steal the show.

Check out the location where the original owner shot himself and continues to relive his death on the third floor.

Take a walk down Music City’s dark streets that are said to be haunted by the “Gray Man” and other Civil War ghosts.

Why You Should Book Your Nashville Ghost Tour Tonight!

You need a crash course in the history of Nashville, Tennessee

If you came to Nashville for the music, there are many more reasons to prolong your stay. Nashville has a blossoming dining scene and a vibrant art scene. Our ghost tour of Nashville covers the music industry in all its painful glory, but we also dive into the history of Nashville before Country Music was even a glint in its creator’s eye.

All our stories are rooted in historical fact, from the tragic end of President James K. Polk to the hauntings of the Downtown Presbyterian Church following the 2010 floods.

Every major era of the history of this great southern town is covered in our tour. Not only will you hear about the characters from these times, but the details will be committed to your memory thanks to the unforgettable ghost stories.

You want something the whole family can do in Nashville

Our tours are scary, and the ghost stories are based on actual accounts that are well researched. But we are not out to make you lose sleep over the ghosts and ghouls of Nashville.

The whole family is welcome to attend the Nashville Ghosts tour and everyone will find something to entertain and educate them regardless of age.

Kids will be entertained by the fascinating story of Captain Ryman, builder of the auditorium where the Grand Old Opry performs today. And who knows if Taylor Swift has met his ghost backstage while she was performing here?

Your tour guides are passionate about telling you entertaining and accurate stories on the Nashville Ghosts tour. But again, everyone will still get a good night’s sleep after doing one of the most entertaining things there is to do in Nashville.

You don’t Believe in ghosts, but are giving the supernatural a chance

Not everyone believes in ghosts, that’s OK, but we think everyone should at least be open to the possibility. The Nashville Ghosts tour will not try to get you into a séance, or communing with the dead, but we will tell you stories straight out of the history books and share confirmed accounts of ghosts sightings and unexplained phenomena.

Actually standing in the spooky and atmospheric streets of Nashville will bring the stories alive, and although we’ve had many tour participants experience actual ghosts on our tours, everyone has different degrees of perception to the spirits of people from the past.

Children and animals are, in our experience, the most perceptive and open-minded to seeing and believing ghosts. But if you are a fan of Hank Williams Sr. and we tell you the story of his haunting of Tootsies Orchid Lounge it does stand to reason you might be more open-minded than most others. We hope any fans who do consider the tour might be lucky enough to see him walk past them into the bar.

In Nashville and Not Sure of What to Do?

Nashville has a lot to offer the visitor. It’s easy to fill your day with the big sights of the city and then dance the night away along Printers Alley. But that time slot after dinner and before the bars truly get going is the perfect time to soak up some history and the legendary ghost stories from the Athens of The South.

Nashville Ghosts can help you get the most out of your time here. We have the full story of the most fascinating places in town. You’ll be able to share stories of what happens in the basements of some of the bars along Printers Alley!

In one French restaurant on Printers Alley the basement has a small grate in a rear wall that leads into the networks of tunnels. Rumor has it that if you put your ear to the grate, you can sometimes hear the moans of those who lost their lives in these tunnels.

One such story concerns a pregnant slave starting the long and treacherous journey north on the Underground Railroad, aiming to get to relatives in a free city before she gave birth. Eyewitness accounts described the journey as stressful and this brought on early labor for this poor woman, who struggled and screamed in the tunnels right under Printers Alley. Unfortunately, there were complications, and mother and child were both lost that night. The tunnels were the last place to hear their desperate pleas for freedom. Their screams have long been heard in the tunnels that you can peek into from the basement of this French restaurant.

You’ve got a limited amount of time in Nashville

Nashville is a well-connected destination, and you might only have a night or two in town. Our tour will show you the sights and give you a deep dive into a carefully curated set of historical facts and entertaining ghost stories.

On the standard tour, we’ll cover the highlights of the Country Music the town is famous for as well as the buzzing nightspots on Printers Alley. On the extended tour, we’ll visit 4 extra destinations, including the state capitol and the grave of President James K. Polk, a minor league but some say, underrated president, who to this day is still on the move!

Broadway Ghost – The 5 Most Terrifyingly Haunted Theaters

Broadway is a staple of midtown New York and has been for over a century. Plenty of people involved with the Theatre District have passed on but not all of them have left…

Every night people come out to see Broadway shows by the thousands. Eventually, curtains come down, the actors take their final bows and the shows come to an end. Everyone goes back out into the night and the theaters go dark. The only light that remains is a singular bulb artists call a Ghost Light. Theaters all over the world use this light both as a safety measure and a means to appease any spirits that may inhabit their space. Broadway is no different and if you attend a show, you may be sitting with a Broadway Ghost.

So here are five, still active theaters on the Great White Way that many believe are home to some Paranormal Patrons.

1564 7th Ave & W 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

Built in 1903 the Palace is one of the oldest still running theaters on Broadway. It has it’s fair share of plays, musicals and tragedy.

Legend has it that in the 1950’s, acrobat Louis Borsalino would attempt a tight rope walk without a net and fall to his death. While some dispute this claim, saying that the high-flyer was only badly injured during the fall, stagehands and actors alike believe his ghost still has a taste for the stage. Therefore, Borsalino can be seen swinging from the rafters when the theater is empty. Like any good Broadway Ghost, he will let out a shriek of terror before reenacting his ill fated final act. Over and over and over again.

The New Amsterdam

214 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Right in the heart of Times Square, the New Amsterdam is over a century old! Disney revived it in the mid nineties and it is now home to some of the most extravagant productions around and a Broadway Ghost.

First of all, Olive Thomas was a Broadway chorus girl in the early 1900’s, known for her beauty. As a result, she caught the eye of many, like her husband, Jack Pickford. The two did not have the greatest relationship and in 1920 they decided a trip to Paris would be the perfect cure. However, a heated exchange between the two lead to Olive’s tragic overdose on mercury bi-chloride, a topical ointment.

Very soon after her death, reports began that Olive was walking the halls of the New Amsterdam Theater. Clad in a green, beaded dress and carrying a bottle much like the one she fatefully drank from in Paris. Sightings of Olive remain steady (even as recently as 2005) since the need to perform cannot escape her. Even in death.

149 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Few American Theaters are as old as the Lyceum. Granted landmark status in 1974, it is the oldest, continuously running Theater on Broadway. Hence it should come as no surprise that it also has a permanent phantom in the form of legendary Choreographer Bob Fosse.

Fosse, known for his distinct and innovative style of dance, worked with many actors and dancers over his career. One such actress was Chita Rivera. River starred in 2016’s The Visit, in the Lyceum. During the show, crew members claimed to hear strange sounds in addition to cigarette smoke coming from the balcony. Many of them assume that it was the ghost of Fosse himself. Due to Fosse’s work relationship with Rivera and his apparent love of the Balcony seats, it makes sense that he would choose that show to haunt. Whether or not he stays around is the question. Needless to say, as a Broadway Ghost, he’s got plenty of time to decide.

The Imperial

249 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Sometimes you don’t need a storied history to be a ghost. You just have to scare a group of kids.

The Imperial Theatre opened in 1923 and various musicals and plays have graced its stage of the last century. The most noteworthy of those shows was Billy Elliot. A musical based on the hit film, its big draw was music by Elton John and a talented group of Tony award winning youngsters. Young girls in the show claimed that their dressing room was haunted by a strange and powerful entity who would open and close doors at will and the name of that Broadway Ghost: Fred.

Therefore, while some believe that famed actress Ethel Merman probably haunts the old theater, the cast of Billy Elliot will tell you a much different story.

The Belasco

111 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Finally, the most noteworthy theatre on this list. David Belasco commissioned it to be built in 1907. While it is only the sixth oldest theater on Broadway, it most likely takes the lead as far as sightings are concerned.

David Belasco died in 1931 and consequently became one of the Broadway Ghosts. He is said to watch rehearsals and walk the halls whenever he pleases. Some crew in the theatre will say, “Goodnight, Mr. Belasco.” at the end of the night, just to appease him. Even I have had a spooky experience with this legendary Broadway Ghost.

As a bar manager at the time, I had to stay late to count the night’s profits. Suddenly, in my non ventilated office, the air grew cold. Just as quickly as the cold began, it was gone, returning the room to its normal temperature. Even I have my skepticism towards ghosts and this incident shook me to my core. Many believe that Cold Spots will often accompany ghosts and knowledge of this phenomenon gave me cause to leave the theatre early that night.

Those are the Broadway Ghosts that this intrepid blogger knows about and their are many others. Do you have a ghastly experience in a Broadway Theater? Let us know in the comments! If you wanna see some of these theaters first hand, check out Inside Broadway Tours!

Moya Angela, David Seadon-Young, and More Join GHOST IN CONCERT at the Adelphi Theatre

The performance is set for 1 October 2024.

The full cast has been announced for the one-off special concert production of GHOST at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End at 8pm on Tuesday 1 October 2024.

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Joining the previously announced Lucie Jones as Molly and Oliver Tompsett as Sam, will be original Broadway cast member Moya Angela (America's Got Talent, The Lion King and Dreamgirls) as Oda Mae Brown , David Seadon-Young (Ghost the Musical National/Australian Tour) as Carl Bruner, Sam Mackay (In the Heights, Mamma Mia!) as Willie Lopez and original West End cast members Lisa Davina Phillip (The Lion King, Matilda the Musical) and Jenny Fitzpatrick (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Rock of Ages UK Tour), who will reprise their roles as Clara and Louise. Completing the cast will be Gabriela García as Mrs Santiago/Featured Ensemble, Kimmy Edwards as Ortisha/Ensemble, C.J. Borger as Orlando/Ensemble, and Ensemble members Michael Cortez and Stevie Hutchinson .

GHOST IN CONCERT will be directed by original associate director Paul Warwick Griffin , with musical supervision by Laurie Perkins , video design by Jon Driscoll , lighting design by Ben Cracknell , sound by Jav Pando, choreography by Ashley Wallen , costume supervision by Sharon Williams and casting by David Grindrod Casting.

Producer Colin Ingram said, “I am delighted to be bringing GHOST THE MUSICAL back in a new format for this one-off performance, so audiences can enjoy some of the incredible music that Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard wrote over ten years ago and which has now been produced in over 20 countries, from Brazil to Hungary. I'm so happy to have Oliver Tompsett play Sam Wheat, after he helped develop the role in workshops, and for Lucie Jones to return as Molly, after playing the role in China and South East Asia. I'm thrilled that some of our original cast members, including Moya Angela from our run on Broadway and Lisa Davina Philip and Jenny Fitzpatrick from London, will be joining us, alongside the brilliant David Seadon-Young , who played Carl on the National Tour, Sam Mackay as Willie Lopez and a hugely talented ensemble from across the West End.”

Tony and Olivier Award-nominated GHOST THE MUSICAL first premiered at Manchester's Opera House in March 2011, before transferring to London's Piccadilly Theatre for its West End debut in July of the same year. The musical later transferred to Broadway in 2012, receiving three Tony Award nominations, and later embarked on a UK Tour in 2013. An official Original London Cast Recording was released in 2012, which has had over 10 million streams and purchases.

Based on Bruce Joel Rubin 's 1990 Oscar-winning hit film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore , GHOST IN CONCERT will feature and focus on the music from the Olivier- and Tony-nominated show, written by six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard and multi Grammy Award-winning Eurythmics' Dave Stewart , including the much loved With You, which has featured on Britain's Got Talent, America's Got Talent and The X Factor, alongside the iconic Unchained Melody.

GHOST tells the story of lovers Sam and Molly, who find themselves in danger walking back to their apartment one night, leaving Sam tragically murdered and trapped between this world and the next. Unable to leave Molly and worried about the ongoing peril she now faces, Sam attempts to communicate with her through the help of dubious psychic Oda Mae Brown .

GHOST THE MUSICAL has been produced in 20 countries across the world, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Denmark, South Korea, Singapore and Dubai, alongside two UK National Tours and a North American Tour. 

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At broadway up close we strive to give you a behind-the-scenes look at broadway, utilizing the 41 iconic broadway theaters as the framework to tell our stories. incorporating rare photos and videos displayed on ipads, our green team of actors and stage managers will share architectural oddities, ghost stories, anecdotes, fun facts , and more  below you'll see a list of the different interior and exterior experiences we offer, as well as our full public schedule of tours. if you're looking for a small, private experience, you'll also see the option for that on each tour page. traveling with a large group head over to our groups page for more info and pricing. have other questions about how our tours work scroll down for more  tour details , including frequently asked questions. we can't wait to see you on our broadway sidewalks , interior tours.

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TOUR SCHEDULES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY, SO PLEASE REFERENCE THE CALENDAR ON EACH RESPECTIVE TOUR PAGE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE TOUR DAYS AND START TIMES

Frequently asked questions, are reservations required in advance, yes, because our public tours are intimate experiences of no more than 15 people, reservations are required in advance. , where does each tour start and end, each experience begins and ends in a different location. full location details can be found on each respective tour page above., how long are the tours, each tour is approximately an hour and forty-five minutes and a 1/2 mile in length. comfortable shoes are recommended..

 WILL THERE BE ANY BATHROOM BREAKS?

Due to the short length of each tour, we won't have time to accommodate any extra stops along the way. Each tour begins near a hotel or restaurant with public restrooms.

Do tours run in inclement weather.

Yes, our tours operate rain or shine, barring any potentially dangerous weather conditions. In the event that we have to cancel a tour, a full refund will be provided within 24 hours of cancellation. 

DO YOU OFFER TICKET REFUNDS? 

While all ticket sales are final, we understand that situations arise. In the event that a guest has to cancel their reservation, we will make our best efforts to reschedule to another out-going tour or provide a credit for a future experience. 

DO WE GET TO GO INSIDE ANY THEATERS?

Our Hudson Theatre Up Close Tour and our New Victory Theater Up Close Tour are interior tours. Otherwise our exterior tours traverse the sidewalks of Times Square, but don't typically make any interior theater entrances. 

IS IT OKAY TO TIP YOUR TOUR GUIDE?

Of course tipping is optional, but if you had a great time your guide would appreciate any gratuities based on their "performance". The price of your ticket does not include gratuity for your Green Team Guide.

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Broadway Ghosts – The 5 Most Terrifyingly Haunted Theatres

Broadway is a staple of midtown New York and has been for over a century. Plenty of people involved with the Theatre District have passed on but not all of them have left…

Every night people come out to see Broadway shows by the thousands. Eventually, curtains come down, the actors take their final bows and the shows come to an end. Everyone goes back out into the night and the theatres go dark. The only light that remains is a singular bulb artists call a Ghost Light . Theatres all over the world use this light both as a safety measure and a means to appease any spirits that may inhabit their space. Broadway is no different and if you attend a show, you may be sitting with a Broadway Ghost.

So here are five, active theatres on the Great White Way that many believe are home to some Paranormal Patrons.

The Palace 

1564 7th ave & w 47th street, new york, ny 10036.

Built in 1903 the Palace is one of the oldest running theatres on Broadway. It hosts its fair share of plays, musicals and tragedy.

Legend has it that in the 1950’s, acrobat Louis Borsalino would attempt a tight rope walk without a net and fall to his death. While some  dispute  this claim, saying that the high-flyer was only badly injured during the fall, stagehands and actors alike believe his ghost still has a taste for the stage. Therefore, Borsalino can be seen swinging from the rafters when the theatre is empty. Like any good Broadway Ghost, he will let out a shriek of terror before reenacting his ill fated final act. Over and over and over again.

The New Amsterdam 

214 w 42nd st, new york, ny 10036.

Right in the heart of Times Square, the New Amsterdam is over a century old! Disney revived it in the mid nineties and it is now home to some of the most extravagant productions around, and a Broadway Ghost.

First off, Olive Thomas was a Broadway chorus girl in the early 1900’s, known for her beauty. As a result, she caught the eye of many, including her husband, Jack Pickford. The two did not have the greatest relationship and in 1920 they decided a trip to Paris would be the perfect cure. However, a heated exchange between the two lead to Olive’s tragic overdose on mercury bi-chloride, a topical ointment.

Very soon after her death, reports began that Olive was walking the halls of the New Amsterdam Theater. Clad in a green, beaded dress and carrying a bottle much like the one she fatefully drank from in Paris. Sightings of Olive remain steady (even as recently as 2005 ) since the need to perform cannot escape her. Even in death.

The Lyceum  

149 w 45th st, new york, ny 10036.

Few American Theatres are as old as the Lyceum. Granted landmark status in 1974, it is the oldest, continuously running Theater on Broadway. Hence it should come as no surprise that it also has a permanent phantom in the form of legendary Choreographer Bob Fosse.

Fosse, known for his distinct and innovative style of dance, worked with many actors and dancers over his career. One such actress was Chita Rivera. River starred in 2016’s The Visit, performed in the Lyceum. During the show,  crew members claimed to hear strange sounds in addition to cigarette smoke coming from the balcony. Many of them assume that it was the ghost of Fosse himself. Due to Fosse’s work relationship with Rivera and his apparent love of the Balcony seats, it makes sense that he would choose that show to haunt. Whether or not he stays around is the question. Needless to say, as a Broadway Ghost, he’s got plenty of time to decide.

The Imperial 

249 w 45th st, new york, ny 10036.

Sometimes you don’t need a storied history to be a ghost. You just have to scare a group of kids.

The Imperial Theatre opened in 1923 and various musicals and plays have graced its stage in the last century. The most noteworthy of these shows was Billy Elliot. A musical based on the hit film, its big draw was music by Elton John and a talented group of Tony award winning youngsters.  Young girls  in the show claimed that their dressing room was haunted by a strange and powerful entity who would open and close doors at will and the name of that Broadway Ghost: Fred.

Therefore, while some believe that famed actress Ethel Merman probably haunts the old theatre, the cast of Billy Elliot will tell you a much different story.

The Belasco

111 w 44th st, new york, ny 10036.

Finally, the most noteworthy theatre on this list. David Belasco commissioned it to be built in 1907. While it is only the sixth oldest theater on Broadway, it most likely takes the lead as far as sightings are concerned.

David Belasco died in 1931 and consequently became one of the Broadway Ghosts. He is said to watch rehearsals and walk the halls whenever he pleases. Some crew members in the theatre will say, “Goodnight, Mr. Belasco” at the end of each night, just to appease him. Even I have had a spooky experience with this legendary Broadway Ghost.

As a bar manager at the time, I had to stay late to count the night’s profits. Suddenly, in my non ventilated office, the air grew cold. Just as quickly as the cold began, it was gone, returning the room to its normal temperature. Even I have my skepticism towards ghosts and this incident shook me to my core. Many believe that Cold Spots will often accompany ghosts and knowledge of this phenomenon gave me cause to leave the theatre early that night.

Those are the Broadway Ghosts that this intrepid blogger knows about and there are many others. Do you have a ghastly experience in a Broadway Theatre? Let us know in the comments! If you wanna see some of these theatres first hand, check out Inside Broadway Tours !

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Full Cast Announced for Ghost The Musical in Concert at the Adelphi Theatre

Olivier Award-winning producer, Colin Ingram, the original West End and Broadway producer of the smash-hit musical GHOST,  announces the full cast for the one-off special concert at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End at 8pm on Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Joining the previously announced Lucie Jones as Molly and Oliver Tompsett as Sam, will be original Broadway cast member Moya Angela ( America’s Got Talent, The Lion King and Dreamgirls) as Oda Mae Brown, David Seadon-Young ( Ghost the Musical National/Australian Tour) as Carl Bruner, Sam Mackay ( In the Heights, Mamma Mia! ) as Willie Lopez and original West End cast members Lisa Davina Phillip ( The Lion King, Matilda the Musical) and Jenny Fitzpatrick ( Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Rock of Ages UK Tour), who will reprise their roles as Clara and Louise. Completing the cast will be Gabriela García as Mrs Santiago/Featured Ensemble, Kimmy Edwards as Ortisha/Ensemble, C.J. Borger as Orlando/Ensemble, and Ensemble members Michael Cortez and Stevie Hutchinson.

GHOST IN CONCERT will be directed by original associate director Paul Warwick Griffin, with musical supervision by Laurie Perkins, video design by Jon Driscoll, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound by Jav Pando, choreography by Ashley Wallen, costume supervision by Sharon Williams and casting by David Grindrod Casting.

Producer Colin Ingram said, “I am delighted to be bringing GHOST THE MUSICAL back in a new format for this one-off performance, so audiences can enjoy some of the incredible music that Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard wrote over ten years ago and which has now been produced in over 20 countries, from Brazil to Hungary. I’m so happy to have Oliver Tompsett play Sam Wheat, after he helped develop the role in workshops, and for Lucie Jones to return as Molly, after playing the role in China and South East Asia. I’m thrilled that some of our original cast members, including Moya Angela from our run on Broadway and Lisa Davina Philip and Jenny Fitzpatrick from London, will be joining us, alongside the brilliant David Seadon-Young, who played Carl on the National Tour, Sam Mackay as Willie Lopez and a hugely talented ensemble from across the West End.”

Tony and Olivier Award-nominated GHOST THE MUSICAL first premiered at Manchester’s Opera House in March 2011, before transferring to London’s Piccadilly Theatre for its West End debut in July of the same year. The musical later transferred to Broadway in 2012, receiving three Tony Award nominations, and later embarked on a UK Tour in 2013. An official Original London Cast Recording was released in 2012, which has had over 10 million streams and purchases.

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Based on Bruce Joel Rubin’s 1990 Oscar-winning hit film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, GHOST IN CONCERT will feature and focus on the music from the Olivier- and Tony-nominated show, written by six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard and multi Grammy Award-winning Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, including the much loved With You , which has featured on Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent and The X Factor , alongside the iconic Unchained Melody .

GHOST tells the story of lovers Sam and Molly, who find themselves in danger walking back to their apartment one night, leaving Sam tragically murdered and trapped between this world and the next. Unable to leave Molly and worried about the ongoing peril she now faces, Sam attempts to communicate with her through the help of dubious psychic Oda Mae Brown.

GHOST THE MUSICAL has been produced in 20 countries across the world, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Denmark, South Korea, Singapore and Dubai, alongside two UK National Tours and a North American Tour.

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