MTC MainStage presents
Ghost The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard
Sound Design by Jon Damast
Lighting & Projection Design by RJ Romeo
Costume Design by Diane Vanderkroef
Scenic & Props Design by April M. Bartlett
Fight & Intimacy Choreography by Dan O’Driscoll
Choreography by Clint Hromsco
Stage Managed by Abbey Murray
Music Direction by Tony Bellomy
Directed by Kevin Connors
MTC MainStage Presents
GHOST THE MUSICAL
APRIL 12 - 28, 2024
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Performances at MUSIC THEATRE OF CONNECTICUT
509 Westport Avenue (Route 1) in Norwalk
(Click here for directions)
Previews begin April 12th at 8pm
Opening Night on April 13th at 8pm
Pride Night on April 19th at 8pm
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
The 2023/2024 MainStage Season is sponsored by
Kaplan Girls Music Fund
The Burry Fredrik Foundation
The Schnurmacher Foundation
About
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
Who’s Who
MIGUEL ANGEL ACEVEDO (u/s Willie Lopez)
is a New York City school teacher. Ghost marks Miguel’s MTC debut. Most recently, Miguel was featured in Wilton Playshop’s musical, Jekyll and Hyde, playing the title role. Other notable credits: Beautiful (Donny); Disaster (Tony D.) Comedy of Tenors (Tito), City of Angels (Muñoz), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli); The Shawshank Redemption (Bogs); Violet (preacher); The Full Monty (Dave); Smokey Joe’s Café; Baby (Nick); La Cage aux Folles (Georges) and Mamma Mia (Sam).
PAUL AGUIRRE (Willie Lopez)
is excited to be back at MTC after last being seen in Sunset Boulevard. Other favorite CT credits include In the Heights (Westport Country Playhouse), Evita (ACT) , Jesus Christ Superstar (7 Angels), The Music Man (STONC) and Guys & Dolls, Singin’ in the Rain and Bye Bye Birdie (Godspeed). Paul is also the creator/owner of BroadwayDollsandGuys.com. Love to David, Nikki and Arya. Paul forever dedicates his work to Ma for her never-ending love and support.
KAYLA ARIAS (Louise/Wallace/Ensemble)
is thrilled to be making her MTC debut! Past credits include Clara Track in ‘Ghost’ and Pearl Krabs in ‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Arizona Broadway Theatre. She hopes the show resonates with all of you, as love and loss are such painful, yet beautiful experiences.
LADONNA BURNS (Oda Mae)
a NYC based artist, is thrilled to make her MTC debut in this dream role! NY: White Girl in Danger (Nell Standby), Caroline, or Change (Caroline), Follies (Stella). National Tours: RENT (Seasons of Love Soloist) and Seussical (Sour Kangaroo). Recent regional credits: Cinderella (Fairy Godmother), Sister Act (Sister Mary Lazarus), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Corry), All Shook Up (Sylvia). Thanks to my family and my honey!
SETH ELISER (Sam)
is excited to share this special show and perform with his wife, Allie Seibold! Recent Credits: World Premiere of Punk Rock Girl, PCLO’s Godspell, The Twelfth Night Show (Grange Theater), Beauty and the Beast (Tour: Orchestra of Japan). Nat’l Tours: Music Man, Lightning Thief, internationally with DCL. Drummer and guitarist for Broadway writers Joe Iconis and Rob Rokicki. Thank you to his Louisiana/New Jersey family for their love and support, and Kevin and Jim for this opportunity! www.setheliser.com
MATT MANCUSO (Carl)
is excited to be back at MTC! Recent credits include; Clybourne Park (Jim/Tom), Jersey Boys (Bob Crewe), The Importance of Being Earnest (VSF), You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow (Theater 2020), The Winter’s Tale (VSF), Dessa Rose (Chromolume). Thank you to Kevin and Jim and all my friends and family! (www.mancusomatt.com)
SCOTT MIKITA (Subway Ghost/Orlando/Ensemble)
Delighted to be back MTC (first show: Eddie in The Legend of Georgia McBride) Broadway: Phantom of the Opera (20+ years); Tours: Hal Prince’s Show Boat, Into the Woods, Martin Guerre. Regional: She Loves Me, Company, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Steppenwolf), Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You, Fabulous Lipitones, Wallenberg; Northwestern University graduate. Love to Hannah and Lily.
TEAGAN LA’SHAY (Clara/Ortisha/First Nun/Ensemble)
is excited to be back for MTC’s GHOST. She recently made her MTC debut as Jo in The Legend of Georgia McBride. Previous credits include BATBOY (Reverend Hightower), LITTLE MISS PERFECT (Reatha), and NEXT TO NORMAL (Natalie). WCSU BFA Musical Theatre. Many thanks to her supporters! @teaganlashay
JEFF RAAB (Hospital Ghost/Lionel/Ensemble)
MTC: Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Jersey Boys (Joe Pesci). Regional favorites: Richard III (Richard) The Tempest (Trinculo), Man of La Mancha (Sancho), Into the Woods (Baker), The Robber Bridegroom (Goat), Woody Guthrie’s American Song, two seasons with Texas Shakespeare Festival. SCSU Adjunct Faculty. Delighted to be back! www.jeffreymichaelraab.com.
LEEANNA RUBIN (Mrs. Santiago/Bank Officer/Second Nun/Ensemble)
MTC debut! National Tour: Annie. Gypsy (The Marriott Lincolnshire), Something Rotten (Sharon Playhouse), Man of La Mancha (The Fulton), Harvey and Good People (Milwaukee Repertory). New York: A Class Act (J2 Spotlight), Man of La Mancha (Plaza Theatrical), Assassins (The Secret Theater). Representation: Gray Talent Group. @LeeannaRubin
ALLIE SEIBOLD (Molly)
is thrilled to be back at MTC! Previously Betsy/Lindsey (Clybourne Park). To play her dream role alongside her husband is a gift! Nat'l & Internat'l Tours: The Lightning Thief, Disney on Classic, Footloose. Favorite Credits: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (North Shore MT), Sunday In The Park with George (Axelrod Arts Center). Thank you Kevin, Jim, MTC, her life & stage partner, Seth, Avalon Artists Group, family and friends for endless support. BFA MT Boston Conservatory www.allieseibold.com
KEVIN CONNORS (Director, Executive Artistic Director & Co-Founder)
Off-Broadway: Play Like a Winner (NYMF award-winner), Prime Time Prophet, Jukebox Saturday Night, The Abandoned Loves of Frederick R., Life Anonymous, Lover: The Valentino Musical, Babes Off Broadway, Saloon and Suzy Q. Selected regional productions: The Fantasticks, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Babes in Toyland, A Christmas Carol and Baby; with such stars as Joan Rivers, James Naughton, and Johnny Mathis. He has directed over 150 MTC Equity MainStage productions including Next to Normal, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Falsettoland, Ragtime, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Evita, Doubt, Master Class, Gypsy, (all Connecticut Critics’ Circle Award Nominations/Winners), and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, (Moss Hart Award Winner). BroadwayWorld Award Winner as Best Director for MTC’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Multiple Connecticut Critics’ Circle Best Director winner including MTC’s Ragtime and Falsettoland, and 2-time recipient of the Tom Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Connecticut Professional Theatre. As a composer he has penned the score for numerous musicals including It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play and The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play (all published by Playscripts, Inc.), and served on the faculties of The Hartt School of Music/University of Hartford, Sacred Heart University, the University of Bridgeport and Musical Theatre Works in NYC. www.kevin-connors.com
