Overview
Synopsis
After the writer Charles Condomine hires a woman who can communicate with spirits, all hell breaks loose – literally! Charles’ late wife, Elvira, appears and harasses Charles and his new wife, Ruth, with the goal of killing Charles so that he can join her in the afterlife.
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- Book
- Hugh Martin , Timothy Gray
- Music
- Hugh Martin , Timothy Gray
- Lyrics
- Hugh Martin , Timothy Gray
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Ideal For
- Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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