Musical adaptation of popular ‘90s movie hits Warner Robins stage. Here’s when

For the first time ever, “Ghost The Musical,” based off the Academy Award-winning film “Ghost,” will debut May 3 at the Warner Robins Little Theatre.

The movie first debuted in 1990, starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. It went on to win several Academy Awards as well as a Golden Globe.

With numerous WRLT musical successes under their belt, Corey Dinkins and Renee Alday were selected to take on the task of bringing this famous Broadway show to life. This duo broke all WRLT records with their original musical “America’s Top 40: 60s, 70s and 80s” with a completely sold out run. They later a second successful two-night stint at the Hawkinsville Opera House in November.

Based on Paramount Pictures’ film written by Bruce Joel Rubin, the musical closely follows the script of the movie, but with additional singing and dancing, which are choregraphed by Abi Brown. As a result, the musical has a bit of a “light-hearted feel” compared to that of the movie, explained Dinkins.

However, that’s not to say the play won’t elicit the same emotions as the film. In fact, Alday said she feels the audience will remember the depth of emotion portrayed by the cast.

“If people love the movie, they should love the musical,” Dinkins added.

The 15-member cast, which ranges in age from 13 to people in their 70s, started rehearsing at the end of January. Their experience ranges from seasoned actors to those who are new to the WRLT stage, explained Alday. The play consists of two acts and runs approximately two and a half hours, with a 15-minute intermission.

“The unique thing about this play is that it takes our actors to another level of acting, as far as the emotional attributes,” said Dinkins. “The other unique thing about this play is that it has a lot of moving parts. The set goes up and comes down around the actors as they are performing, which doesn’t happen often in stage plays.”

Alday said in addition to the singing, dancing and dialogue, patrons can expect to see romance, comedy and suspense.

There will also be a raffle for two baskets. While the WRLT has already undergone some extensive renovations during the past year, including new seats, monies raised from the raffle will go toward the improvement of the theatre itself and purchasing shows, explained Alday. Tickets for the raffle will be $5 each, and the drawing for the baskets will be held at the intermission on the final show night, May 18.

Due to some of the graphic language in the play, Alday suggests that the show is appropriate for ages 10 and up. The show will run May 3 through May 18 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be pre-purchased online at www.wrlittletheatre.com

No tickets will be sold at the door. Season tickets may also be purchased in the lobby.