With the musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster “Ghost - Nachricht von Sam,” one of the greatest love stories of all time will be on the program at the Felsenbühne Staatz in the summer of 2026. The writing team of Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart (mastermind behind the band Eurythmics), and Glen Ballard has transformed the touching and gripping film story into an equally compelling musical—one that, of course, wouldn’t be complete without the hit “Unchained Melody.”Sam Wheat is a successful banker who leads a happy life with his girlfriend, Molly Jensen. One evening, Sam is fatally wounded during a robbery. But his soul remains in the world of the living as a ghost—unable to communicate with Molly or protect her. When Sam discovers that his death was no accident but part of a conspiracy, he tries to warn Molly. Since he cannot speak to her himself, he seeks help from the seemingly shady medium Oda Mae Brown, who, surprisingly, is actually able to make contact with ghosts. Together, they try to bring the culprit to justice and save Molly from further danger…Artistic Director and Director Werner Auer and his team will once again stage this gripping play in the impressive open-air setting of the Felsenbühne Staatz!
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