The world premiere of Charles Busch's Ibsen's Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy is underway at Off-Broadway's 59E59, and new production shots offer a first look at the Primary Stages production. The limited engagement will continue through April 14.
Busch stars as Suzannah Thoresen Ibsen, wife of the playwright, joined by Thomas Gibson (Dharma & Greg) as Wolf Dahlquist, Jen Cody (Shrek The Musical) as Gerda, Christopher Borg (The Confession of Lily Dare) as George Elstad and The Rat Wife, Judy Kaye (Diana) as Magdalene Kragh Thoresen, and Jennifer Van Dyck (Hedda Gabler) as Hannah Solberg. Standby Kate Hampton rounds out the company. Casting is by McCorkle Casting.
Take a look at the show in the gallery below:
Thomas Gibson, Christopher Borg, and Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Thomas Gibson and Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Judy Kaye and Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Jennifer Van Dyck and Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Christopher Borg, Charles Busch, and Judy Kaye in Ibsen's Ghost
Christopher Borg and Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch, Jen Cody, Christopher Borg, Thomas Gibson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and Judy Kaye in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch and Judy Kaye in Ibsen's Ghost
Charles Busch and Jen Cody in Ibsen's Ghost
The new work spins a tall tale about the wife of the Doll's House playwright, taking place the week after his funeral. Suddenly among her new predicaments are her husband's long-lost illegitimate son, a libelous so-called diary being shopped around by a former protégée, and a mysterious exterminator. Carl Andress (Still at Risk) is directing.
The production features scenic design by Shoko Kambara, costume design by Gregory Gale, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Jill BC Du Boff and Ien De Nio, and wig design by Bobbie Zlotnik. Avery Trunko is production stage manager, and Kelly Hatfield serves as assistant stage manager.
Tickets are available at 59e59.org.
