Good Morning, Olive: Haunted Theatres of Broadway and Beyond

Although Hamlet claims that death is the undiscovered country from which no traveler returns, some do return. Good Morning, Olive is a book about the ghosts that haunt theaters in New York and around the world. The ghosts of Broadway, including Casper, are friendly and tend to be stars. The nature of theaters is such that it is conducive and welcoming to ghosts, with cords, ropes, tall curtains, backdrops, cubicles, trap doors, and passageways.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Hamlet's assertion that death is an unknown country from which no traveler returns is incorrect. There are instances when individuals do return. Following a performance, great theaters transform into eerie and silent spaces, until the theater ghosts make their grand entrance. These spirits, illuminated by the ghost light, wander the shadowed boards, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.

Many of Broadway's busiest theaters remain haunted by spirits, some with renowned names and histories. One such ghost is Olive, named after one of Broadway's most beautiful and temperamental spirits. Good Morning, Olive explores the presence of ghosts in theaters across New York and around the world.

Broadway, renowned as the playground of stars, is not surprising to host a multitude of celebrity ghosts. These spirits, much like Casper, tend to be friendly, although their behavior can be unpredictable. Theatres possess a unique charm that attracts and welcomes ghosts, with their intricate structures, cords, ropes, and curtains creating an environment that encapsulates human emotions. Charles J. Adams III aptly describes theaters as vaults, where emotions are imprisoned, impersonated, imitated, and elicited.

Good Morning, Olive takes readers on a captivating journey into this world, offering a glimpse into the lives of these theater ghosts and the mysteries that surround them. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or simply curious about the hidden stories within the walls of Broadway's theaters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves the magic of the performing arts.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493064533