Do you believe in love?  It’s hard to believe that 22 years have passed since Ghost was released in the theater to much critical acclaim, several Oscar nods (and two wins) and cinema history.  The film was a financial success and helped established Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore as not only big movie stars, but also icons of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

While you might think such inspirational, and Christian devotional filmmaking would be outdated in the cynical 2012 era, Sam says ditto to you!  In fact, retro is very in today and fans and newcomers alike can experience the miracle all over again.  Ghost The Musical is coming to New York after a successful run at the Manchester Opera House in the U.K.

The New York show will star its original cast including Richard Fleeshman as Sam, Caissie Levy as Molly and Sharon D. Clarke as Oda Mae Brown.  The presentation will debut at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and it’s all starting in March 2012!

While most people remember Ghost as a crushing drama, you might be intrigued to know that this new version of Ghost is actually a musical.  The book is by Bruce Joel Rubin and the music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.  While the production is based on the 1990 film, this is an entirely new production with original songs.  Some of the most memorable numbers include “Here Right Now”, “Three Little Words” and “Life Turns on a Dime.”  And in case you’re an old softie, yes, you will be relieved to know that “Unchained Melody” (the classic song that characterized the original film) returns to the stage.

The plot itself sticks to the source material, and centers on Sam and Molly.  When Sam dies, he becomes caught between the real world and the Hereafter.  With the help of medium Oda Mae Brown, Sam and Molly find some closure.

Perhaps it’s a fitting tribute that Ghost is having a revival and many new fans are discovering the influence of the late Patrick Swayze, who did so much to create the role of Sam in the original film.  We can just visualize a glowing, heaven-bound Swayze looking on in approval as his favorite movie lives on for a new generation.