Rebecca is a story that is timeless and haunting. It was first dreamt up and offered as a novel by Daphne du Maurier in 1938. While many have read the novel, most will be more familiar with the 1940 Academy Award winning movie version directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. Those in love with the gothic tale will be thrilled to hear about yet another way to enjoy this classic with “Rebecca: The Musical” coming to a Broadway stage soon.

The first musical version of this play was done in Germany, with German lyrics by Michael Kunze and music by Sylvester Levay. A U.S. version is now in the works, breathing life once again into the roles of Maxim DeWinter, his charming new wife, and housekeeper Mrs. Danvers. This English version of the musical has a book and lyrics by Christopher Hampton, with Kunze also helping with the English lyrics. The best news is that you don’t have to wait long, the Broadway version of this musical is scheduled for this fall!

Previews for this new play start on October 30th 2012, a fitting time for a ghostly revue.  The opening is scheduled for November 18th at the Broadhurst Theatre. This opening date has some nervous as the two main lead roles are still sitting uncast. It was to originally to star Tam Mutu and Sierra Boggess, but due to financial issues the play was pushed back and the stars found leading parts in other musicals. Who will play the millionaire and his wife? There is plenty of speculation but no solid announcements to date. So far the other roles already cast include Karen Mason, James Barbour and Howard McGillin. Songs in this musical version of the play will include “Last Night I Dreamt of Manderley”, “Rebecca” and “I’m Mrs. De Winter” among many others.

Will the ghost of Rebecca haunt the stage, and will the madness of obsession show its face in this musical version of the novel? The only way to find out is to book your Rebecca musical tickets and see for yourself! Who knew the entertainment industry would drag Hitchcock out of his slumber and onto the stage?