About the Show

The legendary Charles Busch humorously explores a scandal threatening Henrik Ibsen's legacy.

Following Henrik Ibsen's demise, his widow Susannah faces a scandal as a former protégée threatens to expose the playwright's secrets. In Ibsen's Ghost, written by and starring the iconic Charles Busch, Susannah, aided by an eclectic group, strives to safeguard her husband's legacy amidst humor and intrigue, in a story about the impact of a great man's ghost on the women central to his creations.

Critic Reviews (10)

"Charles Busch’s satire...a widow faces a rather catty fight to save her husband’s legacy"
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"...Ibsen’s Ghost features a plot that is only partially coherent"
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”If you're looking for a highly literate lark, this is it.”
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"Ibsen's Ghost is a joy ride all the way, with a great company"
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A triumphant example of fast-paced, energized, high-camp acting.
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"His play is hilarious and I’m so glad people are still writing in this style."
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"The resulting play, overstuffed and undergunned, falls short of the auteur’s best"
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"Charles Busch’s writing...seems constrained by the loftiness of the inspiration."
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