"Will I be scared? Yes. Very. Cleverly, too."
Chicago Tribune
Paranormal Activity
November 13 – December 7, 2025
Paranormal Activity
A New Story Live on Stage
By Levi Holloway
Directed by Felix Barrett
Restaged by Levi Holloway
By arrangement with Paramount Pictures and Melting Pot
A co-production with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and American Conservatory Theater
Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to the screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films
TM & © 2025 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved
Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)
Starts at $40.25
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Presale: July 30, 2025
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Presale: August 6, 2025 10 AM PT
Single Tickets
On sale: August 13, 2025
BASED ON THE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY FILMS
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape the past…but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are. An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play is from celebrated playwright Levi Holloway (Broadway’s Grey House) and originally directed by Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett (Sleep No More) with illusions by Tony Award-winner Chris Fisher (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Harry Potter & The Cursed Child). This world premiere play will haunt you long after the lights go out. We can’t say anything else.
RATED R for disturbing content and horror.
"Make sure you have someone’s hand to hold."
Yorkshire Times
Levi Holloway, Playwright
"Writing Paranormal Activity for the stage, collaborating with Felix Barrett in London—working to create an actual nightmare—has been a dream. We strived to create something impossible, mixing the familiar with the uncanny, heart with horror, right alongside all the mischief we’ve made to trouble their sleep."
Showtimes & Tickets
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Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8PM
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Get ready to SLAY the spirits! Join us for LGBTQ Night, where the scares are fierce, the vibes are spooky, and the ghosts aren’t the only ones coming out after dark. After the performance, enjoy a glass of wine on us!
November 20, 2025 at 7:30PM
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30PM
Media
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Audience Reaction — PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ahmanson Theatre!
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L–R: Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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Patrick Heusinger in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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L–R: Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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L–R: Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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Cher Álvarez in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Cast
Lou
Cher Álvarez
Carolanne
Shannon Cochran
Etheline Cotgrave
Kate Fry
James
Patrick Heusinger
Understudy
Caron Brunis
Understudy
Caroline Hendricks
Understudy
Hannah Goodman
Creative Team
By
Levi Holloway
Directed By
Felix Barrett
Restaged By
Levi Holloway
Scenic And Costume Design
Fly Davis
Lighting Design
Anna Watson
Sound Design
Gareth Fry
Video Design
Luke Halls
Illusions
Chris Fisher
Casting
Bob Mason
Technical Supervisor
What If We Productions
Associate Artistic Director
Lindsay Allbaugh
Production Stage Manager
Melanie J. Lisby
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