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'Paranormal Activity' Stage Adaptation Brings Horror to Broadway This Summer

The Olivier-nominated stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' will open on Broadway for a limited 20-week engagement. Previews begin August 14, with opening night set for September 15 at the August Wilson Theatre. The production follows an original narrative about a couple moving from Chicago to London to escape their past. Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse and original film producer, has joined the Broadway producing team.

Key Points: Paranormal Activity Stage Show Hits Broadway in 2025

  • 20-week limited Broadway engagement begins August 14
  • Directed by Felix Barrett, written by Levi Holloway
  • Original narrative, not adapting film characters
  • Jason Blum joins producing team
  • Previews start August 14, opening night September 15
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'Paranormal Activity' stage adaptation set to arrive in Broadway

The Olivier-nominated stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' opens on Broadway for 20 weeks starting August 14. Directed by Felix Barrett.

"places aren't haunted, people are - Official synopsis"

Los Angeles, May 13

It is going to be a spooky summer this year, with Paranormal Activity all set to make its way to Broadway.

'Paranormal Activity - A New Story Live on Broadway', the Olivier-nominated stage adaptation of the horror franchise, will open on Broadway for a limited 20-week engagement, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The previews will begin on August 14, with the opening night set for September 15 at the August Wilson Theatre.

Directed by Felix Barrett and written by Levi Holloway, the production previously enjoyed sold-out runs in London's West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and San Francisco.

The play follows an original narrative instead of adapting characters or couples from the original films.

Jason Blum, the founder, Blumhouse CEO and an original producer of the Paranormal Activity film franchise, has joined the producing team for the Broadway production.

As per the official synopsis, "James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are... With an original story inspired by the film franchise, Paranormal Activity reimagines the modern ghost story with an intimacy that only live theatre can provide."

Director Felix Barrett, while speaking about the production, shared, "New York is my home away from home. I fell in love with the city when making Sleep No More fifteen years ago, and always marvelled at the way audiences engaged with the show. Having seen the incredible responses to Paranormal as it has toured the U.S., I'm beyond excited that it will be coming to Broadway and cannot wait to see how New Yorkers react!"

Coming to the films, the 'Paranormal Activity' franchise began in 2007 when the original movie opened in theatres, becoming one of the most profitable movies ever made.

The franchise later expanded with 'Paranormal Activity 2', 'Paranormal Activity 3', 'Paranormal Activity 4', 'The Marked Ones', 'The Ghost Dimension', and 'Next of Kin'.

An eighth 'Paranormal Activity' film is expected to arrive on May 21, 2027, with James Wan producing and Ian Tauson directing.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Places aren't haunted, people are..." That's a powerful line! Reminds me of how in Indian households we always say it's the person's karma that brings spirits. This stage adaptation might actually be more intelligent than the films. Can't wait to see the reviews.
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Siddharth J
Broadway charging a bomb for tickets and we'll still have people lining up. Meanwhile our nukkad natak in India cost 50 rupees and are more entertaining. 🤷‍♂️ But serious hai, the idea of a live horror play could be innovative - the intimate theatre experience might actually make it scarier than film.
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Varun X
Original story and not a copy-paste of the films? That's refreshing. In Bollywood we keep remaking the same horror movies with item numbers in between. This could actually be a masterclass in horror storytelling. Hopefully it inspires some Indian theatre groups too.
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Nisha Z
Jason Blum producing for Broadway now! That guy knows how to make money from horror. But honestly, after watching so many desi horror plays in my hometown, I'm curious how Western theatre handles ghost stories. The immersive element of live performance is something films can never match. All the best to the team! đź‘»
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Rahul R
As someone who couldn't sleep for a week after watching the first Paranormal Activity, I am both excited and terrified about this. đź«Ł The West End runs were sold out - so the production must be genuinely scary. Indians who love horror should definitely catch this if they're in NY. Just don't watch it alone!

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