While we wait for the new Paranormal Activity movie from director Ian Tuason (Undertone), we’ve learned that the found footage franchise is next headed to Broadway.
Deadline reports that Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Stage is “coming to Broadway following sold-out runs in London’s West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC and San Francisco.” The outlet details, “the strictly limited 20-week engagement of Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live on Broadway will begin performances Friday, August 14, at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre ahead of an official opening on Tuesday, September 15.”
Deadline also notes, “The Broadway production will follow a strictly limited pre-Broadway engagement in Boston at the Emerson Colonial Theatre from July 11 through July 30.”
Directed by Felix Barrett and written by playwright Levi Holloway, the stage show follows James and Lou, who move from Chicago to London to escape their past. Upon discovering a haunting presence in their home, they use a camera to document the unsettling shadow…
“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.”
Original Paranormal Activity stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat attended the Paranormal Activity play last year, and they both shared their thoughts over on Instagram.
Katie Featherston raved, “What a truly fun night seeing the new Paranormal Activity at the Ahmanson Theatre! We had a blast- so scary and so fun. The design and production was amazing and the cast did a fantastic job. Congrats to all involved!”
Micah Sloat wrote in his own IG post, “The new Paranormal Activity stage show at the Ahmanson is incredible!! A thrilling combination of horror, stage magic, and storytelling that uses the bones of the original film to build something new and terrifying.”
“Paranormal Activity changed the horror landscape,” said Josh Silverman from Paramount. “Bringing the franchise to Broadway allows us to continue expanding that world in a bold and immersive way. By combining the franchise’s signature suspense with the power of live theater, this production delivers an unforgettable live experience for the audience.”
Sometimes, you just need to get out of the house…
