Best Halloween Stage Performances In DFW
Whether you like to be gently spooked or enjoy a full-fright experience, north Texas has a live production for you. Campfire stories, comedic melodramas, musicals that taunt the mind, interactive performances and mystic costumes that bend your perception of what you think about something are all part of this season's best Halloween stage performances in DFW.
The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow
Rosewood Center
5938 Skillman St.
Dallas, Texas 75231
www.dct.org
Oct. 16 - 30
The Teen Scene Players present the world premier of "The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow" by Philip Schaeffer. Sleepy Hollow is more than just the characters Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman created by Washington Irving. The live production brings ghosts to life and might just scare you to death — not really, but it is recommended for ages 11 and up.
Jack the Ripper – Monster of Whitechapel
5400 East Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-1860
www.pocketsandwich.com
Now through Nov. 14
Where can you go cheer, boo, hiss and throw popcorn at the stage? Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Joe Dickinson has written a comedic melodrama worthy of popcorn tossing terror in "Jack the Ripper – Monster of Whitechapel." While Pocket Sandwich Theatre has been known for its family-friendly performances, this one is rated PG-13 and may not be suitable for little ones.
Creep
15650 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 450-6232
www.watertowertheatre.org
Now through Nov. 25
WaterTower Theatre is known for producing some of the most thought-provoking, original musicals in North Texas. The world premiere of "Creep," a musical by Dallas composer/playwright Donald Fowler, examines how, when dehumanized, Jack the Ripper adapted to life's situations to survive. Kate Galvin directs this thrilling, breath-taking season opener. This musical is for mature audiences only.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
By Los Bastardos
5458 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 352-5085
www.losbastardos.com
Fri. and Sat. Oct. 30 and 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Los Bastardos does full-stage interaction while the full-length original Rocky Horror Picture Show plays on the movie screen at the Inwood Theater. Audience participation is encouraged. This is not the Rocky Horror of the 70s and 80s — you do not have to bring your own toast. The show starts with a 30-minute pre-show where the cast interacts with the audience members going over the safety rules of the interactive performance, singing songs and going over dance steps. The cast sells prop bags also known as "survival kits" that contain all the items audience members will need to interact with the floorwalkers and other cast members. Get ready to do "The Time Warp – again." This production is for mature audiences.
The Evil Queen of Burlesque
231 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 948-1546
www.thetexastheatre.com
Sat. Oct. 31 at 8:00 p.m.
For those feeling especially adventurous and wanting to dabble in something devilishly wicked, The Texas Theatre is presenting the Evil Queen of Burlesque. This is Halloween blown out to the wildest of dreams. The show includes musical acts, aerial performances, drag costumes, feathers, fans, gowns, glitz, poof and lots of bling. This is for open-minded adults only.
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