Oct 20, 2025
“The not-so-obvious trickery of American spiritualism is revived with gusto in “Paranormal Activity,” a sensational start to the spooky season.”
By Tristan BrunsFull Review
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Paranormal Activity
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL · Opened Oct 16, 2025 · Closed Nov 2, 2025 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production — this tryout transferred to Broadway. See the Broadway production →
Part of a national tour — see how this show landed across all its pre-Broadway stops. See the combined tour reviews →
Critics' Take
Critics praise this stage adaptation for delivering effective jump scares and horror thrills just in time for spooky season, successfully translating the film franchise's terror to live theater.
Critic Scorecard
7 reviewsSort:
“All in all, this scaredy cat of a reviewer had a fun time out at Paranormal Activity.”
By Allie BugajskiFull Review
“Fisher's illusions are a must see and second to none: elegant, subtle, and exacting.”
By Sarah Frances FiorelloFull Review
“This is a compact, impressively told and wonderfully acted ghost story.”
By Steven OxmanFull Review
Oct 18, 2025
“It scared the bejeebies out of me... and that didn't end at the curtain!”
The Fourth Walsh StaffFull Review
Audience Scorecard
84 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Paranormal Activity?
Critics praise this stage adaptation for delivering effective jump scares and horror thrills just in time for spooky season, successfully translating the film franchise's terror to live theater. (CriticScore 75/100 from 7 reviews.)
Is Paranormal Activity worth seeing?
Yes. Paranormal Activity earns strong reviews from critics (75/100 from 7 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity has a CriticScore of 75/100 based on 7 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Paranormal Activity still running in a regional production?
No, Paranormal Activity has closed. It played at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL and closed on November 2, 2025.
Creative Team
- Levi HollowayPlaywright
- Felix BarrettDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 75/100 (7 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2025
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2025
- Run Length
- 1 month
- Runtime
- Synopsis
- Paranormal Activity is a play based on the cult film about a haunting that follows a young couple.
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
