“The production, which opened at the Ahmanson Theatre under the direction of Felix Barrett, is brilliantly pulled off.”
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Paranormal Activity
78
Recommended
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CA · Opened Nov 14, 2025 · Closed Dec 7, 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
Despite a thin plot, this stage adaptation delivers genuinely terrifying scares through immersive staging and effective special effects that make audiences scream and jump.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviewsSort:
“Director Felix Barrett and writer Levi Holloway have devised a crackerjack nightmare for an entire audience to eyewitness.”
“Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage has defied all my expectations as a genuinely engaging and terrifying experience that will absolutely delight all horror/thriller fans and newcomers alike.”
By Edward HongFull Review
“It's astonishing what can be done live on stage these days, but the effects in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will blow your mind.”
By Harker JonesFull Review
“The team behind Paranormal Activity has achieved something impressive — expanding the scope of what theatre can offer.”
By Christopher Lloyd BrattenFull Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Paranormal Activity?
Despite a thin plot, this stage adaptation delivers genuinely terrifying scares through immersive staging and effective special effects that make audiences scream and jump. (CriticScore 78/100 from 6 reviews.)
Is Paranormal Activity worth seeing?
Yes. Paranormal Activity earns strong reviews from critics (78/100 from 6 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity has a CriticScore of 78/100 based on 6 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Paranormal Activity still running in a regional production?
No, Paranormal Activity has closed. It played at Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CA and closed on December 7, 2025.
Creative Team
- Levi HollowayPlaywright
- Felix BarrettDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 78/100 (6 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Nov 14, 2025
- Closed
- Dec 7, 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
