“The production, which opened at the Ahmanson Theatre under the direction of Felix Barrett, is brilliantly pulled off.”
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Paranormal Activity
77
Recommended
U.S. National Tour (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston) · Closed Jul 30, 2026
Regional production — this tryout transferred to Broadway. See the Broadway production →
Tour stops — Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Ahmanson Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company (Harman Hall), American Conservatory Theater (Toni Rembe Theater), Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Paranormal Activity is a play based on the cult film about a haunting that follows a young couple. This entry aggregates critic reviews from its five-city U.S. pre-Broadway tour — Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles), Shakespeare Theatre Company (D.C.), American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco), and the Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston).
Critic Scorecard
21 reviewsSort:
“A marvel... a carnival-style haunted house.”
The Washington Post StaffFull Review
“Fisher's illusions are a must see and second to none: elegant, subtle, and exacting.”
By Sarah Frances FiorelloFull Review
“Director Felix Barrett and writer Levi Holloway have devised a crackerjack nightmare for an entire audience to eyewitness.”
“At times it virtually threatens to freeze the marrow in your bones, with an exhilarating freshness of invention.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Paranormal Activity?
Critics give Paranormal Activity a CriticScore of 77/100 based on 21 professional reviews aggregated from leading theater critics.
Is Paranormal Activity worth seeing?
Yes. Paranormal Activity earns strong reviews from critics (77/100 from 21 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity has a CriticScore of 77/100 based on 21 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Paranormal Activity still running in a regional production?
No, Paranormal Activity has closed. It played at U.S. National Tour (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston) and closed on July 30, 2026.
Creative Team
- Levi HollowayPlaywright
- Felix BarrettDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 77/100 (21 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2026
- Runtime
- Synopsis
- Paranormal Activity is a play based on the cult film about a haunting that follows a young couple. This entry aggregates critic reviews from its five-city U.S. pre-Broadway tour — Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles), Shakespeare Theatre Company (D.C.), American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco), and the Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston).
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
