For more performing arts scares and treats this spooky season, visit onStage Pittsburgh’s What’s On Stage, and check out VisitPittsburgh’s guide to Halloween events in Pittsburgh (it’s not just for visitors). And stay tuned for a spooky start to November, with Quantum Theatre’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Evil Dead the Musical I PIttsburgh Musical Theater, West End Canopy I September 27 – October 26, 2024
PMT’s “splatter zone” musical comedy, based on Sam Raimi’s cult films, has become an annual bloody good time to kick off autumn and head into the Halloween season. Tickets for Evil Dead the Musical, outdoors at PIttsburgh Musical Theater’s West End Canopy, 327 South Main Street, West End: https://pittsburghmusicals.com/evildead/
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HOCUS POCUS DOUBLE TAKE
Spookatacular: Witch Perfect 2024 I New Hazlett Theater I October 4, 2024
This award-winning Spooktacular is a live-singing parody of the Disney film Hocus Pocus, featuring cast members from the Emmy-Award winning RuPaul’s Drag Race: Tina Burner as Winifred, Scarlet Envy as Sarah and Alexis Michelle as Mary. Tickets for the Out Loud Media Group presentation of Witch Perfect 2024, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side: https://newhazletttheater.org/events/witch-perfect-2024/
Match Gayme: Hocus Pocus I City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District I October 30, 2024
Match Gayme and host Joe King return to City Winery with some of Pittsburgh’s best impersonators, drag queens and entertainers channeling Hocus Pocus characters and an audience participation fill-in-the-blank classic game show, live on stage. Featuring Farrah Nicole Cummings, Robin Hearts Love and Molly Belle Cummings, with Jami Starling and Andi Whorehol. Surprise performances and gifts abound. Tickets to Joe King’s Match Gayme: Hocus Pocus, at City Winery, 1627 Smallman Street, Strip District: ahttps://citywinery.com/pittsburgh/events/match-gayme-hocus-pocus-fvz1co
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Boo’s Halloween House Party I Conceived and directed by Ahmad Simmons, written by Ahmad Simmons and Lazlo Graves I Pittsburgh Playhouse, Highmark Theater, Downtown I Family friendly I October 17-27, 2024
On the night of their first big Halloween party, Boo the ghost mysteriously loses their BOO! Host Vera and a squad of her spirited friends attempt potions, spells, tricks, and treats to regain Boo’s fright. The family-friendly performance features classic Halloween songs, performed by a cast of whimsical characters. (Point Park University alum Simmons is the veteran of five Broadway shows, most recently, Illinoise). Individual tickets and special ticket packages for Boo’s Halloween House Party, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Highmark Theater, 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown: https://playhouse.culturaldistrict.org/production/95569/fall-festival-halloween-show
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Ghosted: Tales from Carson I Lillie Theatre at City Theatre, South Side I October 24 – November 2, 2024
“Find your scary on the South Side this autumn.” City Theatre crafts an evening of original ghostly tales, live music, libations, and Halloween treats. Price includes a cocktail/mocktail and “just the right amount of shock-inducing guest stars and surprises.” Tickets for City Theatre’s inaugural Ghosted: Tales from Carson, at the Lillie Theatre at City Theatre, 1300 Bingham Street, South Side: https://citytheatre.culturaldistrict.org/production/94462/list_performances
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Harry Potter Film Concert Series I Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall I October 26 -27, 2024
Audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix while a live symphony orchestra performs Nicholas Hooper’s score, and the movie soars across the screen in high-definition. Costume Policy: Heinz Hall does not permit costume masks or facsimiles of weapons. Tickets for the Harry Potter Film Concert Series at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Downtown: https://pittsburghsymphony.org/production/94435/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix-in-concert or call 412-392-4900.
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