Fox Theatre Hosts its 5th Annual Ghost Tours this October

It will be a spook-tacular time at the theater, as the Fox Theatre opens its doors for the fifth annuAl Fox Theatre Ghost Tours this Halloween season. A motley crew of historical spirits and specters will join guests as they walk the haunted halls of one of the city's most treasured landmarks to learn about ghastly sightings or unexplained bumps in the night.

October Ghost Tour dates and times are being finalized, and will be announced upon its on-sale on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at www.FoxTheatre.org. Ghost Tours are approximately 60 minutes long. Tickets are $30, plus applicable fees, and may be purchased at FoxTheatre.org, the Fox Theatre ticket office and by calling 855-285-8499. The ghost tours are not recommended for children under the age of 10; children under 6 are not permitted. To inquire about booking a private tour or a group of 20 or more, please contact the theatre at (404) 881-2100.

Spooks and scares will be around every shadowy corner as guides recount supernatural tales collected from theatre staff and contractors over the years. Most notably, guests may experience a chill as they enter the boiler room, which is the current residence of the Fox's most famous ghost - Roosevelt. Roosevelt maintained the Fox Theatre's boiler room until his passing in 1945. Since then, it is rumored that he still "works" in the boiler room - stoking the fire and cleaning the burners to keep the Fox Theatre warm throughout the winter. If you disturb him while he works, he may slam doors, hit things and turn off lights to shock his unruly guests. Other spooky stops include the hospital room, power room and sub-basement areas, including the stage freight elevator.

Over the years, many of the staff and more than a few patrons have claimed to have felt a sudden blast of cold air, seen a shadowy figure float along the walls or heard the slow creaking of a door shutting close without cause . . . will you?

For more information on the tours, visit www.FoxTheatre.org.

Photo Credit: Edgar Orr