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Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Nov 18, 2025

Chris Fisher’s illusions are the ace in the hole for this production. It’s astonishing what can be done live on stage these days, but the effects in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will blow your mind.

Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

Photos: First Look At PARANORMAL ACTIVITY At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Production photos have been released from Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Paranormal Activity, the new stage production with an original story inspired by Paramount Pictures’ film franchise. 

Interview: Playwright Levi Holloway of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Ahmanson Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Nov 6, 2025

Here's my conversation with Playwright Levi Holloway on the development of the Paranormal Activity, how it relates to the film franchise, and the creation of the special effects-filled production at Ahmanson Theatre Nov 13 to Dec 7.

Video: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage. Check out the video here!

Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 17, 2025

This new PARANORMAL ACTIVITY play (based on Paramount Pictures’ PARANORMAL ACTIVITY horror films) has terrific stage effects and absolutely creeped me out. Based on the merits of the script alone, there’s not much to recommend in the material. But it leaves plenty of room for creepy effects and terrifying stage surprises — and the inventive and frightful production is definitely the selling point!

Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Goodman Theatre First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage. Get a first look at photos here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets Cast For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

This North American premiere from Levi Holloway (Broadway’s Grey House) and Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett (Sleep No More) features illusions by Tony Award winner Chris Fisher (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Stage Show Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Paranormal Activity, in its North American premiere production, is from Levi Holloway, who chilled Broadway audiences with his Tony Award-nominated Grey House in 2023.

Cast Set for PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.

Video: Get A First Look At POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2024

Get a first look at Geffen Playhouse's production of POTUS in an all-new video! This production marks Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play.

Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Jan 30, 2024

POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE is a a laugh-out-loud riot that would benefit from a few moments of introspection and nuance.

Interview: Selina Fillinger's Making an Insightful Statement with POTUS
by Gil Kaan - Jan 24, 2024

Playwright Selina Fillinger’s POTUS Or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive will be having its Los Angeles premiere at the Geffen Playhouse January 25, 2024 (with previews already started). Jennifer Chambers directs the cast of Ito Aghayere, Alexandra Billings, Lauren Blumenfeld, Shannon Cochran, Jane Levy, Deirdre Lovejoy and Elizabeth Rodriguez. Selina agreed to give me some insights behind POTUS and her other works.

Photos: First Look at Alexandra Billings & More in POTUS at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Get a first look at POTUS at Geffen Playhouse!

NAN AND THE LOWER BODY Audio Recording Starring Richard Schiff, Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Emmy award-winning actor Richard Schiff (The Good Doctor, The West Wing), Ginnifer Goodwin and fellow Once Upon A Time co-star and real-life husband Josh Dallas, and Shannon Cochran (The Ring) star in a new L.A. Theatre Works audio theater recording of Nan and the Lower Body by playwright Jessica Dickey.

Video: The Cast of POTUS at Geffen Playhouse Share Why You Should See the Show
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

The cast of Geffen Playhouse's POTUS are explaining why people should check out the show in an all new video! 

Alexandra Billings, Ito Aghayere, and More Will Lead POTUS at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Find out who is joining the cast here!

L.A. Theatre Works Releases World Premiere Audio Play EXODUS: THE SHANGHAI JEWS For Digital Download
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Experience the world premiere audio play 'Exodus: The Shanghai Jews' by L.A. Theatre Works. Download the captivating story of Jewish refugees escaping Nazi persecution to settle in Shanghai, China during the Japanese occupation.

Definition Theatre Reveals 2023 Amplify Festival Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

Definition Theatre has revealed the finalists of the Amplify Series Three New Play Commissioning Program. 

World Premiere of EXODUS: THE SHANGHAI JEWS Comes to L.A. Theatre Works
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

 L.A. Theatre Works presents the world premiere of Exodus: The Shanghai Jews, an original, commissioned audio docudrama by Kate McAll.