Kentucky's Haunted Theaters & Playhouses, Where Big Scares Take Center Stage
It's no surprise that ##Region## is home to numerous local theaters with haunted history - a night at the theater has been an American pastime for centuries! Theaters are seemingly always abuzz with foot traffic, excitement, and of course, drama, which is why many theaters are believed to be haunted by the spirits of actors, actresses, and theatergoers that frequented their favorite theater before their departure. If you've got a love for the stage in addition to your enthusiasm for ##Region##'s Haunted History and Ghost Hunting, then you'll want to check out one of the local haunted theaters next time you're looking for real scares!
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The Paramount Arts Center was originally known as the Paramount Theatre and dates back to 1931. It is believed to be haunted by a ghost who locals call "Paramount Joe." Stories say that when the theater was being built, four workers were in the auditorium, three went to lunch, and when they came back, they found the fourth workmen dead, hanging from the curtain rigging. He is said to... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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Built in 1871, this opera house is about 20 miles north of Lexington and is said to be haunted. Some apparitions here include "A Lady in White," and Angry Man and two children who are said to run around and play. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
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This theater first opened in 1928 as the Lowe's Theater and is believed to be haunted by a number of ghosts. A faceless woman wearing 1940s clothing has been spotted climbing the stairs in the mezzanine lobby, a man in 1930s attire in the balcony area, who has vanished after being approached. The sound of a young child giggling has been heard in the bathroom beyond the Ladies' Parlor,... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters