#1
Posted: 8/25/26 at 6:59pm
First new show to officially open this 2026-27 season.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Reviews
#3
Posted: 8/25/26 at 7:36pm
First review is in already: Time Out New York and its positive
Paranormal Activity (★★★★) delivers stage frights (Raven Snook)
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/broadway-review-paranormal-activity-delivers-stage-frights-082526
Updated On: 8/25/26 at 07:36 PM
#4
Posted: 8/25/26 at 8:44pm
RUkiddingme said: "It's the second."
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY had been seen on Broadway once before, in 2018.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#5
Posted: 8/25/26 at 9:07pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "RUkiddingme said: "It's the second."
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY had been seen on Broadway once before, in 2018."
Damn, was it a limited run or did it flop even harder the first time? I have no memory of this.
#6
Posted: 8/25/26 at 9:15pm
#7
Posted: 8/25/26 at 9:15pm
TotallyEffed said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "RUkiddingme said: "It's the second."
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY had been seen on Broadway once before, in 2018."
Damn, was it a limited run or did it flop even harder the first time? I havenomemory of this."
It ran three separate Mondays, when THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS was dark.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
Updated On: 8/25/26 at 09:15 PM
#8
Posted: 8/25/26 at 10:24pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "RUkiddingme said: "It's the second."
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY had been seen on Broadway once before, in 2018.
"
I got it now - Celebrity Auto was the first OLD show of the season. Paranormal is the first NEW show.
So when School Girls opens will that be called the first new mounting of an old show this season?
#9
Posted: 8/25/26 at 10:39pm
DTLI Consensus: Spooky season arrives early on Broadway this year with a thrilling piece of horror theatre guaranteed to set your heart racing.
12 positive (including the NYT), 3 mixed.
https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/paranormal-activity/
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#10
Posted: 8/25/26 at 10:40pm
#11
Posted: 8/25/26 at 10:55pm
Saw this in Chicago last Halloween night. One of the most fun and unforgettable nights at the theater I’ve had. Legit scary. The play itself is barely better than it needs to be, but the shared audience experience can’t be beat. Intermission was a blast with seat neighbors calling each other out for their audible gasps and involuntary profanities. This could be a huge hit. I hope to see it again.
I still can’t get over that one scene. IYKYK. Probably the most effective illusion on Broadway since Phantom closed.
I still can’t get over that one scene. IYKYK. Probably the most effective illusion on Broadway since Phantom closed.
#12
Posted: 8/25/26 at 11:35pm
My current season theory is that Paranormal Activity will not be forgotten on Tony nominations morning. I currently see the show getting nominated for at least 3 awards.
#13
Posted: 8/25/26 at 11:48pm
Critics absolutely understood the assignment on this. It’s here for a good time, not a long time.
#14
Posted: 8/26/26 at 12:09am
The fall run for this show is great. I do not see this being remembered come Tony time. Maybe for sound or lighting design if anything.
Having seen this prior to Broadway, I was VERY disappointed in the new leads. Patrick Heusinger & his co-star made this work (as much as they could with this uneven script) - in a way the new cast does not come close to. The NYC cast come off as serviceable. The supporting are similar. Heusinger had other options on his plate and took them but it's a shame we got the average bin with the leads.
I do think they were smart to open this earlier while nothing else is happening in NYC theater. If it was sandwiched between other shows the reviews would not have been as luke warm.
Updated On: 8/26/26 at 12:09 AM
#15
Posted: 8/26/26 at 7:31am
‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/theater/paranormal-activity-review-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.Pjrf.DcdjEoq67w6y&smid=nytcore-android-share
#16
Posted: 8/26/26 at 11:54am
80 on Broadway Scorecard, recommended. Strong choice.
”Critics find this stage adaptation delivers effective scares and impressive technical effects, though some note the script lacks psychological depth. Most praise its fun, thrilling atmosphere even as a few dismiss it as thin.”
https://broadwayscorecard.com/show/paranormal-activity
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#17
Posted: 8/26/26 at 4:47pm
Are Broadway world being paid to advertise this show? It seems like they manage to generate an article about it every single day.
#18
Posted: 8/26/26 at 5:24pm
CoffeeBreak said: "The fall run for this show is great. I do not see this being remembered come Tony time. Maybe for sound or lighting design if anything.
Having seen this prior to Broadway, I was VERY disappointed in the new leads. Patrick Heusinger & his co-star made this work (as much as they could with this uneven script) - in a way the new cast does not come close to. The NYC castcome off as serviceable. The supporting are similar. Heusinger had other options on his plate and took them but it's a shame we got the average bin with the leads.
I do think they were smart to open this earlier while nothing else is happening in NYC theater. If it was sandwiched between other shows the reviews would not have been as luke warm."
I could not disagree with you more. After seeing it in Chicago, DC, and now - I think Travis Knight is a massive improvement over Heusinger. My feelings on it are a bit spoiler-y, so including a tag.
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Regardless, congrats to the show on these wonderful reviews! Deserved.
Updated On: 8/26/26 at 05:24 PM
