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California'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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    This motion-picture studio was built in 1917 by Charlie Chaplin and it now opeates as Jim Henson Studios. Rumored to be haunted, the site has been featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters. Paranormal reports here include an apparition that has been spotted on the roof wearing a top hat and coat, and a woman's form has appeared walking through a door. A ghostly man with a handlebar... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters

  •   Amargosa Opera House and Hotel Death Valley Junction, CA
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    This opera house is apparently only open for brief periods of time and there are no official operating hours. It is said to only be open during performances done by the 70+ year old ballet dancer who owns the place. The location is rumored to be haunted but the identities of those who linger are said to be unknown. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Theaters

  •   San Gabriel Mission Playhouse San Gabriel, CA
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    This playhouse, which is also known as the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, supposedly has underground tunnels that are believed to be haunted. The tunnels were created so the owner, Uncle John, could quickly go from backstage to the foyer. During the Depression, it has been said that the tunnels were used to store dead bodies, and when they became full, the tunnels were sealed shut.... Read More

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  •   Curran Theatre San Francisco, CA
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    The Curran Theatre is located on Geary Street and first opened its doors in 1922. The theater was named after its first owner, Homer Curran and is believed to be quite haunted. In the 1930s, a theater employee was robbed while taking tickets and killed on-site. Witnesses have reported seeing the employee's ghost lingering in the lobby, most likely waiting to take tickets! Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters

  • California Theatre San Bernardino, CA
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    Will Rogers made his last performance at this theater before he died in a plane crash. His ghost is said to haunt the theater's practice room, where it always feel cold and his apparition has been spotted through its small window. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Theaters

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