Georgia'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 stage of this opera house has seen the likes of Oscar Wilde, Ethel Barrymore, Lillie Langtrey, Will Rogers, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John Philip Sousa and William Jennings Bryan. Edwin Booth, the brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, has been rumored to haunt the building. Other spirits are believed to live there as well, messing around with props, playing pranks and... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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After this theater was restored, employees noticed that the lights occasionally would dim for no apparent reason. The phenomenon comes from the theater's ghosts. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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The Holly Theater dates back to 1948 and is operated as a non-profit theatrical venue. It is rumored to be haunted by spirits who have shown up to watch rehearsals and sometimes play tricks, including turning the lights on and off. One of the spirits is rumored to be Edwin Booth, a renowned 1800's actor and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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This theater was built in 1941 by J.C.H. Wink who is believed to be the ghost that haunts the building. Wink passed away during the theater's renovations and was buried on the premises. Witnesses have reported strange banging noises and footsteps. It is said that the theater is now a church. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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This theater was built in 1921 and houses movies, concerts, and dramatic presentations. People have witnessed peculiar happenings such as applause coming from an invisible audience and shadowy figures. Visitors of the theatre are welcome to take self-guided tours through the building. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters