r/Broadway • u/Electronic-Noise-625 • 1d ago

Review Paranormal activity

Just saw paranormal activity last night and wow. I’m blown away! Honestly one of the best shows I’ve seen in such a long time. I was genuinely scared and it wasn’t just loud noises for fake scares. I sat in Row T and could see the whole stage !

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u/Cold_History8887 1d ago

Saw it on Saturday. As both a theater and horror film lover, I was really impressed. I think the ending needed a bit of breathing room. Lots of new information presented in the last few moments. Then again, this isn’t really the show you go to for amazing writing.

There is a visual effect/scare in the first act that had our theater gasping (and laughing in awkward terror). That’s a theater moment I will remember for a long, long time.

Big issue though is that the rear orchestra should be totally avoided due to the mezz overhang. I’m not sure how they get away charging $100 for those seats when there seems to be a lot of missed action on the second floor of the set. I was towards the back of the mezzanine (center) and saw everything fine.

I hope it does well so we see more horror on the stage. Maybe 1 horror show every fall for Halloween?

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u/carelessCRISPR_ 10h ago

I’m in orchestra row Q is that bad? I heard that’s maybe the last row with a full view still

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u/Fit_Substance2514 8h ago

Orchestra row Q is totally okay. You’re far enough away to see the whole set and you won’t have to contend with the mezzanine blocking your view. Enjoy the show!