(Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) After the past few years, everyone can use a few more laughs. Some shows play up the humor or horror, especially when it comes to tropes that just refuse to die.

Licensing: MTI Funny Halloween Musicals Image courtesy of Larry Lamsa under CC BY 2.0 (cropped)īring a little levity to the spooky season with Halloween musicals that are focused on fun. (One of our favorite moments is the unison section in “In His Eyes.” Gold.) Plus, the story is a classic, and it’s perfect for Halloween. Take “Someone Like You” listen to the melody Lucy sings on, “suddenly, nothing will ever be the same,” and tell us that’s not satisfying. Jekyll & Hyde has that delicious 1980s schmaltziness that’s so common in shows of the era (hello, Chess), but that’s what makes it great - the music is so indulgent that your actors will be able to dig in with gusto. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Jekyll & Hyde Live- In His Eyes (2020) () More importantly, these shows have solid scores, so they’ll satisfy even the most demanding theatergoer.

They’re well-known, so your theater marketing people will breathe a sigh of relief.

Popular Horror Musicals Image courtesy of WestConn under CC BY-ND 2.0Īre you looking to boost ticket sales and play to sold-out houses? Popular horror musicals are the way to go. Top image courtesy of Eva Rinaldi under CC BY-SA 2.0 Do you know what kind of dark musical you want? Jump to: And of course, you can always go for cult classics (see #2). Keep it light with a funny show, or go dark with a true horror story. When it comes to Halloween musicals, there’s something for everyone. Horror musicals are a great way to play up the spooky mood (and maybe give your audience a chance to dress up). Plus, there’s something so satisfying about stepping into the theater on a crisp fall evening. Halloween is the perfect time to do a musical - you don’t have to worry about summer interfering with rehearsals.

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