By Chris Kullstroem

It’s getting to be that time of year with monsters and mayhem around every corner, and the local theatres and playhouses are on the scene, as well. Halloween-themed plays and productions are coming out soon and are already being advertised for you to buy your tickets now!

Some particularly good shows you won’t want to miss this year are:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will soon be playing at Cheney Hall in Manchester, CT. You can see this live performance at either 8pm or midnight showings from August 11-18. Tickets are $23 per person, or $28 VIP. Check out all the info at:
http://www.cheneyhall.org/

Dracula is being performed by the Houston Ballet in Texas just in time for the Halloween season. Performances are from September 21-October 1st. Mark your calendars, tickets go on sale August 7th. For more information check out:
http://www.houstonballet.org/

Frankenstein will be arriving at Warner Theatre in Wallingford, CT. Mary Shelley’s classic tale comes to the stage from October 6-15. Tickets range from $10.50-$15.50. More information can be found at:
http://www.warnertheatre.org/studio.htm

The Phatom of the Opera will be haunting the stage of Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 25-November 18th. Tickets range from $35-$75. Find out more at:
http://www.popejoypresents.com/shows.html

MacBeth is coming to the stage for a special Halloween performance at Flock Theatre, located at Connecticut College in New London, CT. Stay tuned to when tickets go on sale and for prices, since this performance has not been advertised yet, and has only been made public at past performances of the Flock Theatre this summer! Directions and information can be found at:
http://flocktheatre.org/

Check out your local theatres for these and other spooktacular shows to celebrate the upcoming Halloween season!