Pennsylvania'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 historic theater opened in 1906. It was designed for Isaac Charles (Doc) Mishler who owned and managed the Eleventh Avenue Opera House. The theater had gone through a disasterous fire, but was rebuilt, and continued to flourish until the 1920's. The building continues to remain in operation today, but it is home to several ghost, including that of Mr. Mishler, a howling dog, and a... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
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The historic Mishler Theatre opened its doors back in 1906. It was purchased by the Altoona Community Theatre and the Blair County Arts Foundation after it was considered for demolition in the 1960s after not being used for quite some time. The theatre reopened in 1969 and just a few years later in 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Place. The ghost of Issac... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
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The State Theatre Center For the Arts in Uniontown is home to the famous ghost of J. Fred Osterstock. He managed the company that owned the theatre until his death and he is remembered every year with the FREDDY Awards for high school theater students. Osterstock's ghost has been spotted wandering around back stage. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters