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Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight in 'Paranormal Activity' on Broadway.
Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight in 'Paranormal Activity' on Broadway.
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The scariest thing in ‘Paranormal Activity’ isn’t the ghost
Billy McEntee Billy McEntee Aug 25, 2026 0

'Paranormal Activity' brings jumpscares to Broadway, and it will rattle you in the best way possible.

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A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
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Set change: Our favorite 5-star shows still playing
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 10, 2026 0

Some are closing soon, one's transferring to Broadway, another just got a new leading man. Four shows worth a trip…

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Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2025 0

The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.

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At 13, Taylor Swift had a billion-dollar idea. A new book shows how she pulled it off.
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Before urban renewal, Tucson had 100 Chinese grocery stores. One is back as art.
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