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Halloween Lineup Brings Ghostly Chills To The Newtown Theatre

From Eric Mintel's Paranormal Projection Room to a Night of Silent Terror, the Newtown Theatre is the place to be this Halloween.

A witch flies over the historic Newtown Theatre signaling the start of the Halloween season.
A witch flies over the historic Newtown Theatre signaling the start of the Halloween season. (Contributed)

NEWTOWN, PA — The historic Newtown Theatre has something for everyone this Halloween season. Here is the lineup:

  • “Dueling Pianos Halloween Special” on Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m. Local husband and wife pianists Steve and Jennifer Luhmann are back for a Halloween-themed special. The night will feature Halloween-themed drink specials, a spookily decorated lobby, a costume contest, and other surprise tricks and treats. The Luhmanns have performed several sold-out shows at the theatre over the past two years. Tickets are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com/concerts.
  • “Ghostbusters” on Saturday, October 28 at 1 p.m. Who you gonna call!? See the 1984 supernatural comedy classic that became a phenomenon. Starring Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murry, Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver, and Ernie Hudson. Tickets are available starting at 12:30 p.m. on the day of the movie.
  • “A Night of Silent Terror with Nosferatu” on Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. See the world’s first vampire film the way it was meant to be seen - with a live musical accompaniment. The night will feature a screening of the silent film classic “Nosferatu” accompanied by Not So Silent Cinema – a chamber music ensemble that performs live music to silent films. Tickets are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com/movies .
  • “Spooky Mad Science: It’s Alive!!” on Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. This high-energy, family friendly science show will feature Halloween-themed experiments, chemical reactions, fantastic forces, amazing demonstrations, and plenty of audience participation. Entertaining and educational for the entire family. Tickets are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com/family .
  • “Eric Mintel’s Paranormal Projection Room” on Sunday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Mintel and his paranormal TV crew will screen all-new videos from spinetingling local cases, including a follow-up video about UFOs over Bucks County, What Waits at the Waterwheel Tavern, a follow-up video about McCoole’s Red Lion Inn, and the Beast of Bryn Athyn. The night will include a Q&A about the latest investigations and the upcoming season of Eric Mintel Investigates. Tickets are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com/family .

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