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Texas'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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  •   Majestic Theatre San Antonio, TX
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    The Majestic Theatre is located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. It was once the second largest theatre in the United States, seating just over 2,200 guests. The theater was designed in the late 1920s and is believed to be haunted by more than just one ghost. Some odd occurrences at this old theater include disembodied footsteps and voices and a female spirit who likes to appear... Read More

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  • Alamo Quarry Theatre San Antonio, TX
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    There are rumors surrounding this theater that say a body was buried in the foundation, which is why many believe it is haunted. Witnesses have reported cold spots and problems with the lights. Some who have worked at the theater have said they've spotted the ghost of a child in the projection room. Read More

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  • Texas A&M Kingsville, TX
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    Every hall of the prestigious university is said to be inhabited by its own ghost. At Turner-Bishop Hall, the ghost of a young girl is said to play with the hair of students, drag furniture in empty rooms, run showers and unlock doors. Lewis Hall, another building on the campus, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former female student who killed herself in the building. In addition... Read More

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  • Plaza Theatre El Paso, TX
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    This theatre dates back to 1930 and was originally a movie house that is believed to have several ghosts residing in it. There have been reports of lights turning on and off, an eerie red-orange light that has been seen traveling through the mezzanine and apparitions. Some of the apparitions seen here include a shadowy man wearing black and an elderly man smoking a cigarette. Also... Read More

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  •   Aztec Theater San Antonio, TX
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    The Aztec Theater is a historic theater that is located in downtown San Antonio. It is known to be haunted by spirits that are believed to be overworked projection operators. One of the spirits that have been spotted at the theater is that of a phantom operator in the projection booth. The ghost would play tricks on whoever was operating the projector. Read More

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  •   Schulman Theater Bryan, TX
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    This theater is believed to be haunted by a young man who resides in the projection rooms upstairs. Stories say he was murdered by his partner, who he was arguing with at the time, and his body was found the next day. People say his ghost appears behind you and whispers, and sometimes has been spotted standing next to the projectors. It is also said that his killer is still in prison to... Read More

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  •   W.E. Scott Theatre Fort Worth, TX
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    This theatre dates back to 1966 and was built with funds that were left by William Edrington Scott, who passed away from lung cancer. Scott himself is believed to be one of the ghosts that haunts this theater. He has been known to straighten his portraits if they're hanging crookedly due to the street vibrations. Kenneth Walker Yandle is another ghost that resides here. Yandle was an... Read More

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