{"id":466670,"date":"2026-10-15T10:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/466670\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:40:29","slug":"el-paso-playhouse-brings-classic-horror-to-the-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/466670\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Playhouse Brings Classic Horror to the Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Haunted houses? Check. Scary movie marathons? Obviously. But what about watching a classic horror story unfold right in front of you?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to switch things up this spooky season in El Paso, I&#8217;ve got another Halloween activity you might want to add to your list!<\/p>\n<p>The El Paso Playhouse is bringing a classic horror story to the stage just in time for Halloween, and it might be the perfect excuse to grab some friends, get out of the house, and enjoy a spooky night at the theater.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you get to support local theater while you&#8217;re at it!<\/p>\n<p>El Paso Playhouse Brings Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to Life<\/p>\n<p>This Halloween season, the El Paso Playhouse is taking audiences back to the foggy streets of Victorian London with its production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.<\/p>\n<p>Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Rebecca Condra, the play tells the chilling story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose experiments unleash his darker alter ego, Edward Hyde.<\/p>\n<p>And if you thought dealing with one personality was difficult, imagine having two, especially when one of them is a dangerous villain!<\/p>\n<p>As Jekyll struggles to control his sinister other half, the two become locked in a deadly battle for control.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a classic horror story filled with suspense, dark secrets, and just the right amount of creepiness for Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:<a href=\"https:\/\/klaq.com\/la-lechuza-borderland-witch-legend\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> El Paso&#8217;s Scariest Childhood Stories Include La Lechuza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make It a Spooky Night Out at the El Paso Playhouse<\/p>\n<p>Look, I love a good scary movie marathon as much as the next person, but sometimes it&#8217;s fun to switch things up!<\/p>\n<p>Instead of watching something spooky from your couch, why not experience it live on stage?<\/p>\n<p>The El Paso Playhouse is giving us another way to celebrate Halloween, whether you&#8217;re looking for a different kind of date night, planning an outing with friends, or just want to try something new.<\/p>\n<p>And the best part? You&#8217;re supporting one of El Paso&#8217;s local theaters while enjoying a classic horror story!<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde runs from October 16 through November 1, 2026, with performances scheduled for:<\/p>\n<p>Fridays and Saturdays: 7 p.m.Sundays: 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now through the <a href=\"https:\/\/theelpasoplayhouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Paso Playhouse website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/klaq.com\/el-paso-birds-migration-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fall is One Of the Best Times for Bird Watching in El Paso<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind: The production contains adult content and is not recommended for children under 13.<\/p>\n<p>Halloween in El Paso doesn&#8217;t have to be all haunted houses and horror movies. Sometimes, a little live theater is just the spooky side quest your season needs!<\/p>\n<p>The Best Pumpkin-Free Fall Drinks to Sip in El Paso<\/p>\n<p>Not a fan of pumpkin spice? These El Paso coffee shops have you covered with delicious fall drinks that skip the pumpkin entirely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Joanna Barba<\/p>\n<p>Step Inside El Paso\u2019s Haunted Kohlberg Mansion<\/p>\n<p>You can actually buy one of El Paso\u2019s most historic haunted mansions. Explore the Kohlberg Mansion and discover what paranormal investigators found inside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Courtesy: Brandon Thomas\/ Dead Battery Co.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Haunted houses? Check. Scary movie marathons? Obviously. 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