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4 Spooky Musicals to Listen to This Halloween

Something wicked this way comes!

Aya Newman
Oct 31, 2016
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Well kids, Halloween is right around the corner, and as a theatre person, I really love Halloween. We get to wear costumes and eat a lot of candy, which are two cornerstones of the theatre kid tradition. However, perhaps you're on the lookout for the perfect soundtrack to your Halloween-themed party with all your theatre friends? Fear not! Here are four musicals to get you in the *spoopy* spirit this October 31st.

1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Okay, so I wasn't a huge fan of the remake that aired recently on Fox (except for Ryan McCartan in "Rose Tint My World," because, I mean, come on), but there's no denying that this cult classic and its soundtrack are Halloween must-haves. "Time Warp" is fantastic for parties in particular, because it's basically the rock-n-roll PG-13 version of the "Cha Cha Slide," complete with instructional lyrics and pelvic thrusts galore.

2. Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd's soundtrack will definitely be more atmospheric than the music that gets people dancing (trying to twerk to "The Worst Pies in London" is not for the faint of heart). But this musical, based on a penny dreadful story about a murderous barber, still gives me the creeps from the opening organ solo to the final door slam, even after several dozen listens. Attend the tale and prepare to sleep with all your lights on...

3. Carrie

This is an article about Halloween, so I'd be remiss if I didn't mention a musical that's based on a book by Stephen King. The original Broadway production was a massive, infamous flop, but it pulls no punches and really is a horror musical, complete with a fanatic religious mother, telekinesis and lots and lots of blood.

4. American Psycho

Another musical about a serial killer! (Wait, that's kind of misplaced enthusiasm.... Sorry about that. Killing people is bad. Okay, back on track.) This is a musical based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis and the subsequent movie starring Christian Bale. Patrick Bateman is a hot Wall Street professional whose luxurious urban life covers for his nightlife as a gruesome murderer. I was lucky enough to see the show during its unfortunately short Broadway run, and it definitely made me jump in my seat, helped by Duncan Sheik's freaky techno score.


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