Paranormal Activity

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LocationVenueDatesTickets
Chicago, ILChicago Shakespeare TheaterOctober 8–November 2, 2025
Los Angeles, CACenter Theatre GroupNovember 13–December 7, 2025
Washington, DCHarmon HallJanuary 28–February 7, 2026
San Francisco, CAToni Rembe TheaterFebruary 19–March 22, 2026
Toronto, ONEd Mirvish TheatreJune 9–July 5, 2026Tickets
Boston, MAEmerson Colonial TheatreJuly 11-30, 2026Tickets

2025-2026

  • Producers: Center Theatre Group, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, American Conservatory Theater, and Shakespeare Theatre Company
  • Presented by arrangement with Paramount Pictures and Melting Pot
  • Book: Levi Holloway
  • Director: Felix Barrett
  • Scenic and Costume Design: Fly Davis
  • Lighting Design: Anna Watson
  • Sound Design: Gareth Fry
  • Video and Projections Design: Luke Halls
  • Illusions Design: Chris Fisher
  • Hair & Make-up Design: Robert Pickens & Katie Gell
  • Assistant Director: Travis A. Knight
  • Production Stage Manager: Melanie J. Lisby
  • Assistant Stage Manager: Julie Jachym
  • Production Assistant: Emma W. Lipson

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

CHER ÁLVAREZ (Lou) CHICAGO: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre, Drury Lane. REGIONAL: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre. TELEVISION: Sugar (Apple TV); Leverage: Redemption (Amazon); NCIS Hawai’I (CBS); Chicago MedChicago PD (NBC); Station 1 (ABC); Shamless (Netflix). EDUCATION: BFA in musical theatre, Webster Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. 

PATRICK HEUSINGER (James) originated the role of James in world premiere of Paranormal Activity last year in the UK. Select theatre credits include Max in Moisés Kaufman’s production of Bent by Martin Sherman at the Mark Taper Forum, the Off-Broadway and subsequent Broadway transfer of Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts, dir. Sheryl Kaller, originating the role of Luke, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Abigail/1702 at NYSF, the first Broadway National Tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot playing Lancelot et al, directed by Mike Nichols, and Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Select film and television: the main villain in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starring Tom Cruise for Skydance and Paramount Pictures, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha, Ali Selim’s Sweet LandAbsentiaCasualGirlfriends’ Guide to DivorceRoyal Pains30 Rock, Gossip Girl and more.

SHANNON COCHRAN (Carolanne) OFF BROADWAY: Bug(Barrow Street Theatre, Obie Award winner). TOUR: Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildAugust: Osage CountyCabaret. REGIONAL: Mark Taper Forum, Geffen Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Cincinnati.  INTERNATIONAL: Bug (Gate Theatre); The Man Who Came to Dinner,  (Steppenwolf Theatre/Royal Shakespeare Company). FILM: Lullaby(October); The Twin, The RingStar Trek: Nemesis, Captive State.  TELEVISION:  BallardScandalThe OfficeModern FamilyStar Trek: DS9, The Next Generation.  CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE: The Importance of Being EarnestDance of Death (Joseph Jefferson Award winner), Buried Child (Writers Theatre); The Christians (Steppenwolf Theatre); The Little Foxes, (Goodman Theatre), Victory Gardens Theatre, Marriott- Lincolnshire Theatre.  Playhouse. EDUCATION: Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. AWARDS: Obie Award, Theatre World Award, several Joseph Jefferson Awards. Cohran recently directed Fallen Angels at American Players Theatre. 

KATE FRY (Mrs. Cotgrave) OFF BROADWAY: A Minister’s Wife(Lincoln Center Theatre). REGIONAL: McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton, NJ); Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles); Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.  CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE: Henry VAs You Like ItHenry IV parts 1 and 2(Royal Shakespeare Company), The Merchant of VeniceThe Molière ComediesThe Taming of the ShrewLove’s Labor’s LostThe Two Gentlemen of Verona. CHICAGO: The Cherry OrchardA Winter’s TaleAh Wilderness!(Goodman Theatre); Birthday CandlesMother of the MaidThe Beauty Queen of LeenaneOutside Mullingar(Northlight Theatre); Wife of a SalesmanMarjorie PrimeHedda GablerOh Coward!(Writers Theatre); MousetrapThe Belle of AmherstElectraCaroline or Change (Court Theatre); In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play(Victory Gardens Theatre). TELEVISION: Chicago P.D.(NBC); Proven Innocent (Fox); Boss(STARZ). AWARDS: Joseph Jefferson Award, Sarah Siddons Award, Court Theatre’s Nicholas Rudall Award, Chicago Tribune actress of the year.

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  • Runtime: 2 hours
  • Intermissions: 1
  • Age Recommendation: 18+
  • Content Advisory: features loud noises, sudden darkness, blood and gore with references to mental health.

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past… An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out. We can’t say anything else.

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LocationVenueDatesTickets
Chicago, ILChicago Shakespeare TheaterOctober 8–November 2, 2025
Los Angeles, CACenter Theatre GroupNovember 13–December 7, 2025
Washington, DCHarmon HallJanuary 28–February 7, 2026
San Francisco, CAToni Rembe TheaterFebruary 19–March 22, 2026
Toronto, ONEd Mirvish TheatreJune 9–July 5, 2026Tickets
Boston, MAEmerson Colonial TheatreJuly 11-30, 2026Tickets

2025-2026

  • Producers: Center Theatre Group, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, American Conservatory Theater, and Shakespeare Theatre Company
  • Presented by arrangement with Paramount Pictures and Melting Pot
  • Book: Levi Holloway
  • Director: Felix Barrett
  • Scenic and Costume Design: Fly Davis
  • Lighting Design: Anna Watson
  • Sound Design: Gareth Fry
  • Video and Projections Design: Luke Halls
  • Illusions Design: Chris Fisher
  • Hair & Make-up Design: Robert Pickens & Katie Gell
  • Assistant Director: Travis A. Knight
  • Production Stage Manager: Melanie J. Lisby
  • Assistant Stage Manager: Julie Jachym
  • Production Assistant: Emma W. Lipson

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

CHER ÁLVAREZ (Lou) CHICAGO: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre, Drury Lane. REGIONAL: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre. TELEVISION: Sugar (Apple TV); Leverage: Redemption (Amazon); NCIS Hawai’I (CBS); Chicago MedChicago PD (NBC); Station 1 (ABC); Shamless (Netflix). EDUCATION: BFA in musical theatre, Webster Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. 

PATRICK HEUSINGER (James) originated the role of James in world premiere of Paranormal Activity last year in the UK. Select theatre credits include Max in Moisés Kaufman’s production of Bent by Martin Sherman at the Mark Taper Forum, the Off-Broadway and subsequent Broadway transfer of Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts, dir. Sheryl Kaller, originating the role of Luke, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Abigail/1702 at NYSF, the first Broadway National Tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot playing Lancelot et al, directed by Mike Nichols, and Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Select film and television: the main villain in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starring Tom Cruise for Skydance and Paramount Pictures, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha, Ali Selim’s Sweet LandAbsentiaCasualGirlfriends’ Guide to DivorceRoyal Pains30 Rock, Gossip Girl and more.

SHANNON COCHRAN (Carolanne) OFF BROADWAY: Bug(Barrow Street Theatre, Obie Award winner). TOUR: Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildAugust: Osage CountyCabaret. REGIONAL: Mark Taper Forum, Geffen Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Cincinnati.  INTERNATIONAL: Bug (Gate Theatre); The Man Who Came to Dinner,  (Steppenwolf Theatre/Royal Shakespeare Company). FILM: Lullaby(October); The Twin, The RingStar Trek: Nemesis, Captive State.  TELEVISION:  BallardScandalThe OfficeModern FamilyStar Trek: DS9, The Next Generation.  CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE: The Importance of Being EarnestDance of Death (Joseph Jefferson Award winner), Buried Child (Writers Theatre); The Christians (Steppenwolf Theatre); The Little Foxes, (Goodman Theatre), Victory Gardens Theatre, Marriott- Lincolnshire Theatre.  Playhouse. EDUCATION: Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. AWARDS: Obie Award, Theatre World Award, several Joseph Jefferson Awards. Cohran recently directed Fallen Angels at American Players Theatre. 

KATE FRY (Mrs. Cotgrave) OFF BROADWAY: A Minister’s Wife(Lincoln Center Theatre). REGIONAL: McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton, NJ); Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles); Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.  CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE: Henry VAs You Like ItHenry IV parts 1 and 2(Royal Shakespeare Company), The Merchant of VeniceThe Molière ComediesThe Taming of the ShrewLove’s Labor’s LostThe Two Gentlemen of Verona. CHICAGO: The Cherry OrchardA Winter’s TaleAh Wilderness!(Goodman Theatre); Birthday CandlesMother of the MaidThe Beauty Queen of LeenaneOutside Mullingar(Northlight Theatre); Wife of a SalesmanMarjorie PrimeHedda GablerOh Coward!(Writers Theatre); MousetrapThe Belle of AmherstElectraCaroline or Change (Court Theatre); In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play(Victory Gardens Theatre). TELEVISION: Chicago P.D.(NBC); Proven Innocent (Fox); Boss(STARZ). AWARDS: Joseph Jefferson Award, Sarah Siddons Award, Court Theatre’s Nicholas Rudall Award, Chicago Tribune actress of the year.

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Details
  • Runtime: 2 hours
  • Intermissions: 1
  • Age Recommendation: 18+
  • Content Advisory: features loud noises, sudden darkness, blood and gore with references to mental health.

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past… An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out. We can’t say anything else.

Past Credits
  • Producers: Colin Ingram, Bob Gale & Robert Zemeckis
  • Music and Lyrics: Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard
  • Book: Bob Gale
  • Director: John Rando
  • Choreographer: Chris Bailey
  • Dance Arranger: David Chase 
  • Musical Supervisor & Arranger: Nick Fellow
  • Orchestrations: Ethan Popp & Bryan Crook
  • Lighting Design: Tim Lutkin & Hugh Vanstone
  • Set & Costume Design: Tim Hatley
  • Sound Design: Gareth Owen
  • Video Design: Finn Ross
  • Illusions: Chris Fisher
  • Casting: Tara Rubin
  • Booking Company: The Road Company
  • Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

DON STEPHENSON (Doc Brown). Broadway: Trouble in Mind, The Producers, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Dracula, Private Lives, Titanic, Parade, By Jeeves, Rock of Ages, Wonderful Town. Encores: Me and My Girl, The Bandwagon, Pardon My English. Off-Broadway:  Death Takes A Holiday, Take Me Along, Chess, Two Gentlemen of Verona.  Television/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Law & Order,” “Blacklist,” “The Americans,” “Deception,” “Happy,” “Good Wife,” “30 Rock,” “Glee,” “Ugly Betty,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “L&O: SVU,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” Donstephensonactordirector.com 

CADEN BRAUCH * (Marty McFly) is beyond excited to be making his past, present, and future national tour debut! He grew up doing professional theater in the greater Seattle area (5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre). He is a proud graduate of T. Schreiber’s Acting Conservatory and studied improv with teachers from UCB. He would like to thank the Luedtke Agency, his voice teacher Ann Evans Watson, and his entire family for all their love and support. @caden.brauch 

BURKE SWANSON * (George McFly) Brooklyn based actor with credits on Broadway (The Rose Tattoo) & TV (“Harlem”). SCAD graduate. Grateful for this cast & crew, and Emily Burke at Tara Rubin Casting. My family for love. Leslie & Peri (Buchwald) & Bryan (MN) for commitment. Tyler, Kevin, Jamie, Green, & Tarzier for voice. Gra, Q, & Kenz for support. You for your presence. @burke_swanson

ZAN BERUBE (Lorraine Baines) is overjoyed to travel through time with this incredible company! She recently starred as Anne Boleyn in the National Tour of Six! UMich Alum. Endless thanks to Barrett, Tara Rubin Casting, and the entire BTTF team. It takes a village and I’m beyond grateful for my people. Mom & Dad, love you most! This one’s for the dreamers! XO Baby @zanberube

CARTREZE TUCKER (Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) National Tours: The Color PurpleMotown: The MusicalHAIRTo Feel A Thing: A Ritual (Holland Festival) Regional: Jersey Boys, Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trav’lin: A New MusicalRaisin: The MusicalDisney’s Tarzan: A New MusicalSister ActDisney’s Little Mermaid, & Miss Saigon. Much love to my son Buckley, my family, and Avalon. @cartreze

ETHAN ROGERS (Biff Tannan) is an actor from Austin, Texas and is much nicer in person. Most recently, Ethan was on tour with Les Misérables, where at twenty four, he was one of the youngest actors to ever perform the role of Jean Valjean. He is forever grateful for Jesus Christ, his incredible family, Tara Rubin Casting, Baldwin Wallace MT, and HCKR. John 13:35

LUKE ANTONY NEVILLE (Strickland/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines, u/s Doc Brown). (he/they) British actor based in NYC – Theatre: Back to the Future (Broadway) Titanique (Off-Broadway) Your Alice (BAM). TV/Film: New Amsterdam (NBC). Huge thank you to Tara Rubin Casting & the BTTF team! For Mum, Dad & Faye! IG: @lukeantonyneville. 

JOSHUA ABBOTT (Ensemble, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) trained in dance at the JCA. He spent summers training between the JKO school and the Joffrey ballet. He regionally was seen in 42nd Street

EMILY APPLEBAUM (Swing) is thrilled to be “time-traveling” around the country with this incredible company! National Tours: R&H’s Cinderella; Favorite regional: Bye, Bye Birdie (Goodspeed), 42nd Street (Ogunquit). Special thanks to my mentors, friends, family, especially my parents. Love & gratitude. The Hybrid Agency. @emilyapplebaum

TADE BIESINGER (Ensemble, u/s George McFly). Broadway/West End: Billy Elliot (Billy). Regional Credits: The Muny, Pioneer Theatre Company. Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program Alum. Marymount Manhattan College BFA ‘24. Thanks to God, family and friends for their unwavering love and support! @tadebiesinger

INA BLACK (Ensemble, u/s Jennifer Parker) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in Back To The Future: The Musical! Originally from Ohio and just recently graduated from Kent State University. Many thanks to her family, friends, and Tara Rubin Casting! Instagram: ina.blackk 

BRITTANY BOHN (Swing, Dance Captain) Broadway: Back To The Future, First Nat’l Tours: Hello Dolly! (Ermengarde Cover, ADC/Swing) An American In Paris (Milo Cover, Ensemble) Regional: Goodspeed, PCLO, Barrington, etc… BFA-Dance PPU. ATL native. Endless gratitude to BTTF Team. For my people! @bittybohn

LUTHER BROOKS IV (Ensemble). NSULA 2021. CREDITS BROADWAY: Back To The Future. NATIONAL TOUR: Annie. REGIONAL: Choir Boy, AIDA, Beautiful, In The Heights. TV/Film: HBO’s “We’re Here.” Louisiana native! Thanks to The Mine Agency, family, friends, and God himself. What’s for you, won’t miss you! @iamlutherbrooks & Kinky Boots (Lola). I thank my parents and God for this opportunity. And me for pushing on. 

ALYSSA CAROL (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) is thrilled to be in this wonderful company! Broadway: Bad Cinderella (OBC), Off-Broadway: A Sign of the Times, Regional: The Nutty Professor (Ogunquit Playhouse). University of Michigan MT Alum. Much love to family, friends and everyone at HCKR!

JENNY DALRYMPLE (Ensemble, Clocktower Woman). National Tour Debut! Regional: A Chorus Line (Maggie), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Grease (Sandy). Shenandoah BFA MT. Endless gratitude to the BTTF team, TR Casting, CTG team, my professors, and my incredibly supportive family. @jennydal3 

SAMUEL GERBER (Swingu/s Marty McFlyu/s Strickland/Lou Carruthers/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines) is thrilled to continue time travelling in Hill Valley after completing the original Broadway run of BTTF! Broadway: Back to the Future (OBC). Tours: Mean Girls (OTC). For all you dreamers out there.

LAURA SKY HERMAN (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) was most recently seen starring in White Rose off-Broadway. Other favorites Hello, Dolly! — “Ermengarde” (First National Tour), Gypsy — “June” (Goodspeed, BroadwayWorld Nomination), and pre-Broadway workshops at The Shed and Playwrights Horizons. Recent Harvard grad. Much love to Mommy, Carter, Grandma, and Blue! @lauraskyherman

DAN HORN (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannen) is thrilled to be joining the BTTF company. Broadway:
Cinderella, Bullets over Broadway, Allegiance, Miss Saigon, Some Like It Hot. Touring: Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls. Thank you to Dustin and Marc and much love to my family. @thedanhorn

WILL JEWETT (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannan, u/s George McFly). TV/Film: Mean Girls Musical (Dancer, Paramount Pictures). Theatre: The Wanderer (Ensemble/Swing, Paper Mill Playhouse), Singin’ in the Rain (Ensemble, Ogunquit Playhouse), An American In Paris (Ensemble, The Cape Playhouse). Penn State Musical Theatre Alum. Thank you family, Jake and Clear Talent Group. @willjewett

BEN LANHAM (Ensemble, u/s Biff). Broadway/NY: Bad Cinderella (MC), Encores!, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. TV: “Maisel.” Tours: Hello, Dolly!, American in Paris (Henri US), Anastasia, Cinderella, West Side Story International (Riff/Action US). Select Regional: MUNY, Tuacahn, TUTS, MTW. Dance Graduate OKCU @benlanham For Mom.

KIARA LEE (Jennifer Parker, Ensemble). From Kennesaw, Georgia, 2024 Musical Theatre graduate Carnegie Mellon University. Credits: Chava, Fiddler on the Roof; Anna Maria, Godspell; Michelle/Ensemble, Sister Act (PCLO); Ensemble/US Sir Sagramore, Camelot (Muny); Liesl, Sound of Music (Virginia Opera). Thanks to friends & family, especially Mom, for support. Instagram: @kiaramlee

DWAYNE P. MITCHELL (Swing, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) is elated to join the Hill Valley family! Proud graduate of Fisk University, and Boston Conservatory (MFA). Previously, National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud (Dennis Edwards). Glory to God! Endless gratitude to my family, friends, mi amor, and HKA! #TrustYourJourney | IG: @dwaynepmitchell 

ZOE BROOKE REED (Betty, u/s Jennifer Parker). National Tour: The Prom, Waitress. Regional: Meet Me in St Louis, Grease, Children of Eden. Shenandoah BFA MT. Many thanks to TR casting and the BTTF team. Love to Eris, Thirdhill, family, and friends for the support! @zoebrookereed http://www.zoebrookereed.com 

FISHER LANE STEWART (Dave, u/s Marty McFly). National tour debut! This is heavy! Fisher grew up performing professionally in Kansas City. Recent: Disney Cruise Lines (Swing). This is a dream come true for a lifelong BTTF fan! Thanks to family, friends, and LT. Time-travel with me: @FisherLStewart

ROSS THOMPSON (Swing, u/s Doc Brown, u/s Strickland) is absolutely ecstatic to be touring the country with Back To The Future! Previous stage credits: Matilda, West Side Story, Newsies, Jesus Christ Superstar. Endless gratitude to my parents, Anna, Brenton, Brian, and my friends and chosen family. Much love!

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LUCAS HALLAUER (Marty McFly) is so stoked to be going Back to the Future! Lucas is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2023. National Tours: Mean Girls. Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, Colin Ingram & the BTTF creative team for their trust and guidance. Love & gratitude to his parents, sisters Maggie & Kelly, and his friends and mentors for their continued support.
– Assumed the role starting January 28, 2025

MIKE BINDEMAN (George McFly) Previous theatrical credits: The Cher Show (1st National Tour), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia! (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. A Chicago native and Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre Graduate (Class of 2023). Represented by HCKR Agency.
– Assumed the role starting January 14, 2025

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