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Palace Theatre Ghost
Broadway's Palace Theatre is haunted by over 100 ghosts. Acrobat Louis Borsalino fell to his death. Judy Garland performed 184 shows. A cellist plays in the empty balcony. Performers feel presences on stage. The Palace holds its dead.
1913 - Present
New York City, New York, USA
800+ witnesses
The Palace Theatre is Broadway’s most haunted venue.
The History
1913-present:
- Ultimate vaudeville house
- “Playing the Palace”
- Career-making venue
- Judy Garland legendary
- Now Broadway theater
Louis Borsalino
The acrobat:
- Fell during performance
- Death on stage
- Still seen balcony
- Watches performances
- Applauds good shows
The Cellist
Mysterious musician:
- Plays in balcony
- No one there
- Music heard clearly
- Multiple witnesses
- Never identified
Judy Garland
Her presence:
- 184 performances
- Career zenith here
- Some feel her presence
- On stage
- In dressing room
Other Activity
What’s reported:
- Cold spots
- Whispers backstage
- Costumes move
- Lights flicker
- Feeling watched
Today
Current status:
- Active Broadway house
- Ghost stories shared
- Performers aware
- Part of history
- Still happening