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The Halloween spirit is alive at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center this October with three festive and affordable movies! The fun begins with The Phantom of the Opera silent movie and live soundtrack on Oct. 27, followed by The Witches of Eastwick starring Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jack Nicholson on Oct. 28, and culminates with The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadowcast on Halloween night.
Tickets are available by calling 508-994-2900, online at https://zeiterion.org/, or at the Zeiterion Box Office at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Group sales are available for 10 tickets or more, which can be purchased by calling 508-997-5664 x123.
Halloween happenings at the Zeiterion include:
The Phantom of The Opera (1925)
Sunday, October 27, 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7.50, general admission
The 1925 picture stars Mary Philbin as Christine and Lon Chaney as the Phantom for a unique theater experience as The Z’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ provides the soundtrack to the timeless tale, thanks to the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theater Organ Society.
Movie Monday: The Witches of Eastwick
Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $3, general admission
The devil and his mistresses visit The Z this Halloween! The 1987 feature film follows three single women (Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer) who yearn for “Mr. Right” in a picturesque New England town. Their wishes are granted – at a cost – when a mysterious and wealthy man (Jack Nicholson) arrives. Based on John Updike’s bestseller, The Witches of Eastwick is a star-bright otherworldly delight.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Thursday, October 31, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15, general admission
The cult classic with a twist returns! RKO Army performs a live shadowcast as the movie starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick rolls on screen. Whether you’ve seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show 10 times or never before, you’re in for a real treat this Halloween. This R-rated performance encourages participation from viewers 18 years and older.
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Zeiterion Box Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and two hours before each performance.
