Welcome to “Leave the Ghost Light On”. A theater tragedy and paranormal podcast in which each week we tell 2 stories about theatre tragedies, paranormal lore, and superstitions!
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E18 Disney Theme Parks and The Memphis Orpheum
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Welcome back Spooky Listeners! We have a fun one for you today! Jill takes on a crazy ride talking about some of the horrific tragedies to have happened at the "Happiest Place on Earth". Then we get to list to our favorite guest host (g-host) Eddie tell us about a spooky theatre with a rich history that would make the blues singers on Beale Street …
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E17 The Moscow Theatre Hostage Takeover and The Gershwin
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Hello Theatre Nerds! In this episode, Danica tells us about the not well known, but deadly hostage takeover situation at the Moscow Theatre in Russia. Then we head over to Broadway since our hosts were just there! Jill talks about what else is Defying Gravity besides Elphaba in the hallowed halls of the Gershwin Theatre. Who are the Gershwin Trio?!…
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E16 The Knickerbocker and The Moore Theatre
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Welcome back to Leave the Ghostlight On! In this episode, Jill talks about one of the worst theatre engineering disasters in US history that lead to a horrible collapse. Then Danica takes us to a theatre with an unassuming facade hiding more than a few ghosties in its walls and under its foundation. Say hello to the Knickerbocker and the Moore Thea…
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E15 The Death of Moliere and The Amargosa Opera House
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Good Morning Spookey Cookies! Today Danica dives DEEP into the OG original of the superstition of the color green. Moliere was protected by the King, but could he protect him from disease? Then Jill takes us to a ghost town in the middle of Death Valley with an Opera house covered in more colorful paint than anywhere within one hundred miles. Plus …
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E14 Metropolitan Opera and the Savannah Theatre
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We got a doozy today folks! Jill is currently recording in a hotel room in Maine, so please pardon some of the technical issues! But she made up for it by talking about our first TRUE CRIME! The Metropolitan Opera is the largest theater in the world, it’s no surprise that it has a troubled past. Then Danica takes us to one of the most haunted citie…
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E13 Karamay Theatre and Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
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Hello listeners! We may have missed last week due to crazy life that happens, but we made up for it this week with two doozies. Danica tells us quite possibly the saddest more recent tragedy which involves children and the blotted ego of politicians. Then we go with Jill to a old and mighty theater filled with not one, not two, but over 7 ghosts al…
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E12 Ringling Bros Circus and the Dock Street Theater
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We got a crazy one for you today folks! In this episode, Jill takes us through the circus ring to explore the worst circus fire in history as well as introduce you to a friendly giant. Danica takes us on a whirlwind of adventure through one of the most haunted theaters in the US. Welcome to Ringling Bros Circus and the Dock Street Theater! Tell us …
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E11 Astor Place Opera House and the Richard Rodgers Theater
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Hello Spooky Nerds! In this episode, the Macbeth curse strikes AGAIN! We follow Danica’s Manhattan tragedy as two rival actors battle it out for who is the best Macbeth backed by a crowd of 10,000 rioters! Then we journey down the street with Jill to hear about a successful Broadway house with a rich history that never threw away its shot, despite …
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E10 Superstitions Part 2
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Hello Spooky Ooky Theater Nerds! Welcome to Episode 10 of Leave the Ghost Light On! We are shaking it up again and doing some more SUPERSTITIONS! We deep dive through 8+ superstitions and their origins. Danica tells us why you shouldn’t whistle with a peacock feather in your hair while wearing a green costume. Meanwhile, Jill explains why you shoul…
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Hello Theater Nerds! This is our very first bonus episode! We decided to do this so we could talk about our 2 week long European adventure! But mostly to review what we saw at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Enjoy! Heads up, I would highly suggest watching this episode as we have videos and pictures on the screen from our trip! Tell us your stories!…
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E9 Edinburgh Festival Theater and the Bedlam Theater
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Welcome back Danica and all of our listeners! Our trip together, just like this episode, was short but sweet! We resisted the urge to go on and on about our trip across and instead decided to talk about two Scottish Theaters instead! Jill takes us on a magical journey that goes wrong while Danica teaches us why you should name a theater after an in…
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E8 The Colosseum and The Bijou Theater
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In episode 8 of Leave the Ghost Light On, we decided to shake things up and have our first guest on! Everyone say hello to Eddie! Jill decided to take it easy on the newcomer and talk about a point in history every man is apparently obsessed with despite the fact that it is one of the most gruesome spots in the world and is 2000 years old. Then Edd…
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E7 The Browning Theater and The Carolina Theater
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Hello spooky ooeky listeners! It is episode 7 of Leave the Ghost Light On! This week, Jill takes us down the railroad line where we explore the haunted Union Station of Ogden brought on by one of the worst train crashes in Utah history. Then we travel to Danica’s neck of woods where we learn about some helpful ghosts who enjoy holding bathroom door…
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E6 His Majesty’s Theater and The Pantages
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Leave the Ghost Light On! In this episode, Danica takes us back to London to a theater of Royal regards to recount the tragic outcome of a comedian in front of 12 million people. Then we travel with Jill to the west coast while she oogles and ougles her favorite art deco theater that is full of ghosts who are focused on prot…
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E5 Turn the Lights On and Don't Say My Name: Superstitions Part 1
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It's Episode 5 of Leave the Ghost Light On! In this small but mighty mile marker, we figured it was time to do something special. We give you our first set of SUPERSTITIONS! Jill will finally explain the title of the podcast and what the purpose of a ghost light is. Danica will then explain the most famous, world wide superstition of all. This is t…
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E4 The Lyric Spiderman Accidents and Le Petit Theater!
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Leave the Ghost Light On! First, Jill takes us on a Marvel superhero worthy adventure as we watch broadway throw caution to the wind and ignore their spidey sense yelling "DANGER". Then we go to Danica, who compared her health to that of a wilted piece of spinach as we hang out with over 40 ghosts who get to spend an eternit…
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E3 The Royal Brunswick Theater and Ryman Auditorium
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In this episode of Leave the Ghost Light On, Danica, despite being sick, tells us the story about the shortest lived theater in history and the disaster that lead to its end. Then we travel down to the south for a lil southern hospitality with Jill to hear about the ghosts of country music. Welcome to the Royal Brunswick Theater and Ryman Auditoriu…
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E2 The Ford Theater and The Belasco
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Leave the Ghost Light On! Assassination Proclamation and the Clerical Collar Fashion StatementIn this episode, Jill takes us on a journey through one of the most famous events in American history with more disasters than you might expect! Then Danica introduces us to one of the most famous ghost on broadway who loves a styli…
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E1 The Iroquois Theater and The New Amsterdam
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Leave the Ghost Light On”! In this episode, we banter at the beginning with our backstories and histories. Then Danica takes us to Chicago to retell the tale of the worst Theater Tragedy in history. We then side step over to Jill who tells us about the oldest theater on Broadway and its most famous leading lady …
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