8 Bloodiest Shows For The Halloween Season

Written by Ember Langley

October 10, 2017

Whether it’s a war for a revolution or a demon barber, the theatre is full of stage tricks that lead you to believe that blood has been shed.

As we enter the spookiest season of the year, let’s go through some of the bloodiest shows in theatre history.

8. Hamilton

The Ten Duel Commandments… We might not see any fake blood on stage, but this show is literally written around the death of a character. And after all, Burr shot first.

7. Evil Dead: The Musical

Based on the cult classic film series, this show never made it to the Great White Way. But the supporting role is played by a chainsaw.

6. Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson

Historically speaking, one of the bloodiest on this list. This rock musical ran on Broadway in the fall of 2010 for less than a year, though given high ratings during previews.

5. Les Misérables

Let’s not talk about ‘A Little Fall of Rain.’ Too. Many. Feelings. To. Feel. Is it raining during that scene or is it just the tears streaming down your face and hitting your Playbill?

4. Carrie

It might not be human blood, but pig’s blood definitely counts in this list.

3. Ruthless

The things we do to get a leading role… Did you know Laura Bell Bundy originated the roll of Tina? The child actress that wouldn’t let others get in her way.

2. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

No explanation needed. Just stay away from any barber chairs that might have hidden chutes to a meat pie kitchen this Halloween.


Ember Langley lives in Orlando, FL where she spends a lot of time watching the live shows at Walt Disney World. Annual Passholder Life is the life she chooses to live. Marketing + Social Media Coordinator by day and wannabe food connoisseur by night, Ember loves finding new places to share on her personal blog, Ember In Orlando. What’s her favorite musical? Spring Awakening.
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