THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Palace Theatre in New York City is famously considered one of Broadway's most haunted locations, allegedly housing over 100 restless spirits. Its most renowned phantom is the ghost of an acrobat who fell to his death mid-performance and is still seen swinging from the rafters and screaming. Backstage, the legendary Judy Garland is frequently reported to haunt the wings, with staff and ushers witnessing a phantom woman in heels pacing stage left and humming "Over the Rainbow."
In 1913, Palace Theater opened as a vaudeville show place featuring the time’s top stars. Some who have graced its stage include Jack Benny, George Burns, Bob Hope, Ethel Merman, Irving Berlin, Helen Keller, Sophie Tucker, Harry Houdini and Fanny Brice. It is said to be haunted by tightrope walker and acrobat Louis Borsalino, who fell to his death during a performance in the 1950s. His apparition has been seen swinging from the rafters, then screaming as he falls.