Evil Dead the Musical

Evil Dead the Musical is playing at Theatre in the Park in West Raleigh throughout early October. It's a musical mashup based on the Evil Dead film series, with book, lyrics, and music by George Reinblatt. The show pulls in the hallmarks of the movies — chainsaws, singing zombies, and a cabin in the woods — and pairs them with catchy tunes and outrageous comedy. It's described as campy, gory, and absurdly fun, a wild ride full of fake blood that comes with a warning: front-row audience members may get messy.

Theatre in the Park is an outdoor theatre company in West Raleigh that stages comedy, contemporary drama, musicals, original works, and Shakespeare in its flexible indoor performance space. The company is funded in part by the City of Raleigh on the recommendation of the Raleigh Arts Commission and encourages community involvement through volunteering and auditions. It's billed as one of the state's most innovative theatre arts centres, and its mission is to provide a quality theatre experience to a diverse audience in the city and surrounding areas, as well as to offer the public the chance to see and participate in high-quality dramatic classes and productions.

There are plenty of dates to choose from across two weekends. The show runs October 1, 2, and 3, and then again October 8, 9, and 10, all at 7:30 PM. If you're looking for a matinee, there are 3:00 PM performances on Sunday, October 4, and Sunday, October 11. That's eight shows in total, so you can pick the evening or afternoon that works best for you.