The Exorcist Tickets

The Exorcist, the all-time horror classic of the 1970s is based on the novel written by William Peter Blatty. The very well-known William Friedkin is also more of a legend to horror movie fans throughout the globe for his masterpiece film adaption of The Exorcist. For the theater lovers however, there is great news as The Exorcist is now coming to live stage. Yes, The Exorcist’s stage adaptation has now been written by John Pielmeier and you will be able to get hold of cheap The Exorcist tickets to watch it in arenas near you.
 
The Exorcist is a story that revolves around faith and supernatural suspense. In the northern part of Iraq, an aging priest called Father Merrin runs an archaeological dig where he studies ancient relics. When he discovers the statue of an ancient demon mysteriously juxtaposed together with a contemporary St. Joseph medal, a sequence of omens warns him of an imminent confrontation with some sort of powerful evil.
 
Meanwhile, in America, a young girl called Regan MacNeil who lives with her mother in Georgetown falls extremely sick whereby she goes through physical as well as psychological disorders and appears to be possessed by a demon. After various efforts for Regan’s treatment that yield no success, her mother approaches a local priest named Father Karras. Father Karras who himself is going through a troubled phase agrees to treat Regan but initially turns down the belief that she is possessed by an actual demon. After a number of sittings with the little child who is now completely overtaken by a diabolical spirit, he approaches the bishop of the locality to gain permission to do an exorcism on Regan.
 
The bishop on the other hand does not see Karras qualified enough to perform this exorcism and instead appoints Father Merrin who is more experienced and has just returned to America. Father Merrin allows the doubtful Karras to help him with the exorcism rites. The very lengthy rites and tests of the exorcism take a toll on Father Merrin spiritually as well as physically and he dies whereupon the task eventually falls on Karras. When he calls the demon to inhabit him and leave the innocent child Regan, the demonic spirit seizes this chance to possess Karras and hence the priest gives away his own life to save that of Regan’s.
 
Upon discussing The Exorcist as a stage play, John Pielmeier consulted Bill Blatty and assured him that what he wanted to do was something completely different from the novel itself, something that seemed exceptionally theatrical when presented. So Bill Blatty gave him a go-ahead for this venture and was actually quite thrilled and supportive when sent the first draft.
 
The second most important task was to get hold of a great director which they did, none other than the incredibly talented John Doyle. John Doyle is a Tony Award winning, world renowned director and his revivals of Sweeney Todd as well as Company have earned him much success. The music for this theatrical piece is composed by the British composer Sir John Tavener. So Pielmeier managed an excellent combination with one of the best directors and composers.
 
One of the things that make the stage adaption different from the book is that in the book there is a little mention of a boy child before Regan but who had passed away. Pielmeier expands on that idea more as something that is actually haunting her.
 
The play has nine cast members. Stage as well as screen star Brooke Sheilds is playing the role of Chris MacNeil as Regan’s mother. Also, the very talented star Richard Chamberlain has taken on the role of Father Merrin. The role of Regan is played by the young actress Emily Yetter.
 
So don’t miss this opportunity and buy cheap The Exorcist tickets right away to witness a play of horror, thrill and suspense in the theatrical performance of a new stage adaption of The Exorcist.