This is a staged concert performed by a cast of nine. The actors will be at music stands. The Narrator will be at the baby grand piano.

Ninety minutes, no intermission. The time will fly by. You’ll be levitating in joy.

Yes, you will! The performance starts at 8 pm, so you will be able to participate in the trick-or-treat tradition, which usually begins around 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. The performance should end around 9:30 pm, so you’ll be able to go straight to your first Halloween party. No doubt you have many invitations.

It’s more than okay. It’s highly recommended! You have many choices:

• Regan MacNeil, the teenage girl whom the devil possesses and who suffers many inglorious episodes. Anyone for pea soup?
• Chris MacNeil, the glamorous stage and screen star who can’t comprehend what on earth is happening to her daughter.
• Father Karras, the young priest and psychiatrist who is struggling with a crisis of faith.
• Father Merrin, the seasoned priest and archeologist who has performed many exorcisms, but always has time for one more.
• The star attraction himself, the demon Pazuzu. The less said about him, the better.

Don’t forget, the story takes place in the ‘70s, when fashion was wild. Just think of the fun you’ll have choosing a hairstyle.

Bonus: If you come in costume, after the performance you won’t have to rush home to change. You can go straight to your many parties of the night.

The Exorcist! tells an adult story and is recommended for 16+. (The original film had an R rating.) It explores faith and the supernatural. It uses strong language. Notice the use of asterisks in the show's description above.

All tickets are $50, inclusive of HST. They can be purchased in-person at any Mirvish theatre box office. Check hours of operation. They can also be purchased online at ExorcistParodyMusical.ca and by phone at 1-800-461-333. A service fee of $7.50 per ticket will be charged for online and phone sales. There is no service fee if purchased in-person at a Mirvish theatre box office.

Full-time students can purchase up to two tickets for $25 each. Valid ID must be shown at the theatre.

The theatre is located inside the Miles Nadal JCC at 750 Spadina Ave., southwest corner of Bloor. The Spadina subway station is steps away.

This performance is general admission. The Al Green Theatre is a beautiful, comfortable, and fully accessible 250-seat auditorium. Except for the first three rows, the remaining 13 rows of cushy, fixed theatre seats are tiered. The auditorium will open 30 minutes before showtime. Arrive early to choose your seat and to bask in the glow emanating from the dazzling onstage portal to hell.

Father Karras Productions, of course.