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Real Ghost Stories Online

The Ghostly Presence in the New Amsterdam Theatre | Paranormal Deep Dive

Real Ghost Stories Online

Tony Brueski

Religion & Spirituality, Natural Sciences, Science, Spirituality

4.23.6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the haunting legacy of the New Amsterdam Theatre, delving into the life and untimely death of Ziegfeld Follies star Olive Thomas. We'll explore the historical context of the theatre, the mysterious circumstances surrounding Olive's demise, and the numerous paranormal encounters reported by staff and visitors over the decades.

Join us as we examine eyewitness accounts, consider psychological and environmental explanations, and discuss the cultural impact of Olive's enduring presence in one of Broadway's most storied venues. Is it all just a series of coincidences, or does Olive Thomas truly haunt the halls of the New Amsterdam Theatre? 

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from Real Ghost Stories Online and the Grave Talks.

0:07.1

Welcome to another journey into the world of the unexplained and the curious.

0:11.4

Picture this.

0:12.7

A grand Broadway theater built in the golden age of performance echoing with the laughter and applause of countless audiences through its storied history.

0:21.9

Now imagine those echoes punctuated by something.

0:25.5

Less explainable.

0:28.0

At the heart of New York's Times Square, the New Amsterdam Theater has stood as a beacon of

0:32.0

entertainment for over a century.

0:34.4

But beyond the spotlight lies a shadow, an ethereal presence tied to one of Broadway's

0:39.7

most iconic figures. Olive Thomas, a stunning Ziegfeld Folly star whose life was tragically cut short,

0:47.8

is said to linger in the very theater where she once dazzled audiences. Her apparition

0:52.9

often described as holding a mysterious blue bottle has captured the imagination

0:57.9

of staff and visitors alike.

1:00.8

But is this truly a haunting, or are we falling victim to the power of suggestion?

1:06.9

From historical details to chilling encounters tonight, we pull back the curtain on one of Broadway's most enduring ghost stories.

1:15.2

I'm Tony Bruske. Let's dig in.

1:18.1

The new Amsterdam theater nestled in the heart of Times Square is one of Broadway's most celebrated landmarks.

1:24.8

Built in 1903, it was a testament to the era's architectural opulence with a grand

1:30.5

art nouveau design by Hortzantt. The theater quickly rose to prominence hosting the legendary

1:37.1

Ziegfeld Follies from 1913 to 1927, where some of the most talented performers of the time

1:44.1

graced its stage,

1:45.8

it was a place where dreams were born and careers were catapulted into the spotlight.

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