Brown Grand Theatre, Concordia
The Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas, is rumored to be haunted by several spirits, including a famous "Woman in Gray" and a young stagehand. The 1907 opera house has been the subject of numerous paranormal investigations and ghost tours. This is the most well-known ghost at the theater. She is believed to be the spirit of a former actress who died during a performance. Patrons and staff have reportedly seen her in mirrors, dressing rooms, and in the lobby. The ghost of a young stagehand who died in a backstage accident is also said to haunt the building. His apparition has been reported in the backstage area. A rumor circulates that a ghost haunts the theater specifically during opening nights. Paranormal investigators have recorded unexplained sounds, including the sound of applause and whispers when the theater is empty. Reports from visitors and investigators include objects moving on their own and shadowy figures appearing out of the corner of one's eye.