Hercules vs Vampires

When

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Where

929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015 ↗(directions)

This Halloween, LA Opera joins forces with the United Theater on Broadway for an only-in-LA collision of opera, orchestra, cult cinema and unabashed camp. Hercules vs. Vampires is a musical reimagining of Mario Bava's 1961 sword-and-sandal cult classic Hercules in the Haunted World, starring former Mr. Universe Reg Park—an early mentor to Arnold Schwarzenegger—alongside the legendary Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings, Dracula, Star Wars). Patrick Morganelli's original score adds live singers and orchestra to Mario Bava's gloriously lurid fantasy, making an already over-the-top movie even more over the top. It's high art meets high camp, with equal parts beef and cheese. Join us at LA's favorite Gothic haunt, the historic United Theater on Broadway, for two performances on October 30 and 31. The Halloween show includes an afterparty and costume contest—togas and fangs are encouraged! Halloween After-Party and Costume Contest included on October 31st only. Music and adapted libretto by Patrick Morganelli Running time: one hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission Sung in: English with subtitles