Theater Puns

Dramatic theater puns that deserve the spotlight.

Theater Puns

The ghost scared all the boys who ventured into the haunted house and then varnished into the almirah!
I went to a theater performance done on a bunch of dictionaries the other day...
It was a play on words.
This hottie has forever changed the film industry, and it starts with the letter P and ends with 'orn'. Reel your mind back in - we're talking popcorn!
An actor arrived for his rehearsal at the theatre.
As he looked around, an incredible feeling of deja vu swept over him.

Suddenly he realised the set seemed like a weird adaption of his apartment, the actress looked like an odd version of his wife, and the director sounded like an eerie rendition of his dad.

"Uncanny!" He thought. "I've arrived at a strange stage of my life".
My friend told me he had to leave the play after Act l. Knowing he'd waited forever to see it, I asked him why. He said the program stated that Act ll was two years later, and he refused to wait that long.
Never date a Theater person...
... wayyy too much Drama...
I wonder why theatres are so sad? They're always dark, moody, and in tiers.
Theatre costumes must be handled with care since they're often laced with something.
Why did the Lord of the Rings author get kicked out of the movie theatre.
He was Tolkien all the way through.
It may just be a stage I'm going through, but I sure do love the trapdoors on set.
Building a good makeup design always starts with a good foundation.
Today, we had to create a new hang position for some lighting fixtures. After all day trying, we couldn't get the new batten hung properly.

Turns out it was just a pipe dream.
An actor I know fell through the floor recently. It's just a stage he was going through.
Great news! I'm a movie director now! I gave stellar directions to a very lovely family on their way to the theatre.
What did the thief steal on the theatre's opening night? The spotlight.
I thought the play was frightful but I saw it under particularly unfortunate circumstances - the curtain was up.
Why did the penguin enter the theatre?
He wanted to go into snow business
A friend has joined a blonds only theatre group. Fair play to him.
The skeleton would love to see the latest horror flick, but he just doesn't have the guts for it.
Coming to theaters: the thrilling tale of a man who ate biographical books instead of turkey on Thanksgiving.
Baste on a true story.
My buddy was cast in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, but he was still angry because he wasn't Happy.
If you don't focus on learning your lines for the production, I shutter to imagine what the reviewers will snap about.
The stage is the most hygienic place in the world. Every time we turn on the lights they get a wash.
Thankfully, not too many thieves are interested in acting on stage. They'd surely steal the show.
I just got fired from my theatre job. I guess I should've made a bigger scene about it.
All theatres love to see scarecrows out in the audience as reviewers! They're simply outstanding in their field.
Show your popcorn and coke guy at the movies a little appreciation. After all, he makes a lot of concessions.
I keep looking at our upstage platform that is designed with only a ladder for access. It's just so hard not to stair.
I gave someone directions to a theater today
I guess I am a movie director now.
Opening a new shadow puppet theatre. Business plan says we'll make a fortune, but those are just projected figures.
I seem to find a way of sneaking chocolate into movie theaters..
.. I always have a few twix up my sleeve.
Everyone was spot on, you really did make a great theatre lighting tech.
My dad always said the secret to theatre was to always leave them wanting more.
He was a great guy but a terrible anaesthetist.
Theater sound guys aren't always good speakers
My theater group is writing a sci-fi thriller about classical musicians.
I'll be Bach.
You know why theater people say "break a leg" instead of good luck?
Because if you do, you'll end up in a cast!
I tried to come up with a funny theatre joke, but it was all just an act.
A classically trainer theater performer just became a spy.
I guess you could say they perform... thespionage
I had a job directing an elementary school theater production.
It wasn't hard work, after all, it was child's play.
Choreographers are always hard to get in touch with because they are always blocking you.
10 saxophone players blew up a theatre...
authorities are on the lookout for the tenorists.
A prankster played a really dark and dim-witted joke at the theatre. He turned off the lights.
Why do poltergeists love haunting old theaters?
Because they can't wait to boo the performers.
Q: Did you hear about the blonde couple that were found frozen to death in their car at the drive-in movie theatre?
A: They apparently went to see "Closed For The Winter"
Friend of mine got sacked as a set designer for not producing anything. He didn't make a scene.
Tried acting in a theatre full of farmers. Got mooed off stage.
Our backstage manager is leaving at the end of the year. He has been an outstanding member of our theatre team.
Props to him.
Couple of friends have decided to put theatre style seats in their house. It will end in tiers.
Why do thespians have great hair? They want the perfect part.
Who are the biggest fans at the theatre? The backstage crew - They're always giving props to the actors.