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‘Unruly’ guests removed from ‘Dracula’ performance at Capitol Theatre

Officials said a “disruptive incident” occurred within the audience that required attention from theater security.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dress rehearsal for Ballet West's Dracula, at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

Guests enjoying “Dracula” at the Capitol Theatre were not immune to the strange things that often happen when Halloween rolls around.

During the Wednesday night Ballet West performance in downtown Salt Lake City, officials said a “disruptive incident” occurred within the audience that required attention from theater security.

According to a Ballet West spokesperson, several “unruly patrons” were quickly removed from the theater, although what led to the removal of the guests was not disclosed.

“The incident was addressed quickly, professionally, and without reported injury or delay in the performance,” the theater said in a statement. The theater added that it would be working with any patrons who were affected by what occurred.

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