MONSTER MADNESS IS COMING!

The month of September is coming to an end and Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for our annual MONSTER MADNESS SALE!
Thursday September 30-  Sunday October 3

Almost everything in our stores and online will be on sale.You won’t find prices this low till after the holiday!

Most department stores and temporary Halloween stores will not have a sale on any of their stock throughout the Halloween season.  So why pay full price when you can get a great costume and accessories on sale?

40% off  Halloween Rentals (Excludes mascots)!
25 % off Kid’s Costumes!
20% off Masks and Wigs!
15% off Adult Costumes!
10% off Make-Up and Costume Shoes!

Some selected items in our store are on clearance  up to 50% off!

If you’ve had you eye on costume for your self or your little ones, this weekend it the time to act! If you live in Ohio, shop local and support local business at your nearest Costume Holiday House.

CHH in Fremont (Our Headquarter Store, the one that started it all)
3038 Hayes Ave, Fremont OH 43420
(Right on the corner of State Rt. 6 and State Rt. 53)

CHH in Toldeo (Near the Mall!)
5300 Monroe St, Toledo OH 43623
On Monroe St. 3 lights west of Talmadge, in the Boardwalk Plaza

CHH in Columbus (NEW LOCATION!)
851 Bethel Road, Columbus OH 43214
We’ve moved down the street from our old location in the Olentangy Plaza with the Micro Center and K-Mart

The stores will be open starting Thursday 10am-9pm and Sunday 12 pm -6 pm. Don’t miss out on our  MONSTER SALE!

Published in: on September 29, 2010 at 12:47 pm  Leave a Comment  

Down the Rabbit Hole!

Alice in Wonderland

Alices from past and present for any height Alice may grow to!

What is a more whimsical than Wonderland? If you are looking for a colorful costume idea this Halloween, look no further than this classical storybook that has inspired the Disney’ animated feature and recent block buster smash

Alice in Wonderland costumes are great for girls, adults or a theme for your Halloween parties and group gatherings.

Adorable Alice for Girls
Enchanted Alice for Girls

Wonderland Delight (Light up costume) for Women

Magic Mushroom Alice for Women

Enchanted Alice for Women

American McGhee Alice for Women

Alice Girl Costume for Women

But Wonderland isn’t just for curious Alice. Get your friends together and go as the whole cast of mischievous characters. There the Mad Hatter, The Cheshire Cat, and the outrageous Queen of Hearts.

Even little ones can get in the act with infant and toddler costumes of animals  for the Cheshire cat, White Rabbit, the March Hare,  and the Door mouse

You can also rent costumes for Alice in Wonderland, whether you are just dressing up for Halloween or doing a whole theatrical production.

Use you imagination to create whimsical accessories to add the finishing touches to your costumes. You can use old pocket watches, playing cards and tea sets you have about the house.

Hurry and order you costumes today. You don’t want to be LATE!

Published in: on September 21, 2010 at 7:27 pm  Leave a Comment  

Ohio Renaissance Festival

If you are planning on visiting the fair state of Ohio before it gets too cold outside, make time to spend a day at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.

While you’re there, be sure to stop by our both were we carry costumes for sale and rent. We have a wide variety of  beautiful coats, vest, pants, shirts, bodices, and dresses at affordable prices.  We are also taking orders for custom made Renaissance garb. You can also rent a costume so you feel part of the experience for only $35.95 for the whole day!

The Ohio Renaissance Festival is a 30 acre 16th village located in south west Ohio close to Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus with easy access from I-71 and I-71.

Ohio Renaissance Festival

10542 E State Route 73
Waynesville, OH 45068

Our booth in located right across from the main entrance. Once in you get in the gate, head straight across the grass behind the Washer Women stage and next to the glassblower. We’re in the purple and gray castle, You can’t miss us!

For more information on the Ren Fest visit their website here.

Also everything in our shop in available on line @ RenFestCostume.com

Coming up this weekend is National Talk like a Pirate Day and it also Pirate weekend at the Festival. Brush up on your ” ahovy” and “Shiver me timbers” and pick up some snazzy pirate attire while your at it!

YO-HO!

Published in: on September 14, 2010 at 4:03 pm  Leave a Comment  

He’s here! The Phantom of the Opera!

This June, the rights to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” were released. Now high schools and colleges around the country have the chance to stage this Broadway smash musical!

Costume Holiday House has provided costumes for other plays of Gaston Leroux’s classic romantic tale including the Kopit and Yeston’s musical “Phantom” We are very excited for the release of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical! Currently we are updating our existing stock of costumes from the time period to provide costumes for the special needs of this production.

“The Phantom of the Opera” has been seen by over 100 million people in 27 countries around the world. And now with the release of the musical for school, it has the chance to be brought to stages all around the country and experienced by audience who haven’t had the opportunity to see it on a Broadway stage. Phantom debuted in London with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. When it came to the states, it swept the Tony Awards in 1988 winning Best Musical and six other awards. On January 9, 2006 it became the longest running production on Broadway and continues playing today with over 9,000 performances!

Erik, the Opera Ghost stalks the guests at the Masquerade Ball

The musical is based on the 1910 French novel by mystery writer and journalist, Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of Erik, a deformed genius who lives in the cellars of the Paris Opera. Wearing a mask and hiding in the shadows, he terrorizes the staff and patrons of the opera earning him the title of the Phantom of the Opera. He falls madly in love with a young singer Christine and uses all his powers to catapult her to stardom and earn her love in return.

Popular Tunes include “Angel of Music”, “Masquerade” “Music of the Night” and “Think of Me”

Time Period: 1881 Paris France
Victorian day and evening wear for ladies, Frock suits and tailcoats for men

Rights are available from the Rodger and Hammerstein Organization.

If you school has been lucky enough to secure rights for this show and are looking for rental costumes, please contact our theater department. We are in the process of building new pieces for this musical. Please order at least 1-2 month in advance so we can work to secure your show.

If  you have any additional questions feel free to contact our theater department at 419-334-3236

Published in: on September 8, 2010 at 5:39 pm  Leave a Comment