Edgar Allan Poe remains one of the most iconic American writers, known for his haunting exploration of death, grief, and the macabre. As a theater director, I selected a Poe adaptation for my Fall 2026 production (that will be licensed through Pioneer Drama). In my search for a script that would best suit my group, I encountered many interpretations.
Shipwrecked Comedy is currently raising funds for its first-ever live production, Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Musical, a new comedy-musical based on the award-winning digital series Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Dinner Party.
Edgar A. Poe's Smashed Valentine, an intimate theatrical production delving into the last days of literary icon Edgar Allan Poe, is set for a workshop at THE RAT NYC.
Summoners Ensemble Theatre will present the return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe for 12 performances this spring at the Merchant’s House Museum.
Summoners Ensemble Theatre, in association with the Merchant’s House Museum, has announced the spring 2026 return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, starring John Kevin Jones.
Downtown Arts District will present the return of the annual “Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party” in Downtown Orlando. Learn more and see how to attend!
After Hours Theatre Company will bring audiences back into the shadows this fall with the return of Dark Library: Edgar Allan Poe. Following its acclaimed debut, the 75-minute immersive experience reimagines Poe’s haunting works through contemporary dance, original compositions, curated scents, and 360-degree sound design.
Star of the Day’s “The Divas!” will present an original concert inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, running for two nights only—Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 PM—at Between the Lines, 725 N. 15th Street in Allentown, PA.
Drama of Works will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'The Grand Guignol Theater for Children' at BWAC in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Directed by Gretchen Van Lente, featuring Amy Carrigan. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Permafrost Theatre Collective is set return to the New York stage with their own innovative brand of exploratory devised theater.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present Daniel Hall Kuhn’s one man show, ALONE… Tales from Edgar Allan Poe, a multimedia performance. Featuring The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, Annabel Lee, and more.
Experience the immersive world of Edgar Allan Poe's stories with ALONE: Stories by Edgar Allan Poe at Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival. Daniel Hall Kuhn brings these haunting tales to life in a captivating performance at the Kutz Theatre. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the macabre universe of Poe. Get your tickets now!
Immerse yourself in the works of Edgar Allan Poe with 'Tales of the Grotesque' at Campbell House Museum this Halloween season.
Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company prepares a full schedule of professional theatrical performances for their 38th season. Productions from the Professional Theatre Series, Fringe Festival, NEXTstage Repertory, Women Playwright's Series, plus plenty of Concert events will make up the company's 2023 – 2024 season.
Come in! Come in! Enter the 210 yrs old St.John's Sanctuary here in the heart of historic Greenwich Village where the multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed RADIOTHEATRE, now in its 21st Season in NYC once again presents LIVE ON STAGE eleven classic tales of terror and suspense by the Grandmaster Of Horror in its 14th Annual EDGAR ALLAN POE FESTIVAL!
The horror! The horror! For almost a decade now, actor Daniel Hall Kuhn has been touring some of the grandest theatres in the country, interpreting “The Tell-Tale Heart” and other literary classics by Edgar Allan Poe for enthralled audiences numbering in the hundreds (and occasionally the thousands!).
Hedgerow Theatre Company's thrilling fall programming now expands to a one-night only engagement of Tales From Poe on November 1st at 8pm. Following a series of sold out student matinee performances in October, Hedgerow will expand the welcome of this cherished and chilling production for public audiences as well.
Hedgerow Theatre Company's fall programming has now expanded to a one-night only engagement of Tales From Poe on November 1st at 8pm. Following a series of sold out student matinee performances in October, Hedgerow is expanding the welcome of this cherished and chilling production for public audiences as well.
The Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, marking Paul Miller's final production as Artistic Director, following his lauded rediscoveries of Shaw's other early plays How He Lied to Her Husband, Misalliance and The Philanderer. Miller directs Kemi Awoderu, Alex Bhat, Rebecca Collingwood, Miranda Foster, Jonah Russell, Jonathan Tafler and Alex Waldmann
If you enjoy the works of Poe and that spine-tingling feeling of a good horror story, Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe is the play for you. Join this tremendous cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg for an unique evening of thrilling tales perfect for the spooky season.
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