Edgar Allan News

Prometheus Theatre of the Air, an award-winning radio theater troupe operating out of Eastern Connecticut, will bring Halloween to life on Saturday, Oct. 29 with a performance of Tales of Terror, radio dramatizations of three classic horror stories, live before an audience at the Windham Theatre Guild and simulcast over WILI.

For two weeks only, The Coterie will present the return special engagement of Tell-Tale Electric Poe, a unique theatrical event for families with ages 10 and older that features R.H. Wilhoit delivering two of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known works with musical underscoring by guitarist Rex Hobart. Adapted and directed by Coterie producing artistic director, Jeff Church, Tell-Tale Electric Poe will be performed live on The Coterie’s mainstage located in Crown Center, October 20-October 30, 2022.

For two weeks only, The Coterie will present the return special engagement of Tell-Tale Electric Poe, a unique theatrical event for families with ages 10 and older that features R.H. Wilhoit delivering two of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known works with musical underscoring by guitarist Rex Hobart.

Dateline: (Indianapolis, September 26, 2022) Nevermore - Indianapolis' newest 'eatertainment' venue located in historic Union Station - is proud to host a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience: Edgar Allan Poe LIVE, to be performed on Friday November 4, 2022.

Quail Bell presents Goofy Ghost Stories & Other Halloweeny Stuff, a one-night variety show at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club on October 31st. The show will be hosted by Christine Stoddard and Nicole Pascaretta. The lineup features Lauren Arnett, Marie-Louise Boisnier, Kayla Engeman, Lauren Gamiel, Emmy Harrington, Robin McNamara, Julia Schroeder, and others.

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces the 5th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 14th - 30th at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights.

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience announces CLASSICS the first production in their Season XVI on Monday, September 19th at the Old Town Theatre.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween with FRIGID New York at the Days of the Dead Festival produced by Something From Abroad at The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009), October 20-November 1.

Prepare for your goosebumps to have goosebumps! Back by popular demand, Capital Classics Theatre Company presents “Halloween Horror: An Evening of Old Time Radio Theatre” at the University of Saint Joseph’s Hoffman Auditorium in West Hartford on Thursday through Saturday, October 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m.

San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT)'s Artistic Director, Desha Crownover, will be departing her long-time position in the coming months to pursue new artistic endeavors. Crownover's time with SDJT began over 25 years ago, first as a Teaching Artist and Stage Director. In 2007, she moved into the position of Artistic Director, which she has held intermittently ever since.

Nationally-recognized as one of the nation's leading producers of new works of theatre for young people and their families, The Coterie Theatre announces its 44th Season will entertain, engage, and serve as memorable experiences that all generations of the family can share.

The cast has been announced for Dilated Theatre Company's revival of Barrie Keeffe's SUS: joining director Paul Tomlinson in returning to the show following their 2013 production, Alexander Neal will reprise his role as Karn. He is joined by British-Montserratian actor Stedroy Cabey as Delroy, and Fergal Coghlan (For King and Country Southwark Playhouse, The Mousetrap St Martin's Theatre) completes the cast as Wilby.

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

Excitement is building for the return of Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O after a three-year hiatus.  Festival O22 kicks off Wednesday, September 21, with the company premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s The Raven, a monodrama inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and Noh theater, presented in an immersive audience experience co-produced with Philadelphia’s Obvious Agency.

Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, celebrates the changing season with a slate of drama,  comedy, cinema and family shows.

HERE announced today that Producing Director Meredith Lynsey Schade will depart the company this fall to pursue other opportunities following seven years with the company, first as General Manager and later as Producing Director. Her exit comes on the heels of the recent departure of Brenna Thomas, the company’s former Director of External Affairs, providing an opportunity for restructuring at the institution.

Casa Romantica turns 95! Recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a Southern California major cultural institution and arts destination that will celebrate 95 years of honoring art, culture, and community this September.

Fells Point Corner Theatre announces its 35th season, a mix of relevant and  powerful fully-produced plays and FPCT's signature events, like The Corner Carol, the  short play festival and the monologue slam.  

San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation's longest-running youth theatre program, has announced its 75th Season, the Best Year Ever. Learn more about the full lineup here!