Edgar Allan

Interview: Adaptor/Director John Strysik of THE CASE-BOOK OF C. AUGUSTE DUPIN
by Shari Barrett - Sep 4, 2026

John Strysik is the adaptor/director of The Case-Book of C. Auguste Dupin in with its world premiere engagement opening at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills opening September 17, 2026. It brings three of Edgar Allan Poe’s foundational detective stories - The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, and The Purloined Letter - into a single, cohesive evening of theater. Here’s my conversation with him about his inspiration for the play, his dual role with the production, and what inspired him to bring its world premiere to Theatre 40.

Arts A La Carte to Present 2026 Fall Season Across Los Angeles County
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Arts A La Carte will present a fall lineup spanning Southern rock, immersive cabaret, and psychological drama at venues in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Sierra Madre.

Summoners Ensemble Theatre Sets First Full Season at Merchant's House Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Summoners Ensemble Theatre will present its first-ever full season at the Merchant's House Museum, featuring three productions running from November 2026 through June 2027.

DAYS OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL to Return to UNDER St. Marks with FRIGID New York
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

FRIGID New York will present its 5th annual Days of the Dead Festival at UNDER St. Marks, featuring Halloween and Día de los Muertos-themed plays curated by Martha Lorena Preve, Silvana Gonzalez and Federico Mallet.

THE CASE-BOOK OF C. AUGUSTE DUPIN to Premiere at Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Theatre 40 will present the world premiere of a new play adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's Dupin mysteries, written and directed by John Strysik in Beverly Hills.

Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes Reveals 2026–2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

The Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes (OPCM) will present its 12th season, which will include Brahms' Requiem, Verdi's La Traviata, and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2.

HORROR DE CÁMARA to Bring Chamber Horror to KMFA Offbeat Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026

Golden Hornet will collaborate with Mexico City ensemble Onix on a horror-themed concert and album featuring new works by Jimena Contreras, Felipe Pérez Santiago, and Graham Reynolds in Austin.

ONE MAN POE to Return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Actor Stephen Smith will present ONE MAN POE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing six short stories by Edgar Allan Poe at Riddles Court.

Adaptation of LIGEIA to be Presented at Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

William Trevino will perform a solo physical theatre adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's LIGEIA at Asian Arts Initiative, blending martial arts with Poe's text as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival's Cannonball hub.

DECLARATION Musical to Make World Premiere at Hermitage Museum
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

First Flight Theatre Company will present DECLARATION, a musical based on the Declaration of Independence, at the Hermitage Museum in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, marking America's 250th anniversary.

THE CURIOUS LIFE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE Ballet to Come to Baltimore
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Ballet 5:8 will present a one-night performance of its original Poe-inspired ballet at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, part of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards.

Interview: Sean Persaud, Sinéad Persaud, Mary Kate Wiles, And Dylan Glatthorn on EDGAR ALLAN POE’S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 29, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Sean Persaud (Edgar Allan Poe, Book/Additional Lyrics), Sinéad Persaud (Lenore, Book/Additional Lyrics), Mary Kate Wiles (Annabel Lee), and Dylan Glatthorn (Composer) about bringing Poe Party to the stage. We discussed how it first came about as an online video series, what the creative process has been like turning the series into a stage musical, and even some of their favorite authors in Poe Party!

Review: EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY: CHAPTER TWO at The Franklin Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - Jul 27, 2026

What did our critic think of EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY: CHAPTER TWO at The Franklin Theatre?

ONE MAN POE to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Actor Stephen Smith will bring six Edgar Allan Poe short stories to Edinburgh Fringe under the banner of ONE MAN POE, performed at Greenside's historic Riddles Court, with two new additions joining his award-winning solo shows.

EDGAR A. POE'S LAST CALL to Make UK Debut at Camden Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Written and performed by Scott Robinson, this solo show imagines the final hours of Edgar Allan Poe's life, blending poetry, psychological drama and music. The production makes its UK debut at Camden Fringe following workshops in NYC.

INDYFRINGE FESTIVAL to Celebrate 21st Edition With 63 Shows in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Cary Ginell - Jul 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center?

DRAMATIC IMPROV FESTIVAL to Return to Chicago's Edge Theater, Presented by Theatre Momentum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026

Theatre Momentum will present The Dramatic Improv Festival, a four-day event at The Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, featuring 28 performances and 20 workshops by improvisors and instructors from around the world.

PRIDE IS A RIOT: RAISING HELL WITH HIGH NOTES AND HIGHER HEELS Will Come to Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

MassOpera will present a one-night-only Pride Month concert at Piano Craft Gallery in South Boston, featuring local opera and musical theater artists in an evening of camp, queer identity, and collective action.

PENNY'S DREADFUL PARLOUR: THE SÉANCE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE to Open at Berlin's Ghost Museum
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Naut Human Productions will present an immersive séance experience at The Ghost Museum in Berlin, Maryland, where guests gather by candlelight to contact Edgar Allan Poe through storytelling and audience interaction.