Edgar Allan

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN to Expand Real Life Anniversary Tour Through May 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

Joan As Police Woman announced new European tour dates and released 'Save Me' featuring Iggy Pop from her REAL LIFE EVOLUTION album. The tour runs November 2026 through May 2027 across the UK, Europe, and additional cities including Barcelona, Rome, and Katowice.

Review: FRANKENSTEIN...THE BIRTH OF HORROR at Phantasmagoria
by Julie Gardieff - Oct 4, 2026

SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN: THE MUSICAL to Open at Avalon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN: THE MUSICAL, a family-friendly musical about acceptance and inclusion featuring puppets and live theatre will be presented at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio.

Photos: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER at Cape Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Production photos from THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER have been released, featuring cast members including Mike Steers, Colin Bourget, Jefferson Thomas, and Jenn Pina.

PEOPLE'S POETRY GATHERING to Transform Lower Manhattan with 47 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

City Lore, Bowery Poetry, and Poets House will present the PEOPLE'S POETRY GATHERING, featuring 120 poets and 40 musicians across 13 venues in lower Manhattan, in conjunction with the Smithsonian Festival of Festivals.

SOHO International Film Festival Announces 2026 Program With 100+ Premieres
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

The SOHO International Film Festival's 17th edition will feature over 100 premieres, including 35 world premieres, alongside special presentations and industry programming. The festival will open with JACKRABBIT, a mystery-comedy-thriller shot in New York City.

'Tis the Season: 12 LA Horror Shows Ranked by Scare Factor
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 29, 2026

How scary do you like your theater? We ranked 12 Los Angeles Halloween season shows by scare factor—from campy monster musicals to immersive horror that might have you sleeping with the lights on.

Photos: Bob Dylan's BLOOD ON THE TRACKS Lyrics Sell for $290,404 at Auction
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

Handwritten working lyrics for "Idiot Wind" and "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" from Bob Dylan's iconic album sold at RR Auction's Remarkable Rarities sale, along with related materials from the artist's personal archive.

Mc Lars to Release Anniversary Edition of THE EDGAR ALLAN POE LP
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

MC LARS will release a 19-track one-year anniversary edition of THE EDGAR ALLAN POE LP via Oglio Records, featuring appearances by Jaret Reddick of BOWLING FOR SOUP, THE DEAD MILKMEN, and Mega Ran, and executive produced by The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg.

Peter Fletcher to Perform Music of Four Centuries at the Avalon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026

Acclaimed classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform a solo recital spanning Renaissance to 20th-century works at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio.

POEFEST to Return to Villa Montezuma with Write Out Loud
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Write Out Loud will present POEFEST, a gothic evening of Edgar Allan Poe stories and supernatural tales at the historic Villa Montezuma Museum in San Diego's Sherman Heights.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER to Honor Late Playwright Gip Hoppe at Cape Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Cape Rep Theatre will present Gip Hoppe's The Fall of the House of Usher September 30-October 25, 2026 in Brewster, Massachusetts, with James P. Byrne directing the revival in honor of the late playwright.

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.