⭐ Welcome to the Third Chapter of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. A dark hybrid of musical theatre,dramatic storytelling, and cocktail artistry, bringing a new collection of Poe’s tales to life through sung performances and four exquisite themed cocktails. Featuring original music by Danny Elfman, this 90-minute experience invites guests into Poe’s world of madness, memory, death, and the macabre. No need to have attended the previous two chapters to enjoy this third installment!
Highlights
✨ A New Chapter of Poe Awaits: Step into the next evolution of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, where theatre, gothic storytelling, and for the first time… live music collide.
🍸 Sip the Story: Enjoy a curated menu of 4 delicious, themed cocktails paired perfectly with the evening’s tales. Prefer a non-alcoholic option? Zero-proof mocktails are available upon request!
🎶 Music by Danny Elfman: Featuring original music by Danny Elfman, whose iconic work on The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Beetlejuice, and Wednesday has defined some of cinema and television’s most unforgettable gothic worlds
🎭 A Hybrid Musical and Theatrical Experience: Experience 4 sung Poe-formances brought to life through original music, alongside 4 traditional monologues performed with the most elevated dramatic intent.
No Prior Chapters Required: Whether you missed the former chapters or you have already experienced the macabre, you are going to love this extended musical version!
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: The Franklin Theatre
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA accessible
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🍹 Mocktails available upon request
Description
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter III invites you into a darkly elegant theatrical experience inspired by the Master of the Macabre. Guided by a narrator and Poestorian, guests journey through Poe’s most unsettling visions as they are brought to life through sung Poe-formances, spoken monologues, and original music by Danny Elfman.
As the evening unfolds, four themed cocktails are served alongside the performance, deepening the atmosphere of each story. Part speakeasy, part gothic stage show, and part musical experience, Chapter III offers a haunting new way to encounter Poe’s world of madness, mystery, and the macabre.
No previous chapter is required to enjoy the experience. Each Poe-formance stands alone, making it perfect for returning guests and first-time visitors alike.
Tickets vanish quickly, so secure your place before the raven screeches nevermore!
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