Edgar Allan Poe: The Musical is a haunting, immersive musical experience in Charleston, SC that brings Poe’s most iconic stories to life through a dark journey of sound and storytelling. Guided by the ghost of Poe, step into a world of gothic imagination, where original music by Danny Elfman and three themed cocktails intertwine in a spellbinding 90-minute experience.
Highlights
✨ A Haunting Musical Journey: Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe and watch his most iconic stories emerge from the shadows through song
🎶 Music by Danny Elfman: Experience original songs written and produced by the legendary composer, bringing a new dimension to Poe’s tales
🕯️ Immersive Storytelling: Follow the ghost of Poe as he guides you through a musical journey into his imagination
🎭 Stories Brought to Life: Characters from tales like The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, and Annabel Lee emerge from the ink in a richly theatrical performance
🍸 Sip the Experience: Enjoy three complimentary themed cocktails seamlessly woven into the rhythm of the show
📜 The Experience: Tales & Music Intertwined
Featuring works including:
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Raven
- Annabel Lee
- The Fall of the House of Usher
- The Premature Burial
- The Masque of the Red Death
- The Cask of Amontillado
- The Gold-Bug
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: American Theater
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA accessible
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🍹 Mocktails available upon request
Description
Step into the haunting world of Poe in Edgar Allan Poe: The Musical, a dark musical experience featuring original songs written and produced by Danny Elfman. As the journey unfolds, a dark host draws you deeper into Poe’s imagination, where characters from his most iconic stories emerge to sing and embody the tales that made him legendary.
As each story takes shape on stage, three complementary themed cocktails are served as part of the experience itself, enhancing the mood and rhythm of the evening. Dark, immersive, and richly theatrical, Edgar Allan Poe: The Musical offers a striking new way to experience Poe’s legacy.
Produced by Midnight Creative, creators of the internationally acclaimed touring Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. Secure your tickets now and step into the story!
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- Entry to the experience + 3 cocktails
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