In 1849, two years after the death of his wife Virginia, Edgar Allan Poe is haunted not just by the specter of his beloved, but also by his many macabre stories. As he roams from room to room, searching for release from his personal demons, Poe relives both his life and his tales. Follow Poe and the ghost of his wife Virginia as they take you throughout haunted Mayslake Hall and deep into The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe.

“A smart and heartfelt journey into the life and literature of the great American horror writer.” —Chicago Tribune ★★★1/2

“A masterful take on a master’s work.” —Daily Herald ★★★★

“Rich with both psychological depth and supernatural scares.”
—Examiner.com

“A perfect storm of theatre!” —ChicagoStageReview.com