NEVERMORE: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
NEVERMORE: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
A tell-tale musical profile and haunting reverie
June 6 – 22, 2025
Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm; Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm
Delve into the grim world of Edgar Allan Poe in this macabre musical inspired by his gothic poetry and prose. This surreal piece weaves together original music and dramatic storytelling to unravel the tortured life and untimely death of the legendary writer. Charting a course through Poe’s earliest memories, this show navigates themes of loss, addiction, and abandonment through poignant melodies and stunning visual imagery. As Poe’s troubled past and masterful creations intertwine, you will be transported to a mesmerizing place where reality and imagination collide. An Oregon premiere, Cottage Theatre’s NEVERMORE will take you on a gripping ride through “fantastic terrors never felt before.”
NEVERMORE: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe is written and composed by Jonathan Christenson and is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
NEVERMORE is directed by Kory Weimer, and features Marc Siegel, Dylan Bunten, Cam Tunnell, Alana Merz, Laurel Merz, Moura Stewart, and Kory Weimer, Cayla Gaddis, John Young, and Ylectra Young join the cast as puppeteers.
Adults $29, Youth (18 & under) $15
Note: this show contains some mature themes and is not recommended for young children.
Tickets: www.cottagetheatre.org
Public · Hosted by Cottage Theatre
