A world premiere ballet is drifting toward the Harris Theater this April, and it’s a fever dream you won’t want to wake from. Ballet 5:8 is resurrecting the macabre spirit of America’s most haunted soul in The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe, a performance that blends shadow, spirit, and high-stakes movement.
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For those who wish to drink deeper from the inkwell, the evening begins with The Poe Prologue, an intimate pre-show gathering featuring a descendant of the poet himself and renowned Poe historian, Harry Lee Poe. It’s the perfect setup for a night of gothic atmosphere and psychological tension.
Be warned: tickets for this one-night-only engagement are vanishing fast. Mark your calendar with a stroke of black ink for April 18th, lest the doors be barred against you.