Poe (musical)
| Poe | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Promotional poster | |
| Music | Rachel Wolf |
| Lyrics | Rachel Wolf |
| Book | Rachel Wolf |
| Basis | The life of Edgar A. Poe |
| Premiere | October 12, 2018: Chemeketa Theatre in Salem, Oregon |
| Productions | |
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POE the musical[1] is a stage musical based on the life of American writer, editor, and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe with music, lyrics, and book by Rachel Wolf. Sponsored by Chemeketa Theatre[2], the musical had world premiere staged readings in October 2018 in Salem, Oregon.
Synopsis[edit]
Chronicling the life of Edgar Allan Poe, the musical finds Poe rising from the grave to reconcile his life and fix the legacy tarnished by Rufus Wilmot Griswold. Via a hypnosis-induced dream-state, Poe steps back into his life with the help of his therapist (Death).
Characters[edit]
- Edgar A. Poe – The protagonist, a sensitive and melancholic writer and literary critic
- Death – Poe's therapist
- Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe – Poe's wife
- Maria Poe Clemm – Poe's mother-in-law
- Rufus Wilmot Griswold – Poe's literary executor and nemesis
- Fanny Sargent Osgood – A famous poet of the time who had a special friendship with Poe
- Charles Dickens – The famous British author
- George Graham – Proprietor and publisher of Graham's Magazine
- Frances Allan – Poe's foster mother
- John Allan – Poe's foster father
Original Cast[edit]
References[edit]
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