Tell-Tale Poe

Tell-Tale Poe is a two-act theatrical presentation starring Helen McKenna. The production explores Edgar Allan Poe’s life and legacy through the perspectives of Sarah Helen Whitman, the poet who was briefly engaged to Poe and later spent decades disputing misinformation about him, and Poe himself as he confronts his reputation and performs selections from his most celebrated writing.

When: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Showtime: 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Ritz Theatre Company

Performer: Helen McKenna

Program: Act I focuses on Sarah Helen Whitman and her relationship with Poe, including her efforts to correct false accounts of his life after his death. Act II features Edgar Poe addressing his public reputation and reciting some of his greatest works.

Tickets: Price not available