This Halloween season, dare to enter the mind of Edgar Allan Poe in the haunted world of Nevermore.

“Beautiful and bizarre, more gothic dance theater than stiff ballet…Never one to disappoint, Ballet Fantastique delights with something of the terrible…” —Eugene Weekly

Don’t miss this macabre, immersive dance theater experience inspired by the tantalizing dark romances and poetry of Victorian literary genius Edgar Allan Poe. This production reimagines Poe’s most haunting, brilliant, and disturbing works: The Raven, Annabel Lee, Fall of the House of Usher, Cask of Amontillado, and Masque of the Red Death—like you’ve never experienced before.

An electrifying blend of encounters, compelling live music, and chilling surprises. Featuring the international artists of Ballet Fantastique in decadent original choreography by Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager.

Live Music

haunting, otherworldly new arrangements of YouTube sensations Peter Gundry and Lucas King + dark classics (Rachminoff, Satie)

Showtimes — Hult Center

THU, OCT 15, 2026 — 7:00 pm
FRI, OCT 16, 2026 — 7:30 pm
SAT, OCT 17, 2026 — 7:30 pm
SUN, OCT 18, 2026 — 2:30 pm

Run Time: 138 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission

This production contains atmospheric theatrical elements including fog/haze, dim lighting, sudden sound effects, and suspenseful storytelling inspired by Poe’s classic tales. While not graphic, the performance explores mystery, the macabre, and psychological tension, which may be intense for younger viewers.